Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Enrichment

Reinforcing SEL Skills

Second Step

Your child receives regular classroom guidance based on the Second Step curriculum. Because of school closure, Second Step is giving permission to schools to share materials until June 30, 2020. Check the grade level teacher sites for HomeLinks so you can help us reinforce SEL language.

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Mindfulness Activities

Mind Yeti

I love, love, love this resource. Mind Yeti has given free access to families to watch these videos on mindfulness, relaxation, and belly/deep breathing.

Tune In

This podcast is recommended by Second Step- the curriculum used in classroom guidance for helping students build their social emotional learning (SEL) skills.

Tune In

Free: Online Mindfulness Class for Kids! - Mindful SchoolsMindful Schools is offering mindfulness classes for kids! Join us for mindful activities, mindful movement, read-alouds and let's have fun exploring mindfulness together.

Brain Breaks and Movement

GoNoodle

Educators- including myself- love using GoNoodle to help kids getting energized or calmed down (based on the video you pick) and ready to learn again.

GoNoodle

Cosmic Kids

Of course I have to include a Harry Potter-inspired yoga video! I would recommend any video by Cosmic Kids...not just the Harry Potter themed ones.

Recommended Books and Articles for Coping Skills

Any and everything from copingskillsforkids.com is AMAZING! I would highly recommend checking out the free downloadables for anxiety management. Below is a link to my favorite coping strategies from this website. Enjoy!

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What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A... book by Dawn HuebnerBuy a cheap copy of What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A... book by Dawn Huebner. Guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. This interactive self-help book is the complete... Free shipping over $10.

Wilma Jean the Worry MachineWilma Jean worries about everything. Her teacher helps her figure out what worries she can control. This children's book addresses anxiety in a relatable way.

Activities to Stay Busy

Simple Activities for Children and AdolescentsOffers activity ideas to parents and caregivers whose families are sheltering in place, social distancing, and homeschooling due to school closures amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

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District Wide Resources for Emotional and Physical Well-Being

School Counselor/School Nurse Enrichment Plan