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Strategies for building relationships, emotional regulation, & wellness
Wellness and crisis response resources, relevant training and professional development opportunities, & other important district links
A family friendly site to refer families to
Find COVID related tools, positive behavior supports, and more.
Find information about programs for specific groups, professional development, assessments and use of data, and resources for schools
Here you will find Second Step Resources for families & educators, including back-to-school supports and other COVID-19 response resources -
Second step lesson scripts & material, online PD, FREE resources for families & educators, pre-recorded Second Step emotional-management lessons (PreK-5), + more
Second Step Community Rebuilding K-1, Grades 2-3, & Grades 4-5 - find ways to help kids rebuild connections to school after closure
Strategies & activities to build a sense of community with your students online
A series of mini podcast episodes designed to help educators and families through the dramatic changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion topics range from teacher self-care and reopening schools to supporting anxious kids and managing screen time.
Information & resources for educational professionals
MFLAC services can help military family members cope with interruptions and uncertainties in life caused by COVID-19 along with day to day routine stressors
Recommendations for families on how to use positive behavioral supports at home to support social-emotional growth and minimize behavioral disruptions.
Scroll down to download free mini-lessons for your virtual classroom
Help build a sense of community with your students through play!
A fun way to work on empathy and feelings through play. Scroll to the last page to see some additional games.
Tangible tips for teachers to infuse SEL into their day in a distance learning format
Find activities & ideas to light up your teaching game and make distance learning fun for the kids
A compiled list of FREE SEL resources for educators teaching in a remote setting
Our youngest students deserve a truthful, age-appropriate account of our past. These resources for elementary educators include a first-of-its-kind framework, along with student texts, teaching tools and professional development for anyone committed to teaching this hard history. The Key Concepts pinpoint 10 important ideas that all students must understand to truly grasp the historical significance of slavery.
We are providing a book list and lesson prompts that delve into education on anti-Black racism, Black history, skin color and racism experienced by Asian, Indigenous peoples and Latino people. On the last Wednesday of every month, check back here to see brand new lesson prompts to go with one of the books on our book list.
Each winter, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. Find the winners here.
HRC Welcoming Schools Foundation book list to help with Understanding Racism
With stress in schools increasing, here are some simple & quick strategies for adults and children to help calm their minds and bodies and get back to learning.
Sample Lesson on teaching kids Mindfulness (also see videos). Can be used in conjunction with your Mindfulness cards.
Yoga For Neck & Shoulder Relief (17 minutes)
Yoga for Lower Back Pain (15 minutes)
Relaxing Harp Music
Soothing Rain & Piano Music
Relaxing Guitar Music
Zen Music
#1 App for Meditation & Relaxation
#1 App for Meditation & Relaxation
Enjoy music, guided meditations, bedtime stories, body movement exercises, + more
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