Online Mental Health Resources
ExperienceHappiness
Here is a link to an awesome website regarding building happiness with daily activities
SEARCH Time - Online Version
I'm home on quarantine, but here is another SEARCH video . . . To help relieve tension held in the body, these easy yoga poses can be done at your desk and maybe help.
SEARCH Time - Online Version
Since I'm not able to get into the Advancement classes this term, here is a video of the breathing skills and relaxation skills.
Here are some other resources to explore for social/emotional health
Fantastic Lessons on Human Rights
://www.humanrights.gov.au/introhumanrights/
I love Mind Yeti. Mindfulness and grounding skills (maybe for younger siblings if they are struggling too).
https://mindyeti.com/v2/s/dashboard-v-17
PBS has lots of resources for younger children (ages 2-8)
https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow
This is a list of Apps parents can download. Some are free, some you have to pay for, some have a free trial.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/emotional-intelligence-apps-and-games
Games
https://www.playworks.org/resource/twelve-games-to-teach-students-social-emotional-learning/
Many Topics and resources
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/10/social-emotional-learning-in-the-home/
Parent Tool Kit Includes Academics, Social & Emotional & Health & Wellness
http://www.parenttoolkit.com/grade-levels/elementary-school/elementary-school
Use this with the younger kids
https://www.emotionalabcs.com/
Families can also go online to find resources,books, and activities to support Second Step at home. Here are directions to gain access:
1. Go to www.secondstep.org 2. Under New Users, click “Create Account” 3. Complete the required fields 4. Add Program Activation Key: SSPE FAMI LY68
Some ideas for books to read or look up on Youtube:
https://www.weareteachers.com/15-must-have-picture-books-for-teaching-social-emotional-skills/
https://inspired-motherhood.com/social-emotional-books-for-kids/
https://www.thepathway2success.com/100-read-alouds-to-teach-social-emotional-learning-skills/
Yoga for Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg
Neck and Shoulder Yoga:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQpUiJp50OQ&feature=youtu.be
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