Resources for

Parents

SEL for Parents

An informational video by CASEL and Chicago Public Schools for parents on social and emotional learning. The video aims to inform parents on SEL in schools and provide them with insights on SEL in their own parenting practices in order to support their children's social and emotional needs.

Parent Support

Resources, ideas, advice and dialogue around supporting your child's social emotional needs.

Mindfulness Resources

Mindful.org shares tips and tools on how to be mindful, practice meditation, be anti-racist, and focus on your well-being, mental health, physical health and relationships.

Single Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis | Child Mind InstituteThere’s no magic bullet that will make living through this crisis easy. But we’ve put together advice from our experts to help single parents cope.

UBC SEL Resource Finder

UBC SEL Resource Finder has an extensive list of books to help your child learn, apply, and assess their SEL needs and skills. They also have resources to learn about and support children struggling with their mental health.

Caring for Preschoolers at HomeWith preschools closing, expert guidance on maintaining structure, routine, and healthy habits for learning and growing at home.

Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home: Strategies and Resources for Families and CaregiversAs we all adjust to the current situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we create a safe, supportive, and engaging spaces for learning at home. In the coming weeks, we will continue to add new information, strategies, things to look for, and resources that have more information.

35 Children's Books That Teach Empathy And KindnessThese stories feature messages of compassion, acceptance and inclusion.

12 Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers | BrightlyEmpathy is not an easy thing to teach, but books like these can help spark conversations with kids about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.

Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab at Rutgers

SECD Fast Facts

Fast facts/data about social, emotional, and academic development.

SEAD-Fact-Sheet_Final.pdf

There's an app for that! K-6

Access the New Harmony Game Room App on Mobile - HarmonyQuick Connection Cards have gone digital — no printer required!

Download the Sanford Harmony Game Room App on your smart device.