Calming Resources

Calming Resources

The team at Stoneybrook is here for you and your family. This site is meant to give you tools, strategies and resources to support your child's and your family's well-being. If you have questions or need help, please reach out to one of your known school contacts. We can provide support with these resources and help you connect to other professionals, like our School Support Counsellor if needed.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please: 

• access Kids Help Phone (24/7 crisis support for Children/Youth): call 1-800-668-6868, text 686868, online chat www.kidshelpphone.ca  

• call Crisis and Intake Team (24/7 support for Children/Youth Mental Health): 519-433-0334

• call Reach Out Crisis Support (24/7 support for Adult Mental Health): 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023

• visit your local hospital Emergency Department or call 911

CALMING WITH MINDFULNESS:

Comic Kids Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

Meditation for Kids

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74fOsUPmepxeNuIISeiL3W_Or4gjDUj8

Moovlee: Monkey Meditations, Yoga and Active Movement for Kids

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSS5kMpKCaJ_HhTM9-HKHg

Breathing Circle Visual (taking big deep breaths)

https://xhalr.com/

Guided Imagery for Kids - overcoming emotions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmq5idN23E

Yoga Poses – Visuals with Instructions (Free printable cards)

https://www.kidsyogastories.com/kids-yoga-poses/

UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS/COPING:

Strategies with visuals

https://smho-smso.ca/blog/online-resources/sel-posters/

Why do we loose control of our emotions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKuoH8CkFc

Coping Workbook for Kids

https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/pdf/coping_activity_page_english-p.pdf

Self-Care Tips for older kids & Teens

https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Self-Care-101.pdf

BRAIN BREAKS:

Animated Stories

https://www.storylineonline.net/

Picture Books read online

https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

Learn about something new (Science/Social Studies)

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Online Puzzles

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=search&q=animals

Math Games

https://www.mathplayground.com/

Games: Checkers, Chess, 2048, Chinese Checkers etc.

https://www.gamesforthebrain.com/

Virtual Field Trip to Places in the Work

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZAxvFV2_uSk44q75y4odr8XjuZ7KWUDvkSptHi6TVfE/edit

BODY BREAKS:

Learn to dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7tbdF6lSK0&list=PLC2C841486EB885F1&index=2&t=0s

Dancing and Fun Physical Activities

https://www.gonoodle.com/

Strength Training for Kids

https://www.parents.com/fun/sports/exercise/strength-training-exercises-for-kids/

Little Sports Physical Activities

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIwFB4ciFi5ZCIu-VlwaOg

CREATIVITY

Easy Doodle Art

https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/scribble-art/

Art Lessons for Kids

https://www.artforkidshub.com/

Free Printable Mandela’s

https://www.free-mandalas.net/difficulty-level/easy-children/

https://mondaymandala.com/m

Free Colouring Pages from Crayola

https://www.crayola.com/featured/free-coloring-pages/

Origami Activities for Kids

https://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-for-kids.html

Connect the Dots

http://www.supercoloring.com/sections/dot-to-dots

Comic Book starters and Other Art Activities

https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/

Mindfulness Crafts

https://www.counselorkeri.com/2020/03/22/mindfulness-crafts/

Make your own Playdough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAIAm6BF0fs&feature=youtu.be

Make your own Slime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g7DkgawdNo&feature=youtu.be

Make your own glitter calming jars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVTz1ks-5sE

Make your own stress ball

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5iEBdJM84

Create a Gratitude Tree

https://beechacres.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gratitude-Tree-Activity.pdf

Make Tissue Paper Flowers

https://www.verywellfamily.com/tissue-paper-flowers-craft-620428

Dragon Craft for Deep Breathing

https://onelittleproject.com/paper-roll-dragon-craft/

MUSIC

Forest and Nature Sounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdIJ2x3nxzQ

Calming sounds with Sensory Visual

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwkJ_q4dSAk&feature=youtu.be

Calming Guitar Instrumental

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4OuCMnY43E

Kaleidoscope Visual with music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxxqdrrpgZc&feature=youtu.be

Ocean Coral Reef Fish Calming Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC9r0jHF-Fw&feature=youtu.be

Calming music with animals relaxing in wild video footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sDkxy6iccg

SERVICES/LINKS FOR KIDS

Kids Help Phone – Links and Support 24/7 Call, Online Chat or Text for free

https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Crisis Supports (Vanier/Craigwood) – 24/7 calls for mental health support 519-43300334

https://www.vanier.com/

Mind your Mind – Resources and Support for 14+

https://mindyourmind.ca/

Links for Mental Health Support from TVDSB

https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/students/mental-health-and-well-being.aspx

SERVICES/LINKS FOR PARENTS

REACH OUT – Adult Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Line – 519-433-2023

https://cmhamiddlesex.ca/programs-services/reach-out/

Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Line 519-434-6848

https://www.merrymount.on.ca/

Adults: Strategies for Coping with Anxiety

https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19#coping