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Social and Emotional Resources

Dearborn Heights School District No.7 

Social and Emotional

K-12

Michigan Virtual: Social and Emotional 


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Lessons, Videos, family engagement

PreK-12

Common Sense Media: Wide Open School

Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense for educators.

Videos

Teens

Self-Care for Teens During COVID-19

Self-care tips for teens during COVID

Article outlining coping strategies

Elementary

A Clinical Perspective on Talking to Kids About Racism

How to speak openly and tackle hard questions

Article outlining age-appropriate discussions

 

Meditation and Mindfulness

All Ages

Headspace: 

Michigan Page of sample meditations


Youtube Channel

This special collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises below are designed to help you keep a strong and healthy mind in the midst of this global health crisis. 


The set of activities available on this page are free to Michigan residents (fees may apply when you sign up for other content).


Educators can access a full account for free when using their school email to sign up. 


Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese

Audio meditations; Youtube videos

K-12

Positive Psychology’s List of Mindfulness Activities for Very Young Children and Teens

Mindfulness Activities, Tips, Games, Videos and Classes listed on one page. Great for K-12 and adults. 

Activities

Elementary

Cosmic Kids Zen Den

Mindfulness for kids ages 5+; 22 videos in the series

Youtube videos

Elementary

Mindful Schools 

SEL through Mindfulness. Live free videos that teach coping skills, calmness, and connection. Tools for breathing and how the mind works.

Video content at the bottom.

Videos  



Young adults, Parents

Mindfulness in English & Arabic

This is a free Mindfulness Course that people can sign up for. 

Languages available: English and Arabic

Course

PreK-12 

Parent Toolkit

SEL Development Tool for educators/parents. Can be broken down into specific topics and age groups. 


Available in Spanish

Videos and articles

PreK-12

TRAILS Tips for WellnessTips for Supporting Student Wellness at Home During COVID-19

Tips for supporting student wellness during COVID-19, including talking points, tips for parents, and coping activities.

Tip sheet 

PreK-2

Imagine Neighborhood: SEL Podcast

A podcast on how to talk about feelings about Quarantine, Pandemic and other SEL topics.

Podcast

Preschool; Elementary

Conscious Discipline

Based on Conscious Discipline, there are a number of activity suggestions for families to support a positive environment.

Languages Available: A few in Spanish. *Sign up for free access

Activities, handouts

alogives

Alo Gives

Choose what type of learning your kids need: from post-recess refocus to ways to getting the wiggles out. You can play a series of videos in order or pick and choose what works in the moment. Or pick out an inspiring activity sheet!

Activities and videos

 

 

Mental Health

K-12

KnowResolve

Resources

Youth suicide awareness and prevention resources 

Websites, handouts, toolkits

High school and above

Therapy in a Nutshell 

Website 

Targeted towards high school and parents, this blog and YouTube Channel talk about how to deal with many mental health concerns. 

Videos, blog articles for parents/adults, other resources

High school and above

You Tube Channel: Mental Health Concerns

Targeted towards high school and parents, this blog and YouTube Channel talk about how to deal with many mental health concerns. 

Videos, blog articles for parents/adults, other resources