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Academic Development
Academic Development
Basic Slideshow for 5th Graders transitioning to Middle School
Executive Functioning Resource Guide
Executive Functioning slides from ASCA
Article: Teaching young children about bias, diversity, and social justice
White Fragility Resources
Teaching Tolerance - K-12 Lessons
Anti-Defamation League - Anti-bias tools and strategies
Resources for Educators - link
Black History Month slideshow
Behavior
Behavior
Behavior Regulation Wave workbook (practical strategies for de-escalation)
Books
Books
For Adults and Kids (a work in progress)
Tons of Books by social & emotional topic
Books for Grief and Loss (courtesy of Judi's House in Denver)
LGBTQ specific
Brain
Brain
Supporting Students with Executive Functioning (video)
Hand Model of the Brain (Dan Siegel)
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - Infographic
Growth Mindset - recommendations for parents
Book: Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Concussion (REAP Manual)
Bullying
Bullying
Parent Presentation (10/16/23)
Click here to make a report about bullying
PACER - Elementary Activities
BVSD Resources for Families
BVSD Resources for Families
A variety of district resources (April 2022)
BVSD Links (How to volunteer, TAG, etc.)
Calming Strategies Toolbox
Calming Strategies Toolbox
Career
Career
Video: ABC Rap About Career Options
ICAP - "Individual Career Academic Plans"
Colorado Dept. of Education (CDE)
Colorado Dept. of Education (CDE)
Divorce & Family Change
Divorce & Family Change
Emotions & Feelings
Emotions & Feelings
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning
A Guide To Executive Function (Harvard University)
Gifted & Talented Students
Gifted & Talented Students
Article: "Beyond intellect: Exploring the social and emotional aspects of giftedness" (9/2018)
Grief & Trauma
Grief & Trauma
The Dougy Center - The National Center For Grieving Children and Families
LGBTQ
LGBTQ
GLSEN - resources
Gender Expansiveness
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
The I Matter program can connect your child with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential. What a great opportunity for students and families!
Colorado Crisis Services-- http://coloradocrisisservices.org/
Boulder Mental Health Partners -- http://www.mhpcolorado.org/
Mental Health Provider Referral List - a partial list of community providers for parental consideration*
Mental Health Partners- Check out the Back to School Toolkit
Anxiety
Anxiety
Simple Grounding strategy (good for anxiety) (5 Things to do)
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
January 2020 Article - A Journey to Mindfulness
Reboot - School wide at Creekside (2024)
Simple Grounding strategy (good for anxiety) (5 Things to do)
Cosmic Kids (awesome videos and activities for kids, also on YouTube!)
The Science of Mindfulness - by Richard Davidson, PhD
Working with Stress and Trauma - by Peter Levine, PhD
Parenting Resources
Parenting Resources
Supporting Children's Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Educators
https://childmind.org/healthyminds/ (compelling videos for parents, kids, and educators in the aftermath of CoVid)
Video - 10 Strategies for Parents during Home Learning
Article: Why Are Kids Inpatient, Bored, Friendless & Entitled
Love and Logic Institute -- https://www.loveandlogic.com/
Children's Hospital (health and wellness resources) -- https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/parenting/
Common Sense Parenting (https://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/common-sense-parenting.aspx
NY Times Article How to Manage Media In Families
NY Times Article How Parents Are Robbing Their Children of Adulthood
Digital Media Balance
CommonSense.org - many resources for parents
Book - The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life
Book- Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive In Their Digital World
Book - Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need To Matter More Than Peers
Kids In The House - videos on a wide variety of topics
Self Regulation
Self Regulation
Video: What are the Zones of Regulation?
Zones of Regulation (Zones graphic in English and en espanol )
Prezi - a cool overview for parents and students
www.gonoodle.com (movement and mindfulness activities - fun for kids and adults!)
Simple Conversation Starter (good for parents too)
Go Noodle - free resource with wonderful videos that kids love
Cosmic Kids - yoga, Zen Den, wonderful videos that kids love
Feelings Charts - labeling emotions
Videos by ChildMind (thoughts and feelings, relaxation skills, managing intense emotions, mindfulness)
Social & Emotional Learning
Social & Emotional Learning
Random Acts of Kindness - amazing ideas for spreading kindness!
Life Skills Curriculum - an amazing bank of Social and Emotional Learning skills!
BrainPop - SEL videos for kids
New York Times Article - Empathy and Resilience, Responsibility and Self Care: Resource for Social and Emotional Learning
Stress
Stress
Stress and Your Body (video)
Substance Abuse Prevention
Substance Abuse Prevention
Teachers
Teachers
Article - 17 Ways to Help Students with ADHD Concentrate
Article - 10 Strategies to counter Learned Helplessness
Article - Helping Teachers Manage the Weight of Trauma
Article- 10 Things Students Wish Teachers Knew About Name Calling and Bullying (ADL)
Growth Mindset videos for the classroom; here's another one
Article - 21 Ways to Integrate SEL into the classroom
Intervention Central - RtI Resource
PBIS World - RtI Resource
NPR: Sleepless No More In Seattle — Later School Start Time Pays Off For Teens
Psychology Today: The Evidence on Kids, Sleep, and School Start Times
Trauma-Informed Teaching
Trauma-Informed Teaching
Videos
Videos
Several Themes - by Gobblynne.com (adult discretion)
Every Kid Needs a Champion by Rita Pierson
Just Like You - Autism
"Unsung Hero" - Compassion
Educate The Heart - inspirational, for educators
Homeless Man Does Breathtaking Act - Inspirational
20 Things We Should Say More Often - Kid President
Why Love Is The Only (Best) Way to Communicate - Autism related
More Growth Mindset videos - through Class Dojo
Additional Elementary School Counselor Resources
Additional Elementary School Counselor Resources
ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Virtual Toolkit
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