Top 10 ways to help your students say goodbye

During this time of year many of students are faced with a move. For some it is yet another move of many. Teachers and administrators of international schools can help students say goodbye in meaningful ways that help them truly fare well during a transition. Summertime author, Valérie Besanceney, sets out ten points to help with the transition process.
 
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Valérie Besanceney is a quintessential third culture kid (TCK) turned adult. Originally Dutch, Valérie has changed countries a total of 16 times (including five times as a child). Today Valérie has made a home, together with her American husband and their two daughters, in Switzerland. She teaches Year 3 at an international school, where she creates a preparatory Moving Booklet for each student who relocates. The real-life inspiration for the teddy bear character in B at Home today hangs out on Valérie’s bed (although he has since been sewn onto another bear to save what was left of him). If you also feel like home is somewhere in between here and everywhere, or if you would like to learn more about TCKs, please visit Valérie at valeriebesanceney.com.