Embedded Files
In addition to the resources below, the District Learning Team has complied a list of resources which you can view here: https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/early-elementary/learning-at-home-2/
Apps & Programs
Apps & Programs
Avokiddo Emotions
Avokiddo Emotions
Children can explore feelings in a free play style
Ages 4+
$2.99 with no in-app purchases
Earlybird
Earlybird
Free with in-app purchases and optional monthly/yearly subscriptions
A parenting app for play ideas and games, milestone tracking, and trusted resources.
Worksheets & Printables
Worksheets & Printables
Numerous interactive worksheets in a variety of topics
Printable PDF of characters with ranging emotions
Easy, low-prep activities to develop social-emotional skills (subscription required)
Children's Books
Children's Books
List of picture books to support development of emotional intelligence
Scroll to the bottom of this teacher's website to find books about:
-Bravery and making mistakes
-Building social skills
-Challenging gender stereotypes
-Celebrating individuality
-Supporting English Language Learners
-Anti-bullying
List of books to help children understand race, racism, acceptance and activism
List of 60 books about disabilities and differences
Social Stories
Social Stories
Social stories are individualized short stories that depict a social situation that your child may encounter or struggle with. They usually include pictures and words, but can also just contain pictures. We use social stories frequently in school for individual students, small groups and class-wide, and they can also be used at home.
SD61 social stories about covid-19
This website has numerous, free printable social stories. The site is a little difficult to navigate (pop-ups, affiliate-links, etc.), but it does has a wealth of resources - just scroll down a little to find all the social stories.
Visual Schedules
Visual Schedules
A visual schedule communicates the sequence of a task, activity or situation through the use of pictures photographs, icons and/or words. They are very useful for breaking down the steps of such events ensuring that children are aware of what comes next and understand what they need to do. Just like social stories, we use visual schedules frequently in school for individual students, small groups and class-wide, and they can also be used at home.
Here is a quick video by Mrs. D's Corner showing one way to make a visual schedule.
You can use pre-made visuals like in the video (Mrs. D's Corner sells bundles here) or you can make your own like mine below.
I made this visual schedule for my daughter who was struggling with her morning routine. The graphics aren't pretty, but it gets the message across and has become a great support in our house. I drew the images on cardstock paper, put a small magnet on the back then taped a finished/unfinished line onto my fridge. She moves each card to the check-mark side once she has completed the task.
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