At Home Resources

Free Resources To Use At Home

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1. Mindfulschools.org- Tons of resources!
   • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 1pm for 30 minutes- free mindfulness class for kids (https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/?utm_source=Mindful+Schools+Newsletter&utm_campaign=538815a38f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_NEWSLETTER_2020_03_18_MF&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_024a46d2a1-538815a38f-20924711)

2. Cosmic Kids Yoga- There are a variety of videos on her channel! Yoga adventures, mindfulness, and relaxation. Yoga stories include Spiderman, Pokemon, Star Wars, 3 Little Pigs, and many more! Designed for Kids 3+.

3. Sunny Side Story Time- Read-alouds during the school closure focusing on character. They are live Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm. There will be lessons to go with the book as well!

4. Apps- Download onto phone or tablet

• Calm App- Has guided daily mediations and more to help reset
• Breathe, Think, Do With Sesame- Teaches young kids how to calm down and solve everyday challenges
• Hello Mind- Young worriers can significantly benefit from HelloMind, an app which helps change negative thought patterns. Children can choose treatments based on whatever is bothering them. Examples include low self-esteem, needing courage, or being afraid to stick up for one’s self.
• Headspace- There are five themes: Calm, Focus, Kindness, Sleep, and Wake Up, and the app is customized for three age groups—under 5, 6-8, and 9-12. Plus, parents can use the adult version to practice mindfulness alongside your child.
• Mindshift- Helps you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
• Tide- To help you relieve stress, stay focused, relax with mindfulness, and better sleep at nights, Tide allows you to get away from the fast-paced life, and enter into peaceful and calm moments.

5. Make Calming Bottles

• 5 different recipes- https://www.counselorkeri.com/2017/04/09/5-easy-calming-bottles-you-can-make-this-weekend/
• Easy Glitter Jar- https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/things-to-do/glitter-jars-how-to-calm-down-jar-105300

6. Coping Skill Videos

• Belly Breathing Sesame Street- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA
• There are so many great breathing strategies and coping videos out there! Go to youtube and search things like progressive muscle relaxation, grounding techniques, breathing techniques to calm down.

7. Grounding exercises- https://www.counselorkeri.com/2019/04/02/help-kids-manage-worry/