Resources
Community Resources, Helpful Books and Videos, Kelso's Choices Information
Community Resources, Helpful Books and Videos, Kelso's Choices Information
Community Food access: https://www.mtviewcommunitycenter.org/
Financial Support for Groceries - Pandemic EBT: https://medium.com/@waOSPI/what-is-pandemic-ebt-a7a086fcaf94
Information on the COVID-19 eviction moratorium and legal aid resources: https://www.dontgetkickedout.com/ or https://www.tacomaprobono.org/hjp.html
Pierce County Housing Help: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/housinghelp
Pierce County Rental Assistance: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7142/Rental-Assistance
Tacoma Public Utilities Emergency Assistance Plan: https://www.mytpu.org/covid19/
Internet Service: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices. https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
Information for Parents from Crisis Management Institute: https://parents.cmionline.com/
Crisis Text Line: Text 741-741 for anonymous crisis assistance
Additional Resources can be found here. Community Resource List
Mindfulness, breathing strategies
In this read aloud, Mrs. George introduces 26 short and simple breathing strategies - one for each letter of the alphabet!
Worry/Anxiety
In this read aloud, Mrs. George tells the story of a girl who learns to tame her worry by talking directly to it and believing in herself.
Mindfulness
In this read aloud, Mr. Bayliss explains that stopping and taking breath can help when we're mad, sad, or just need a mental break.
Emotions
In this read aloud, Mrs. Berg discusses many emotions, and examples of times that people experience each.
Being an Upstander
In this read aloud, Mrs. Vogel tells the story of how a group of colors stood up to a not-so-nice Red.
Mindfulness and Calming
In this read aloud, Mrs. George introduces breathing strategies kids can use to feel calm.
Kindness and Citizenship
In this read aloud, Mrs. Hargraves discusses how our actions and kindness impact others.
Worry/Anxiety
In this read aloud, Mrs. George tells the story of a little girl who was consumed by worry and a breathing strategy she learns to overcome it!
Patience
In this read aloud, Mrs. Hargraves tells the story of a caterpillar who struggles with the waiting part of becoming a butterfly!
Mindfulness and Focus
In this read aloud, Mrs. George introduces breathing strategies that kids can use to regain focus.
Feelings, Creativity, and Expression
In this read aloud, Mrs. Chadwick shares the story of a time when Sophie's feelings were hurt by classmates, and how she expresses her feelings through art.
Kindness and Citizenship
In this read aloud, Mrs. Sund teaches that being kind is our job - and gives examples of how to do it!
Diversity
In this read aloud, Ms. Shepson welcomes all students to school!
Mindfulness, Breathing Strategies
In this read aloud, Mrs. Buddle reads all about how our magic breath can make us feel better!
Mindfulness, Breathing Strategies
In this read aloud, Mrs. Busch introduces different breathing strategies to use when you're feeling mad, sad, scared, etc.
Anger, emotions, emotional regulation
In this read aloud, Mrs. George reads about a kid who learns to control his "soda pop head" and keep his cool.
emotional regulation, confidence, self-efficacy
In this book, Laurie Wright introduces the personal mantra "I Can Handle It!" by giving different scenarios, and examples of how kids can handle them
worry/anxiety
In this read aloud, Mrs. George introduces the Worry Monsters - creatures that eat your worries!
Online Learning, Expectations
In this read aloud, Mrs. George reads about expectations for online learning from a little friend named Spot.
Inclusion, Diversity
In this read aloud, Ms. Crout reads the story of the Sneetches, and how they learn to embrace their differences.
worry/anxiety, going to school
In this read aloud, Mrs. George reads about a little hamster who learns how to handle missing his parents.
Consent, Assertiveness, Body
In this read aloud, Mrs. George reads about Clara, a girl who knows her body is special, and shares tips for what to say when kids are uncomfortable with physical touch.
Mindfulness and Energy
In this GoNoodle guided video, kids practice turning physical energy on and off to help calm the body.
Energy
This video from Stop, Breathe, Think helps kids focus their body energy in different ways.
Mindfulness and Calming
In this GoNoodle Flow video, kids will practice using a rainbow breath as a mindful coping strategy.
Mindfulness and Kindness
This Stop, Breathe, Think compilation provides 4 mindfulness videos with a focus on kindness and empathy.
Mindfulness and Calming
This Calm video provides a minute of controlled, slow breathing to help with calming or focus.
Solving Small Problems
In this Let It Go Parody, students learn about Kelso's Choices and examples of how to use them.
Growth Mindset and Perseverance
In this multi-part mini series from Class Dojo, kids learn about "the Dip" and how to reflect on mistakes.
Conflict Resolution
In this Brain Pop video, kids learn that it's okay to not always agree. Instead, they learn how to talk it out and compromise.
emotions and brain science
In this Kids Want to Know video, kids will learn about what happens in the brain when we "flip our lid" or lose control of our emotions. It also introduces Dr. Dan Siegel's hand model of the brain.
Yoga poses and stretching
In this Cosmic Kids Yoga video, kids follow the adventure of Betsy the Banana through poses and stretches.
Yoga poses and stretching
In this Cosmic Kids Yoga video, kids practice poses and stretches as they pretend to be Spiderman!
Yoga poses and stretching
In this Cosmic Kids Yoga video, kids practice poses and stretches through a Minecraft-themed adventure.
exercise
In this Little Sports video, kids can follow along with a kid-friendly work out routine!
Yoga poses and stretching
In this Cosmic Kids Yoga video, kids practice poses and stretches - all with a Frozen theme!
exercise
In this GoNoodle video, kids can follow along with exercises to help wake up their minds and bodies.