COVID Resources
for both teachers and parents
Infographic_hand_washing.pdfSOCIAL STORIES
To access the social story, click on only the picture box. Then, select the arrow in the top left corner. This will open the full story in a new browser tab.
howtovideochat.pdfHow to Video Chat
mask coloring book.pdfMask Coloring Book
wearing a mask to school.pdfWearing a Mask to School
what is social distancing.pdfWhat is Social Distancing
greetings during COVID.pdfGreetings During COVID
bus covid.pdfRiding Bus During COVID
Coughing, sneezing and more.pdfCoughing and Sneezing
hybrid learning.pdfWhat is Hybrid Learning
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Quick activities that can be done at home or in the classroom.
Elementary
social-emotional-learning-activity-sentences-20 day sample.pdfFeelings and Coping Worksheets
20 worksheets that discuss feelings and ways to cope with that feeling. Each sheet also has a spot for students to draw and a picture to color.
social-emotional-learning-game-animal-emotions-memory.pdfAnimal Emotions Memory Game
This game allows students to read facial expressions and also discuss how each animal may be feeling - all while playing a game to improve memory.
calming-strategies-i-spy.pdfI Spy - Calming Strategies
This is a quick and easy game that has children "Spy" different calming strategies. Students could also color the calming strategies after they are found.
color-by-emotion-sample.pdfColor-by-Emotions
This is a simple coloring activity. Instead of color-by-numbers, it uses emoji expressions. Prior to beginning, you could talk with the student(s) about how each emoji might be feeling based on their facial expression.
BRAINPOP: DR. FAUCI DISCUSSES YOUNG PEOPLE’S ROLE FIGHTING CORONAVIRUS
Today is a special Daily News Story featuring interviews with Dr. Anthony Fauci by BrainPop and PBS NewsHour!
You can either watch the BrainPop video or NewsHour’s interview with Dr. Fauci. Read the summary and answer the discussion questions here.
Then dive into some of BrainPop’s activities here.
Back to School 2020
This back-to-school season, some students are returning to school in person, others are continuing remote learning, and still others have a hybrid situation. All of this uncertainty comes with a lot of feelings: worry, fear, anxiety, stress, and maybe excitement, too. It's normal to be struggling with big emotions these days. It can help to journal, to talk to a friend or counselor, and to practice mindful meditation and gratitude. Click here to watch a video for tips on setting yourself up for success in the new school year. Activities related to the video are also included.
Distance Learning
Learning from home can be challenging, but it helps to stick to a version of your old routine. That includes sleeping and eating at regular times, and getting some exercise, too. Your lessons will probably be posted online, so remember to practice digital etiquette. Do your best to set up a quiet, comfortable workspace. That may require creativity, plus flexibility with other family members at home. If you don’t have an assigned schedule, set one up yourself. Stumbles and hiccups are inevitable, so don’t be shy about reaching out to your classmates and teachers if you need help. Click here for more tips on setting yourself up for success.
ANGER-CATCHER-DIRECTIONS.pdfAnger Catcher
Make this anger catcher with your student. It is full of different coping strategies and techniques they can utilize when they are feeling mad or sad or frustrated or anxious. It is a fun way to help them utilize strategies for calming themself.
Middle School & High School
30 Days of Kindness
Go to this link (above) where you can download the full kit, including daily pictures, journals, and videos.
30 pictures - each day gives students an activity to complete
Kindness Journal01.pdf30 Days of Kindness
Journal
Each day has an activity sheet students will fill out
The CharacterStrong Advisory Curriculum is vertically-aligned for grades 6-12 and is designed to be taught once per week in a flexible 30-minute lesson. It features 35 lessons per grade level at the middle school level, and 25 lessons per grade level at the high school level.
Each lesson has a packet and slides. Lesson examples are shown to the right. You can access the Character Strong site here:
Character Strong Activities for Grades 6-12
Grade 6: Personality vs Character
Grade 6: Growth Mindset
Grade 7: Relationship Skills
Grade 8: Mindfulness - Observing vs Describing
Grade 8: Empathy Building
Grade 9: Emotional Intelligence - Self-Awareness
Grade 10: Active Listening
Grade 10: Growth Mindset - Multiple Perspectives
Grade 11: Civil Discourse - Social Media
Grade 12: Mindfulness - Stress and Coping
This website provides information on mental health and mental health disorders. It also provides resources and supports for teens.
Website: Teen Mental Health
Tips for Keeping A Routine During COVID
Tips for Maintaining Social Connection During COVID
Tips for Staying Active During COVID
Random Acts of Kindness
Distance Learning Mini SEL Lessons
For those of you looking to include social emotional learning into your daily/weekly curriculum, here are some mini-lessons that can be done at home alone or with others in your household. Most importantly, take care of yourself and your own well-being. It's not easy to learn if you aren't practicing self care!
Below you will find 9 mini SEL lessons on: Respect, Caring, Gratitude, Kindness, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Responsibility, Courage
You can click on each individual picture to access the lesson - you will click on the picture, then select the arrow in the top left corner. OR, you can go to the site to find the lessons for download: Distance SEL Lessons
Distance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Respect.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Caring.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Gratitude.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Kindness_Part_1.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Inclusiveness.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Integrity.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Responsibility.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Courage.pdfDistance_Learning_Mini-Lesson_Kindness_Part_2.pdfKindness Starts With One - One smile. One hug. One cup of coffee. One person...
Visit Kindness Stories, to read stories from individuals across the world who have shown acts of kindness. This is an easy way to relate to others, or gather ideas on how you can be kind and helpful in your community. A simple task could be to conduct a random act of kindness, then visit the site above to share your story with others.
To watch videos on kind acts, visit here: Kindness Videos
ARTICLES
Supporting Teenagers in a Pandemic
Six ways families and schools can foster adolescent development.
Article from Harvard: Supporting Teenagers
How to Help Children Calm Down
Techniques for helping kids regulate their emotions and avoid explosive behavior. Can be beneficial for both teachers and parents.
Article from Child Mind Institute: How to Help Children Calm Down
Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers
American Psychological Association
Article: Resilience Guide
This article lists 10 tips for instilling resilience in children. It also breaks resilience down into preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school.
Make connections
Help children by having them help others
Maintain a daily routine
Take a break
Teach your child self-care
Move to your goals
Nurture a positive self-view
Keep things in perspective and maintain a hopeful outlook
Look for opportunities for self-discovery
Accept change
Social emotional book list.pdfSocial Emotional Books for Kids
Ages 2-8
The document to the left provides six pages worth of books for children, broke down into the following categories:
Being a Friend
Accepting Different Kinds of Friends
General Feelings
Happy Feelings
Sad Feelings
Angry or Mad Feelings
Scared or Worried Feelings
Caring About Others and Empathy
Problem Solving
Self-Confidence
Good Behavior Expectations
Family Relationships
Bullying/Teasing
Grief and Death
g3g5-childrens-book-list.pdfSocial & Emotional Learning Book List
Grades 3-5
Counseling+Book+List--Elementary.xlsCounseling Books for Kids
This is a great resource! Nearly 400 books, categorized by topics, such as Anger, Bullying, Choices, Death, Choice-Making, Divorce, Fairness, Fear, Feelings, Friendship, Honesty, and much more!
