Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and thank participants for joining. Briefly explain the focus: identifying and supporting children with separation anxiety. Encourage engagement and questions throughout.

Walk through today’s objectives and timeline. Emphasize interactive nature: discussions, role-plays, and planning.

Introduce separation anxiety: normal developmental phase but can be heightened by various factors. Invite participants to share quick examples.

Use the [Root Causes Presentation Slides](#root-causes-presentation-slides) to dive deeper. Highlight biological, environmental, and attachment influences.

Distribute the [Signs of Separation Anxiety Handout](#signs-of-separation-anxiety-handout). Have participants discuss in pairs and then share observations.

Present key strategies. Show examples of visual schedules and calming corners. Encourage teachers to note which strategies might work in their rooms.

Introduce the [Transition Activity Cards](#transition-activity-cards). Demonstrate selecting and modeling a card with the group.

Explain the role-play scenarios and distribute [Separation Anxiety Communication Scripts](#separation-anxiety-communication-scripts). Arrange participants in small groups.

Distribute the [Reflection & Action Plan Template](#reflection-action-plan-template). Prompt participants to write one actionable change.

Thank everyone for their participation. Remind them of available resources and your contact for follow-up. Encourage sharing successes in staff meetings.