Hello and welcome!  I'm so glad you are here!

• Take a few deep breaths and remember you are doing the best you can.

• We are all in this together.

• If you need anything, please reach out to your building school counselor or school social worker.  We are still here for you!

• Feel free to use these resources and feel your body and mind calm.

• As always, use good judgement and kindness while you are online.  Safety is very important!

Station #1-Music and Sounds

 Close your eyes, take deep breaths, and feel your stress leave your body.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMlf71t2oV0- Jellyfish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AkbUfZjS5k- Nature

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPhg6sc1Mk4&t=17303s- Beach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb3ji6fvzEk- Calming Bottle 

Station #2- Calming Bottles DIY

Here is a great way to get hands moving and minds busy at home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7zp7KbxbKY

Station #3- Online Coloring Pages

No printer? No problem!  Color these pictures online for free!

https://www.thecolor.com 

Station #4- Pop Bubble Wrap

Almost as fun as the real thing!

https://bubblespop.netlify.app/ 

Station #5- Journaling

Sometimes, typing or writing things down make us feel better.  Try that here! Show a grownup when you are done and share out how you are feeling. Make a copy if you would like to type and keep it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AVwF-MBd11Kc4zhAuPC7o14G0khVfd4zRBdJHTPIEao/edit?usp=sharing

I care about you.  Keep focused and remember, you got this!

Miss Jacobs, School Counselor, Whitson Elementary, USD 501, Topeka Public Schools

Let's do the Awesome cheer together!