{"id":16601,"date":"2021-09-13T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=16601"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T04:42:24","slug":"how-schools-can-build-resilience-in-young-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/how-schools-can-build-resilience-in-young-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How Schools Can Build Resilience in Young Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s often said that children are naturally resilient, but today’s generation of young people has faced unprecedented challenges. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, children of all ages were forced to abandon the structure and security of their routines in favour of virtual learning at home. They were not able to socialise with their peers or interact with their teachers in person. When they did meet face-to-face again, they had to wear a mask and try to communicate in an entirely new way.<\/p>\n

In light of these tumultuous times, it’s more important than ever for schools to help build resilience in young students. It is something we give importance to at One World International School. Socio-emotional learning and 21st-century skill development can help children learn that challenging times are nothing to be afraid of \u2014 but instead, these moments are often learning opportunities that will help them become better versions of themselves.<\/p>\n

Why is Resilience Important for Children?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Building resilience in students is also important because:<\/p>\n