Welcome to Ms. Sarah's Resource Center! Here you can find a variety of resources that focus on your child's social and emotional well-being as well as help you navigate through this difficult time.

Please email me, srodriguez@busd.net, if you have any questions or topic ideas.

Let's work together and help one another.

Race and Racism Resources

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed right now? Not sure when, where, or how to talk to your child about race and racism. You are not alone. There are so many amazing resources out there to help people become more informed about racial inequality and take action in being part of the solution. Try choosing 1 or 2 to start.

Some main websites to check out are:

* Commomsensemedia.org

* Healthychildren.org

For Kids and Parents:

* CNN/Sesame Street racism town hall (video)

* Common Sense Media Resources About Race and Racism

Book Lists:

• Books About Racism and Social Justice

• These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids

• Knowing Our History to Build a Brighter Future

Read Aloud YouTube Channels:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLBquMIehDL8Mv0ttSv6lzQ/videos

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXEC7lKfm4IXyzJczHh1nQ/videos

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJqFGssFb-O9mOuF6nKJNQ/featured

For Parents:

* Systemic Racism Explained (video)

* Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma, and Race in a World of Nonstop News (video)

* How to Talk with Kids About Racism and Racial Violence

* Talking to Children about Racism: The Time is Now

* Talking to kids about discrimination

* Talking to Children About Racial Bias

* Talking to kids about race

* How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids

Big Feelings Series:

Click the button below to check it out!

Anger & Aggression

Stress & Anxiety

Important Websites For BUSD Parents

1. BUSD Digital Learning Parent Portal: This webpage has information and support for online learning, how to access a Chromebook, and how to get a Chromebook repaired.

2. BUSD Wellness Page: This webpage has a lot of different community resources to help with mental health, food, shelter, and internet.

3. BUSD Continuous Learning Resources: This webpage has a variety of online resources for learning at home for students in TK through 8th grade.

Story Time with Dr. Fuentes

Join Dr. Fuentes every Tuesday and Thursday in her efforts to make us feel connected and bring us wonderful books.

Don’t forget that each book includes an at-home activity for you to try! Share or tag your pictures through Facebook and Twitter using the hashtags #PathwayToTheFuture and #BUSDLearnsAtHome.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BerryessaUnionSchoolDistrict/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3UMqF4aMLrCTuvApGuOSg

Stay-At-Home Care Package

From: Big Life Journal

Here is another great resource full of things you can do at home at!

Click the top right-hand corner to download the pdf.