Guidance

Thank you for visiting this page of resources. It is my goal to continue to provide everyone in the Viking School Community with what they need. Here you will find resources on a variety of topics to support you and your student(s). If you can't find what you are looking for or have questions, please let me know.

May you be happy and healthy-Mrs. Dummer

dumcou@holmen.k12.wi.us

Caregiver/Community Resources

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The Parenting Place

Free Programs and Supports

Community Food Pantries

Self-Care

You can't pour from an empty cup! Resources and ideas to support you!

Racial Equity Resources

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Parent Toolkit

How to talk to kids about Race and Racism

TED Talk Video

Teach Kids About Taboo Topics

National Geographic

Talking to you kids about Race

10 Tips

Teaching and Talking to your kids about Race

Common Sense Media

This is a reputable source that provides advice and resources for parents on discussing racism, breaking news, discussing disturbing topics with students, book recommendations, movie recommendations, and mental health resources.

Sesame Street

Addressing Community Violence

Sesame Street

A conversation about Racism-appropriate for child viewing

Sesame Street

A conversation about Racism part 2-appropriate for child viewing

Elementary Books to help you talk about Racism

Animated Narration: "Something Happened in our Town"

Teen Booklist

Adult Booklist

Self Regulation Resources

Recognizing and Coping with Emotions

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The Zones of Regulation: Your child has learned about the Zones in guidance classes. This framework helps student categorize emotions and choose tools to help regulate their bodies.

Zones of Regulation

An overview for Parents

Feelings Posters

Connects feelings with Zones

Regulation Mini Poster_ Handout.pdf

Regulation Tools

Coping Strategies by Zone

Worry and Anxiety:

Worry & Anxiety Parent Handouts-compressed(1).pdf

All About Anxiety

Worry Read-a-loud: Ruby's Worry

Worry Warriors: 10 part Video Series

Parent resources for supporting Worry /Anxiety in relation to Covid-19

Mindfulness: The practice of using ones senses to focus on the present moment. Your student has been introduced to mindfulness practice in their classrooms. It is a great strategy to conquer worry and anxiousness. Here are some resources for them to continue practicing how to calm their body and mind.