Student Activities & Resources

I Can Do Hard Things by Garbi Garcia introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their quiet voice inside as well as using mindful affirmations to support them in navigating hard situations whenever they may happen. Read aloud by Ms. Motte.

A Little Spot of Happiness by Diane Alber teaches students how to grow through happiness through different actions. Join a little spot as he teaches the ways to be HAPPIER and spread HAPPINESS through kindness and gratitude. Read aloud by Ms. Motte.

Allow your child to finish the sentence, "I feel HAPPINESS when.." and draw a picture to go with their answer! Older students may enjoy completing the second sheet where they can identify what they are thankful for, draw their happiness spot, and how to grow their happiness spot.

Find Your Calm by Gabi Garcia is the perfect book for children experiencing anxiety. The book introduces the practice of orienting and breathing to come back to the present moment. Read aloud by Ms. Motte.

Gabi Garcia creates free resources to accompany her books. This PDF comes directly from the author. Activities in this PDF can be practiced prior to your child being overwhelmed so they can utilize these practices when they feel anxiety building.

I Can Handle It by Laurie Wright introduces the idea of learning and practicing mantras to help students engage in positive self-talk. Read aloud by Ms. Motte.

Allow your student to fill in all the things they can handle in the circle on the worksheet!

This worksheet includes ideas for students who need help working through feelings of worry.

This worksheet includes 100 healthy coping strategies for when students are feeling sad, frustrated, worried, or angry. These strategies can be practiced individually or as a family.

Handouts with ideas for how to practice self care and establish healthy rhythms. There are activities including creating a Self Care Jar and journal prompts to encourage wellness and self care.

Hey there, Worry Warriors! Use the videos in the Worry Warriors series to find out more about what worry actually is and some helpful strategies for dealing with it!

Four coloring pages with positive messages about mindfulness.

Create your own time capsule with this activity kit. Document your thoughts, feelings, and other important information that you can look back on in years to come.