School Guidance

Character Trait Learning: April-Courage

"What is Courage?" Video

Courage Worksheets for grades 3-5

"Nella The Princess Knight" Video 

"Be Brave Little Penguin" Read Aloud 

"The Bravest Fish" Read Aloud

Courage Graphic Organizer for grades 1-5

Coloring Pages for grades Prek-5:

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COVID-19 Remote Learning: Resources, Activites, Podcasts
 

Videos: https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support

The Imagine Neighborhood 

This new podcast for families is designed to help children and grown-ups practice their social-emotional skills. Each episode tells a story that’s amazing, fantastical, and maybe a little bananas, while it tackles the big feelings that come with growing up.

Listen at: https://www.imagineneighborhood.org/

Committee for Children: There are a number of Second Step activities freely available online for children ages 5–13. Many of these are adaptable for remote learning or for families to do at home with their children.

Sesame Street Challenge and Resources: https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/sesame-street-little-children-big-challenges/general-resilience/

Mind Yeti: Fifteen of our mindfulness program sessions are now available free for anyone to use, no experience necessary! Designed explicitly for educators and families to do alongside younger children, or for older children to do on their own, Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness during this difficult time.

YouTube Video Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiaUKiwbiHMQDQLCXoPaMMYotldKlUQCw

ParenTeen Connect: For families with older children, this resource provides an online experience they can share together. It’s loaded with videos, resources, and useful advice to help teens and the adults in their lives address hot-button topics. 

Link: https://www.parenteenconnect.org/

Captain Compassion®: Here, children can find games, comics, and activities they can do on their own, or with their families, to learn about how they can help stop bullying.

Link: https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/bullying-prevention-information/
 

https://www.rulerapproach.org/managing-anxiety-around-covid-19/

How to talk with kids about the virus:

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR3Ymb1vnRbKMNumwAxSLwWBF_YMhlYktAMrX7kL7vnae7GZx9SRw4Steo8 

How to help teens:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html?fbclid=IwAR1fE6FjZ7CmBB8MzILTYQxgJRH8KslzIsERrtBcfi1nwvgFyQI7chgqOk4

Tips to help us out with managing stress:

https://nesca-newton.com/managing-stress-in-stressful-times/ 

Another resource for free ed resources - but this is a more interactive list. 

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/

Character Trait of the Month