NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI) – Life has challenges at every stage, but middle school can be an extremely difficult time, especially in a technological age.

That’s why students at New Hope Middle School created a unique and creative outlet for students to express their feelings, help each other, and connect through a project.

Positive Behavior Specialist at New Hope Middle School, Crystal Taylor, said when they’re having feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety, or any type of social or emotional struggles, they need a healthy outlet.

“Their emotions are valid, their emotions are real, and we want to help them work through them,” Taylor said.

Taylor said Coloring is a proven calming strategy.

“It lowers stress, it reduces heart rate, and it gives students something tangible to work on in the

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