Explaining Coronavirus to your Children
Video from WDIV -
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/03/13/watch-explaining-coronavirus-to-children-what-is-it-why-are-schools-closed/
Children and COVID-19 from the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html
Toolkit for Families with students with ASD.
This would also be appropriate for parents with young children.
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/covid-resources/Supporting%20Individuals%20with%20Autism%20through%20Uncertian%20Times%20Full%20Packet.pdf
A story to help children understand Coronavirus
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/595fb0d16a49632afb7e2c00/t/5e73cf66459c9d6afea2bb10/1584648075946/Coronavirus+Story+for+Children.pdf
Julia Cook “The Yucky Bug” video
https://youtu.be/ZD9KNhmOCV4
APA Social Distancing & Related Resources
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing
CDC Managing Anxiety & Stress
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Autism Speaks Resources re: COVID-19 including social stories
https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/covid-19-information-and-resources
Autism Toolkit for school closures
https://l.ead.me/bbTE3n
Coronavirus social story
https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html?fbclid=IwAR2spJ0sBUaboJC3UqxeqoHCZjOl2Smg1JSn_CqnzL6V2CQfQf_JG0ohw24
Sesame Street and Caring for Each Other
https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
Autism and Special Needs Exercise App.
Supported in research and used by universities, parents and professionals around the world. The Free trial period has been extended to both schools and parents during these difficult times.
FAQ about CoronaVirus
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3eApRJDPdVxpOlq1eEU124oIWpfQDK1/view?mc_cid=b04fa541f1&mc_eid=17a6856e0c
Something for Everyone
https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/coronavirus-resources-for-kids-parents-counselors-and-educators j
Hand-washing Steps Using the WHO Technique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI
Handwashing-The 12 Steps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQpJafaWj0
FREE Mental Health Support and Resources Through Child Mind
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/?fbclid=IwAR2rIRsR80rCNIZeb9JtEhS7k_CEPRNujVjeQfPfWevFpQYghjatPoNp-sU
Social-Emotional Learning Online
Howard B. Wigglebottom Books for Young Children with songs
https://wedolisten.org/
Books Read By Celebrities
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Lessons for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo0zW6kLPq2Ns_51AaZN0lQ
Social Emotional Learning
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SEL-Home-Learning-Packet-supports-Social-Emotional-Learning-5326481?aref=xds4gjp4
SEL Y5-gr2. Stories & activities
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BALGReH9Yks-AgHTJ_sdLJfS2YnGk-wFxf297iZYFaQ/edit?usp=sharing
SEL gr.3-5 Stories & activities
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Z1lMNrDlp6FtlZUzfupyWA-EYcUMcEh4bJD9eNkcKs/edit?usp=sharing
Centervention
https://www.centervention.com/
Game-based interventions that focus on improving social and emotional skills in K-8 students.
Offering a free 30-day trial with lessons/activities and printables on our website that focus on SEL:
https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/
Classroom Champions
https://teach.classroomchampions.org/available-programs/
The social and emotional learning lessons within Classroom Champions’ SEL Foundations Curriculum underscore the value of dreams, grit, and perseverance, especially during hard times. For ten years, Classroom Champions has been focused on students’ social and emotional learning by connecting world-class athletes with K-8 schools in every state and province across North America, achieving measurable improvements in student mental health, social and emotional development, and academic outcomes. Founder Steve Mesler (an Olympic Gold Medalist) and Board Member Christian Taylor (2-time Olympic Gold Medalist) have opened up the platform to share the entire K-8 SEL Foundations Curriculum, plus the Parent Toolkit, the video library, and access to the teacher community for free to help support educators and families. Access to Classroom Champions’ digital platform containing the entire K-8 SEL Foundations Curriculum, plus their Parent Toolkit, video library, and the teacher community.
Anxiety and Stress Management
10 Therapist and Child Approved Activities to Support Kids with Anxiety
https://familytherapybasics.com/blog/2017/10/8/10-therapist-and-child-approved-activities-to-support-kids-with-anxiety
20 Fun Activities to Help Kids With Anxiety
https://perfectionpending.net/20-fun-activities-to-help-kids-with-anxiety/
Worry Warriors videos (gr 3-5)
https://youtu.be/dA54Nbv3__M?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt
https://youtu.be/9qNKPw-EeEE?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt
https://youtu.be/gH_OWeGwjCI?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt
https://youtu.be/5WGPxQJ2sBg?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt
Mindfulness exercises:
https://www.mother.ly/child/ease-your-anxious-child-6-simple-mindfulness-exercises-to-try-today
More Mindfulness exercises:
https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/
General Mental Health Resources
A list of children's books about mental health topics
https://childmind.org/article/best-childrens-books-about-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR1CPcyUDQ2MSAe6DtkYhMLDqumlPMiFjdStphhE_3emBcvywSOGCKmsKUs
Resources for Early Childhood
Sesame Street and Caring for Each Other
https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
Sesame Street Belly Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=emb_title
Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Elementary Resources
A-Z Activities for Coping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EXpkVw3fh0
Sesame Street Belly Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=emb_title
Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Yoga and meditation for young elementary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYI0TPJOuGk
https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/
Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness
https://youtu.be/0ImHIWzP49M
Secondary Resources
Therapy in a Nutshell - Anxiety and Relaxation video series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrhPTqholcc
Therapy in a Nutshell - Help to fall asleep when stressed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGUVH_yIRE
Therapy in a Nutshell - Progressive Muscle Relaxation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNqYG95j_UQ
Great resource for High School through adulthood!
