Remote Learning Resource Blog

6/1/2020 16 Mindfulness Exercises for Tweens! by GoZen

If your tweens are into fantasy, anime, manga, or comic books, try this week's free printable called Galaxy Breathing. Every exercise includes beautiful original art as well as a simple, mindful breathing technique.

5/22/25 Free SEL Curriculum & Programs to Support E-Learning

The SEL Providers Council is committed to providing free resources and curriculum to support e-learning efforts across the country. Follow the links below to each provider’s individual page where the curriculum is located. For wide-ranging resources that support SEL practices and understanding during this challenging time, please visit the CASEL SEL Resources page. Resources on this page have not been evaluated from CASEL through the organization’s program review process.

5/14/25 DCSD Whole Child Report and Resources

The digital version of the 4th annual Whole Child Report and Resource Guide is now available here

5/12/2020 14 Mindfulness Exercises for Kids by GoZen!

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." ~Viktor E. Frankl

Mindfulness does not eliminate the challenges our kids face; instead, it helps create space between the challenge and their reaction. Getting kids interested in practicing mindfulness exercises can take some creativity. In this week's free printable, we have 14 exercises for you presented by characters we call The Prisma Pals. :)

These super cute characters walk kids through a variety of breathing and stretching exercises. If you have a tween or teen and this printable skews young, ask them to take on the role of the teacher! Ask if they're willing to make a lesson plan, a game, or an innovative way to teach. Send in your lesson plans and we'll compile and publish them for the community!

1) Grab your FREE Breathe with Us by The Prisma Pals Journal. The printable is at the top of that page (takes a moment to load). Remember to download the file before printing. :)

5/12/2020 Parent University: Sources of Strength - Best Practices for Suicide Prevention by DCSD Team UP

Join DCSD Parent University, Sky Ridge Medical Center, and DCSD Team Universal Prevention for an overview of Sources of Strength. A program that relies on the power of youth social networking, Sources of Strength provides tools for preventing suicide, bullying, and substance abuse. This 30-minute webinar will offer parents information on implementing the Sources of Strength concepts at home and on supporting the program at their local school. For more resources for parents, please visit www.dcsdk12.org/localresources.

5/12/2020 Perspective from an NYC Educator: The Merits of “Passing Time” Mindful Schools

Alan Brown – NYC educator and Lead Teacher of the Mindful Schools Certification Program – shares what he's hearing from students in these unprecedented times.

Learn how he's bringing back virtual "passing time" or "recess" – a critical element in his students' day, and try these 4 ideas in your virtual classroom.

5/6/2020 DCSD Virtual Calming Corner by DCSD Healthy Schools

Life can be challenging at times! The great news is you have the power to overcome these challenges by integrating purposeful pauses throughout the day to calm both your brain and body. Maybe you need a quick nature fix, a guided relaxation practice or some quiet music in the background. Enjoy it all and explore! Be careful, some of these links can be rather mesmerizing -- you may want to use a timer ;-).

5/6/2020 Free Self-Compassion Journal Printable for teen and kids from GoZen!

Are your kids or teens hard on themselves? Do they criticize themselves when they make mistakes and then feel bad about feeling bad? Sometimes self-criticism comes easier to us than self-compassion, but the research shows that treating ourselves with kindness and understanding is the path to greater motivation, productivity, and well-being. That's why this week we're SUPER excited for our next free mini-jounal:

5/4/2020 Meaningful May 2020 by Action for Happiness

This Meaningful May Calendar has daily actions for May 2020 to help us respond to this global crisis with a sense of purpose and meaning. Download as an image for sharing or a PDF for printing. Please pass on to others * Add your details below to receive future calendars *

5/1/2020 May Is Mental Health Month 2020: Tools 2 Thrive

by Mental Health America

Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. We welcome other organizations to join us in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about by using the May is Mental Health Month toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities.

While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. In 2020, our theme of Tools 2 Thrive will provide practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of the situations they are dealing with. We now believe that these tools – even those that may need to be adapted for the short term because of COVID-19 and social distancing – will be more useful than ever.

4/29/2020 Self-Care during COVID-19 for teens

Over the past few weeks, a lot has changed. It is normal to have many different feelings during this confusing time. It can be can be hard to deal with having so many strong emotions at once, but there are steps you can take to make it easier. This information packet has suggestions about different ways you can take care of yourself. If you start to feel as though you might want or need help managing your physical or mental health, it is important to reach out to an adult you trust.