Virtual Resources
The Student National Education Association of the University of Central Florida is here to help. Access resources in each category below and even add your own. COVID-19 has impacted all of us but we stand together in solidarity. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Free Virtual Professional Development
Leadership Ideas
Aspiring Educator Social Media – ADD YOURS!
YouTube Channels for Educators
Books & Paws
Webinars & Workshops
Aspiring Ed. PD Bingo!
Pipeline to Purpose Challenges
Book Recommendations
April NEA Engagement
The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read-Alouds & Activities
FREE Merge Cube
The Big List of Family Activities for Isolation
Calendar of Virtual Events Every Day!
Online Field Trips/Tours
Movie Links: Birds of Prey, Sonic, Charlie's Angels & More!
Virtual Game Night
YouTube Channels
Hundreds of E-Learning Resources
300+ Printouts, Lessons, Agendas, & Links
Homeschool Worksheets
Technology Tips
Google Slides & PP Templates
Google Classroom & Beyond
Instructions for Parents/Students
Coping With the Coronavirus Crisis
Discipline and Behavior
Dealing With Loss
Managing Anxiety
Autism and the Coronavirus
COVID 19 Kids PSA | Teddy Bear Kindergarten is Canceled!
Teaching & Learning during COVID-19
COVID-19 FOR KIDS – MESSAGE
COVID-19 FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Coping With the Coronavirus Crisis
Supporting Kids Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Tips for nurturing and protecting children at home.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for parents with older children at home.
Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
For parents, prioritizing your own well-being benefits your whole family.
Anxiety and Coping With the Coronavirus
Managing worry — your kids’ and your own.
How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19
Tips for calming anxiety during a difficult time.
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Kids worry more when they’re kept in the dark. Here’s what to say.
Giving Kids With ADHD Support and Structure During the Coronavirus Crisis
Managing attention (yours and theirs) will help kids thrive.
Managing Anxiety
Anxious Stomach Aches and Headaches
Anxiety in children sometimes manifest physically. Here’s what to watch for.
How to Help Children Manage Fears
Tips for teaching children how to build resilience and learn to calm themselves down, even when things feel scary.
Go-to techniques for coaxing anxiety-prone children out of their fears from a Mom who’s been there.
How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way.
How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
Kids who are acting out, melting down, or being defiant may actually be seriously anxious.
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
How to respect their feelings without empowering their fears.
Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them
Knowing what to look for and how to help children calm down is key.
How a meditation practice can help kids (and parents) feel less anxious and more relaxed.
Discipline and Behavior
Why Do Kids Have Problems With Transitions?
A look at why being asked to switch gears is a common trigger for whining and tantrums.
How Can We Help Kids With Transitions?
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums.
And tips for avoiding them.
Why do Kids Have Tantrums and Meltdowns?
Understanding why they happen can help parents head problems off before they escalate.
Setting and enforcing consistent limits is key.
Tips for using them effectively.
When Siblings Won’t Stop Fighting
How parents can keep the peace and help kids learn to resolve conflicts.
Dealing With Loss
Helping Children Cope With Grief
Tips broken down into a range of ages and experiences, and information about what to say, who should say it, what to look out for and how to help.
How to Handle Holidays After a Death in the Family
Grief can make special days harder
The disorder looks different in children as they develop
There are several evidence-based therapies for young people with PTSD
Autism and the Coronavirus
Resources for Families of Children on the Spectrum
From how to talk to kids with autism about the coronavirus to how to teach handwashing and develop schedules.