Grundy Elementary
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESOURCES
Welcome
This site has been created as a resource for the parents and guardians of Grundy Elementary students. If you are in need of additional social-emotional resources for your student, or have questions related to your student's social-emotional well-being, please contact the School Social Worker or School Psychologist that are assigned to your building. Their contact information can be found below.
Food Resources
Tri-County Food Resources
Click on the map to look up food resources in the Tri-County area.
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) SNAP for Eligible Children of Free/Reduced Price School Meals
Resources to Use When Talking About COVID-19 with Younger Children (ages 3-10 years)
Jack Hartmann social distancing song
Greet From 6 Feet Rap | Jack Hartmann
Coronavirus: How to Teach Kids About COVID-19 | BrainPOP
The Stay Home Superheroes
By Sophie Marsh
Resources to Use When Talking about COVID-19 with Older Children (ages 10 and up)
COVID-19 Information for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs or Disabilities
American Academy of Pediatrics -- Information for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Social Narrative to Use When Talking with Children on the Autism Spectrum About COVID-19
Resources to Use When Dealing with Disrupted Routines
Autism and the Coronavirus: Resources for Families
Q & A on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Strategies to Support Individuals with ASD during the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar
Resources for Helping You or Your Child to Cope with Stress and Anxiety
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CDC - Tips for Coping with Stress
This Counseling Blog Offers Free Downloads, Activities, Printables, and Guides for Families During Coronavirus Closures
Resources for Coping with Anxiety
5 ways to deal with Coronavirus induced anxiety
OSF HealthCare is offering a completely free mental health resource called SilverCloud that adults (over age 18) can use on their smart phones to manage stress/anxiety/depression.
Illinois Call4Calm Text Line
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19.
Self-Regulation Resources
Stress Reduction Exercises
Free Mental Health Education and Outreach Materials
Mental Health Toolkit
Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19
Resources to Support your Child's Social, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being
WideOpenSchool - Free Collection of Online Learning Experiences for Kids
Yoga Learning Adventures - Free Online Yoga Classes for Children and Families During the School Closure
New classes will be released each Tuesday and Thursday at 3:45pm on the Yoga Learning Adventures' YouTube channel. Check out the Yoga Learning Adventures Facebook page to learn more about the theme and to view the links and follow-up activities.
Top 40 YouTube Channels for Growth Mindset, Creativity, and Kindness By Vanessa Wright
Illinois Early Learning Project - Tips For Learning at Home with Young Children
Free Social Emotional Learning Activities
Social-Emotional Resources Provided by Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Keep Calm and Structure On: How to manage emotions and build structure at home during COVID-19
A Guide to COVID-19 and Early Childhood Development
Resources for Learning at Home
This collection provides a list of free educational resources for K-12 students (kindergarten through high school students) and their parents and teachers.
This podcast addresses building children’s resilience even in the face of difficult times
Free art and drawing activities
Counseling Team Contact Information
Elizabeth Antonacci
School Social Worker
Grundy Elementary
elizabeth.antonacci@mcusd709.org
309-284-2043