https://www.virusanxiety.com/
Self Care for Teens
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OI6qdAba3rtb13XYYKf0Pubi6IxL5Y4SRQeytLcdjx8/mobilepresent?slide=id.p
Apps
Breathe2Relax
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool that provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management. Breathe2Relax can be used as a stand-alone stress reduction tool or can be used in tandem with clinical care directed by a healthcare worker. Breathe2Relax now uses HealthKit and your Apple Watch device to measure your heart rate throughout your breathing exercise to help provide an even more complete picture of the relaxation experienced.
Headspace Guided Meditation
https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-meditation
Calm App-Meditation & Sleep Stories
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810
Mindshift CBT
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
A user-friendly self-help tool based on proven scientific strategies, MindShift™ CBT teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking and to take action. Users check-in each day to track their anxiety and work with tools in the app.
Stop Breathe Think App (ages 5-10)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stop-breathe-think-kids/id1215758068
Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Autism and Special Needs Exercise App.
http://www.exercisebuddy.com/
Supported in research and used by universities, parents and professionals around the world. The Free trial period has been extended to both schools and parents during these difficult times.
Fun Family Projects and Learning Sites to Beat Boredom!
50 Fun Activities for Kids and Families
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/?slide=5
Kindness & Compassion Word Search
https://docs.google.com/document/d/144eyGDYg7wJEtEkQ38lFt70bq-qqW_hbzo1rcJzlDr8/edit?usp=sharing
My Cup of Feelings
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LgwJEjbBQIe6mMYD_T4li04kBuudyFc4/view?usp=sharing
Fun family activities and games
https://byrdseed.tv/students/index.php?kids=true
Virtual Family Field Trips!
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
More fun things!
https://pbskids.org/
Free Learning Materials from Scholastic
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/resources/scholastic-learn-at-home--free-resources-for-school-closures.html#
Virtual Museum Tours!
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours?utm_medium=social&utm_term=59F3F59E-653B-11EA-938E-3D9296E8478F&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=travelandleisure_travelandleisure&utm_content=link&fbclid=IwAR1jkFjMun7aPZi48ZbUlZNur36mGDZRguXtzzOn2S3AuX-5fxyn6t73klY
Introduce the children to opera!
https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nightly-met-opera-streams/
Georgia Aquarium! Jellyfish anyone!?
https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/jelly-webcam/
Educational Resources
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com
Educational Videos
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Online Children’s Books-Read to them!
https://growingbookbybook.com/online-literacy-resources/
More educational websites posted by WDIV
https://www.clickondetroit.com/features/2020/03/16/10-fun-educational-websites-your-kids-will-love-to-visit-while-stuck-at-home/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wdiv
Marine Mammals
https://outschool.com/classes/introduction-to-marine-mammals-manatees-dolphins-whales-and-more-SxuseJiX#abk7uulbl9
150+ Enrichment Tools
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/htmlview?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR3KGzpN7Fs3ncXRdRfKaEzta19TDOp4q7EiDcM8Sf1iKcYPm2EuLAcluSE&sle=true
More fun things to do
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sgk9Pq5eCRJFvnjM9PNdei21z5-AQ6l0-bJqFE7n25o/edit?fbclid=IwAR0kkJzc81vZ1bajAuCA5zX80vmOKmcfSf7LwvLp7R5PsQ-CKg426WQ5qME#slide=id.p
Learning and Studying Tools:
How to Plan a Homework Schedule:
https://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Homework-Schedule
Study Skills for Students:
https://www.educationcorner.com/study-skills.html
12 Strategies to Help your Child Learn:
https://www.educationcorner.com/motivating-your-child-to-learn.html
Tips for Taking Online Classes:
https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/tips-for-taking-online-classes/
Free Keyboarding Skill Builders/Activities
https://typetastic.com/
Free STEM Activities
https://www.vivifystem.com/blog/2020/3/12/top-stem-resources-for-school-closings?fbclid=IwAR2hVfaeqcsAPvEwRs-ych-NP6mO56ifpqeOvG9ilEft1UVGzbsLIgUMjGs
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
Online FREE Learning Tools and Tutorials
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Great reading instruction resources
https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/supporting-students-during-covid-19-closures/
Virtual Field Trips Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpFAQz_QJt0ZTVTixAyuGRjsKGYI23CjlaO9eLBkThE/preview?fbclid=IwAR0Usx91q6ehmq7R9pJmhPhu2vNcXEgYstWkExSijizCkVGJ6Kq_dDdk64E