In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to provide you all with resources to support your work as educators.

Relaxation/meditation/mindfulness and fitness activities for children:

• Meditation apps for kids starting at age 3+ by common sense media
• Information about a free online mindfulness class for kids by Mindful Schools
• Guided imagery by Children’s Hospital of Orange County
• Tips on hot to self-monitor behaviors by PBIS World
• Breathing exercises for kids K-6 grade
• Learning about mindfulness
• Gratitude worksheet by Blessing Manifesting
• Compliments cards by Blessing Manifesting
• Yoga for teen girls
• How to pair fitness with learning for better academic achievement
• Exercise video for kids K-6 grade

Resources for young children:

• Sesame Street video on resiliency
• De-stressing activity from PBS
• Comic exploring COVID-19 by NPR Just for Kids

Creating schedules during home time:

• Sample schedule for children during home schooling developed by Khan Academy

Resources for children with autism:

• Video for students with ASD about the Coronavirus by Nova Southeastern University
• Social stories packet and information for supporting students with autism during COVID-10 by UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Autism Team
• Social story: What is COVID-19? from Autism Society
• Social story about the Coronavirus by the Autism Educator
• Visual chart of hand-washing steps by the National Autism Association

Resources for social-emotional learning and mental health:

• Sanford Harmony at home
• Social skills lesson plans
• Social Skills flash cards
• On-demand webinars by Presence Learning

Teen resources for anxiety during COVID-19:

• Tips and resources for teens about anxiety during the coronavirus by Young Minds

Talking with Children about COVID-19:

• Talking to children about COVID-19 by NASP
• Tips for caregivers, parents, and teachers during infectious disease outbreaks by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
• Talking to children about racism during COVID-19 by NASP

Parenting in times of crisis:

• Tips for helping children cope during a traumatic event by Child Mind Institute
• 12 ways to effectively parent during a crisis (Part 1) by Psychology Today
• 12 ways to effectively parent during a crisis (Part 2) by Psychology Today
• Supporting learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by IRIS Center

Video for parents with students with ADHD:

• Free webinar replay: Coronavirus crash course for parents – Keeping kids with ADHD in “study mode” while home from school by ADDitude

Fun things to do with your child:

• Virtual museum tours
• Zoo videos introducing a new animal daily
• Doodles with Mo Williams
• Scholastic learn-at-home resources
• Stories read aloud by celebrities by Story Online
• List of education companies offering free subscriptions
• Math fun without screen time by Bedtime Math
• Fun stuff online for kids by the Smithsonian Institute

COVID-19 time capsule activity