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:
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:
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:
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