Videos and Social Stories
Click HERE The Story of the Oyster and the Butterfly: The Corona Virus and Me
Click here to get a PDF version of the social story Why Do I Have to Stay Home
COVID 19: I Can Help! – Carol Gray
COVIBOOK – Explains COVID-19 for kids under 7
I Miss My School Friends Social Story
Not Being Able to See My Family Social Story
What I can Do While I’m at Home – Elementary School Social Story
Just for Kids - A comic Exploring the New Coronavirus - The comic is cute and fun to make, but the 3 minute NPR audio is great for kids
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/news/coronavirus/ Brain Pop Video What is Coronavirus
https://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/distancelearning/ Brain Pop Video Distance Learning
Social/Emotional Resource Links
Social Emotional Learning Activities Centervention Social Emotional Learning Activities tons of free resources - lessons, activities, & printables in the following skill areas: Communication, Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation
Emotional ABCs: Social-Emotional Development Skills Training for Kids Emotional ABCs it is a site that teaches children, ages 4-11, how to figure out WHAT they are feeling, WHY they are having that emotion, and HOW to make better choices.
Social Emotional Home Packet Social Emotional Learning At-Home Packet - fun activities for kids to do about their feelings, breathing techniques, self-esteem, and gratitude!
We Do Listen Foundation Entertaining, educational books, videos, games and songs to help young children become better listeners, learn important life lessons and feel good about themselves.
Coping Skills Checklist
Lessons
A variety of topics that may be helpful for your child during this time
- Empathy/Different perspectives/Conflict resolution- click here
- Anger - click here
- Worry - click here
- Positive thinking - click here
- Self-care - click here
- Mindfulness - click here
Mindfulness
Big Life Journal's resources on Mindfulness activities.
https://innerexplorer.org/compass/family_onboarding Mindfulness App
3 Minute Body Scan
Second Step is offering free social and emotional learning activities for ages 5-13, a podcast for families and a mindfulness program.
Go Noodle is a resource many of our teachers use at school. They have a section for you to access and use at home. Click here to practice a mindfulness activity called melting.
Articles/Websites for Parents
World Health Organization Stress Infographic
Inside SEL- a website of SEL resources for parents, educators and school communities during COVID-19
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), National Child Traumatic Stress Network
How it feels to be stressed. Article from National PTA 7 Steps to Teach Your Kid to Look up when they feel down
Talking to children about COVID-19https://www.dmschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SAMHSA-Guidance-for-Children.pdf
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event https://www.vestal.stier.org/Downloads/Coping-Trauma_factsheet.pdf
That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief Harvard Business Review
MythBusters World Health Organization
Anxiety Resources Links
Wellness
Keep active by using the down dog app which is being offered for free right now. They have a variety of Barre, Yoga, HIIT and 7-Minute workouts click here.
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