Parent Resources
VIRTUAL LEARNING RESOURCES
Tips for Virtual Learning
Jess Eaton M.S., August 2020
pbis-behavior-matrix-virtual-classroom.pdfSelf-Care Tips for Parents
Remote learning can be stressful for everyone involved, especially you as parents. It is important that you take care of yourself and relieve any stress or anxiety. Our children feed off of our emotions and feelings, so we need to try our best to remain calm and understanding during this unique time. To the right, you will find some tips for managing remote learning. Remember, that trying your best is usually enough!
Student Accountability Matrix
This matrix should be utilized by students when they are participating in online e-learning. It lists four attributes students should display while participating in online learning with their teacher.
-show Self-Control
-remain On-Task and engaged
-strive for Achievement
-show Respect
Tips-for-surviving-remote-school-by-Devorah-Heitner-author-of-Screenwise-4-1-1.pdf
Brain and Activity Break
"Our Kid Power Ups are 3–5 minute videos that feature physical activity and social-emotional learning. Get kids moving (great “brain breaks”!), spark important discussions, and motivate kids by working together as a class/group or family to help others in our communities. "
A set of activity cards that K-5 students can draw at random to enhance physical fitness and mental alertness.
Click here to download: Activity Cards
Parent's Guide to a Growth Mindset - Big Life Journal (1).pdfARTICLES
Below you will find a multitude of articles on various topics related to parenting. Simply click on the underlined article title to be taken to the full resource to read.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL - Below you will find resources you can access at home.
Lessons for SEL on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo0zW6kLPq2Ns_51AaZN0lQ
150 ready made lessons that are only 6 minutes long
Confident Parents, Confident Kids
Website: https://confidentparentsconfidentkids.org/
A site for parents actively supporting kids' social and emotional development
Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home
This site provides strategies and resources for parents and caregivers
Single Parenting During the COVID Crisis
Article: Parenting During COVID
Strategies for managing the crisis, when you're going at it alone
Three Ways to Promote Kids' Social Skills
Article: Promoting Social Skills
This article lists three simple ways to promote your child's social skills while learning from home.
Talking with your Children About Stress
Article: Talking About Stress
This brief article offers 5 ways to talk about stress with your child.
VIDEO RESOURCES
Helping Kids Cope with Uncertainty
Video 1 of a 4 part series by the American Psychological Association (APA). This first video discusses how to help kids manage their emotions.
COVID-19 and Challenges Faced by Diverse Families
Video 2 of a 4 part series by the American Psychological Association (APA). This video addresses the challenges of COVID on diverse families.
Navigating Mental Health Concerns with Teens
Video 3 of a 4 part series by the American Psychological Association (APA). This video looks at how to deal with and manage mental health concerns in teens.
Coping with Anxiety in Childhood
Video 4 of a 4 part series by the American Psychological Association (APA). This video gives parents information on how to identify anxiety in kids and exercises to help.
INTERVENTION RESOURCES AT HOME
FREE-Printable-Choice-Tools-for-Managing-Complex-Schedules.pdfFirst-Then & Choice Boards
This resource provides you with visuals for your child. It allows them to see which activity will be "first" and "then" which is next. It also provides a choice board where your child can pick which activity they'd like to do.
FREE-Printable-ABCs-for-Parents-of-Little-Ones.pdfABC's for Parents
This resource helps you remain calm and composed when your child is having a difficult time. It gives you 3-steps to follow in order to calm yourself so you can provide comfort and reassurance to your child.
FREE-Printable-Visual-Daily-Schedule.pdfDaily Visual Schedule
This allows you to visually show your child what their day will look like, and in what order activities will be completed.
FREE-Printable-At-Home-Morning-Meetings.pdfAt Home Morning Meetings
This resource provides you with visuals and steps to hold a quick morning meeting with your child. This sets the tone for the day and gives them a sense of caring, understanding, and connection.
FREE-Printable-At-Home-Brain-Breaks-and-Active-Calming.pdfBrain Break and Calming Cards
This resource provides you with songs, games, and activities your child can do to calm their brain and give it a quick break from work.
FREE-Printable-I-Am-So-Loved-A-COVID-19-Story-for-Children-from-Loved-Ones.pdfI Am So Loved: A COVID Story
This is a book that can be read to your child about how much their loved ones care about them.
Coping After a Disaster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created this activity book to offer parents and educators an interactive way to talk to kids about how to cope after a disaster. We hope you will encourage its use in your schools, communities, and families to help children talk about their feelings after a disaster, and learn positive ways to express their emotions in uncertain times.