“A calm mind, a kind heart, a strong self.”
Explore fun activities and tools to help you feel your best, solve problems, and build great friendships. Click the buttons below!
Use the links below to help find different ways to regulate your emotions and help to calm yourself down. Try different things and use what works best for YOU!
Move, breathe, and laugh while learning how to stay calm.
Listen to short videos to relax and feel focused.
Yoga adventures that help your body and mind feel strong and calm.
Click the links below to understand the importance of our feelings and how they show up in our friendships.
Play games and explore emotions with your favorite characters.
Watch and learn about feelings with Elmo and friends.
Listen to stories that teach kindness, courage, and friendship.
Gratitude is the practice of noticing and appreciating the good things in our lives—both big and small. It can mean being thankful for your friends, family, toys, teachers, a sunny day, or even getting to play at recess.
Gratitude helps you to shift your focus from what you don’t have to what you do have. It teaches you to value kindness, connection, and the simple joys around you.
🎨Activity!: Draw a picture or make a list of things that you are GRATEFUL for. Hang the picture or list up somewhere you can see it daily.
Coloring is a great way to take care of our mental health. It helps to distract us and allows us to use our creativity to help calm our selves down when we are not feeling good. Click the different pages and print them at home to use whenever you need them!
How Physical Activity Helps Your Heart, Brain, and Feelings
Did you know that moving your body can help your mind feel better too?
Physical activity—like running, stretching, dancing, jumping, or playing outside—is not just good for your body, it’s great for your feelings and your brain! 💃🕺🏾🏃🏽♀️🏀⚽🏊🏽♂️🚴☀️
Here’s how being active can help you grow stronger inside and out:
🌟 SEL Benefits of Physical Activity:
🧠 Boosts Your Mood
When you move, your brain makes feel-good chemicals that help you feel happier and less stressed. Even a short walk or dance break can turn your day around!
💪 Builds Confidence
Trying new games, sports, or activities helps you believe in yourself and feel proud of what your body can do.
🧩Teaches Teamwork & Respect
Playing with others—whether it’s kickball, freeze tag, or a group game—teaches you how to share, take turns, and encourage each other.
🧘 Helps You Stay Calm
Movement helps your body release energy when you're feeling nervous, wiggly, or upset. It’s a great way to self-regulate and reset!
🎯 Improves Focus & Learning
After moving, your brain is more ready to learn. Physical activity wakes you up, helps you pay attention, and makes it easier to remember things.
🏀 Ideas to Get Moving:
Take a stretch or movement break between lessons
2. Go for a walk or play outside after school
3. Try yoga, jumping jacks, or a dance video
4. Play a team sport or make up a new game with friends
Remember: Moving your body is one of the easiest ways to take care of your feelings and focus better in class. Whether you're running, walking, stretching, or dancing—you're helping your mind grow strong!