Mind Yeti is a series of 19 videos that walks the viewer through mindfulness and breathing activities. These are short and easy for viewers of any age to complete.
The Parent Resource Opportunity Packet (PRO Packet) contains a listing of community resources and referrals for parents to use in the event that a student needs more intensive/frequent services than the school can provide.
Please see you school counselor for additional information.
Coping Skills for Kids is a great, FREE, website that offers breathing techniques, mindfulness activities, anxiety reduction, anger management, and other helpful resources for parents to help their children.
GoNoodle Plus harnesses the power of movement and energy to improve learning experiences in our classrooms. Many times, we use GoNoodle as "brain breaks". Students need time to move and wiggle. GoNoodle lets students practice spelling, math, science, shaping their bodies, run in place, learn camp songs, and review grammar concepts--all within a short 2-5 minute video.
For more information, check out the link below:
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) prevents or reduces bullying in elementary, middle, and junior high schools (with students ages five to fifteen). OBPP is not a curriculum, but a program that deals with bullying at the schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community levels.
For for more information, check out the links below:
Parenting Press- List of Parenting Books & Tips
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention--Tennessee Chapter
Safe Stars- Neighborhood Safety Info
The Hot Chocolate Talk: Talking to your children about avoiding abuse.
Families for Depression Awareness
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
What you can do to Stop Bullying
"Signs of Suicide" Parent Information
This on-line parent information link requires a login and password. Please use the ones below:
Username ID: gmsd-par
Password: gmsd
If you need additional resources, please contact either Brandi.Fitchpatric@gmsdk12.org 901-752-7946 or Casey.Fernandez@gmsdk12.org.