Big Beaver Falls Area School District

RESOURCE LIST: 

Autistic Support:

Videos, tips for parents, and daily routine cards:

http://autism.sesamestreet.org/

Free picture/communication cards:

http://www.educateautism.com/free-materials-and-downloads.html/item/basic-faces-emotions-pecs.html

Behavior Modification:

Centervention’s game-based behavioral interventions help students practice social and emotional skill:https://www.centervention.com/

Strategies for a multitude of behaviors:

https://www.pbisworld.com/

Bullying and Online Safety:

Videos and lessons for multiple grade levels:

https://www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/all-in/

Statistics, tips for children and caregivers, and videos:

https://www.stopbullying.gov/

 Cyber Safety Information:

https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz

Character Education: 

Offering a free subscription to character education:

https://charactertree.com/

Educational Resources ( FREE comprehensive list):

An amazing list of free subscriptions and educational resources:

http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/

Family-Related Issues:

Sesame Street's incarceration toolkit has videos, activities, and caregiver tips:

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/incarceration/

Military Family Support:

Videos and activities for military families:

https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/

Grief Support:

Sesame Street's link provides video clips, caring cards, feelings journals, and a caregiver guide:

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/

The Doughy Center provides developmental grief activities, podcasts, and tips for all levels:

https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/

Responding to Change and Loss

National Alliance for Grieving Children

https://indd.adobe.com/view/924b5436-fca0-4a15-901a-9233134766e4  

Growth Mindset Resources:

Sesame Street's the power of YET!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLeUvZvuvAs

Class Dojo'sMojo show- short videos!

https://ideas.classdojo.com/b/growth-mindset

 Infectious Disease Outbreak Support: 

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association

https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf

Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe (The emotional impact of Social Distancing and how to cope)

American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing  emotional impact of social distancing APA

Talking to Children About COVID-19:  A Parent Resource

National Association of School Psychologists

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource?fbclid=IwAR1GQl4pxVlvpupqRNEYaZOc0kZXSBRM05kDAB5c4hoUcZWfPcbCthTE3Kw

Kindness:

Ripple Kindness Project shares Kindness PRINTABLES:

http://ripplekindness.org/resources/free-printouts/

Life Vest Kindness Boomerang Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU

Preschool Kindness Curriculum:

https://centerhealthyminds.org/join-the-movement/sign-up-to-receive-the-kindness-curriculum

Mindfulness Activities: 

Sesame Street: BREATHE, THINK, DO (deep breathing and problem solving)

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/breathe-think-do-with-sesame

Settle Your Glitter:  APP for emotional regulation strategies:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/settle-your-glitter

Sesame Street: BREATHE, THINK, DO (deep breathing and problem solving)

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/breathe-think-do-with-sesame

Self-Care:

8 ways to help your child's mental health:

https://healthypsych.com/self-care-for-kids-8-practical-ways-to-promote-your-childs-mental-health-on-a-daily-basis-2/

Award winning APPto help with stress and anxiety:

https://join.shinetext.com/

Self-Injury Resources:

A non-profit outreach initiative providing information and resources about self-injury to those who self-injure, those who have recovered, and those who want to help:

http://sioutreach.org/

Informational guide for families, schools, and mental health professionals:

http://selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/resources.html

Social/Emotional Learning:

Sanford Harmony at National University provides social and emotional learning tools for pre-K–6. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HdJPRm8R0LDRQ3JO9NLuVUr0E2gaGH6O/view

 Class DOJO empathy videos:

https://ideas.classdojo.com/b/empathy

 Free books, audio stories, and activities: 

https://wedolisten.org/media/ 

Free APP to assist in recognizing feelings and emotions/touch and learn emotions:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/touch-and-learn-emotions

BrainPOP provides movies with social/emotional learning components that students can watch and respond to.

 https://www.brainpop.com/social-emotional-learning/

Free curriculum to help build resilience, empowerment, and loving behaviors:

https://www.jesselewischooselove.org/

Special Needs Support:

Common Sense has curated a list of tools to assist children with special needs or learning differences that should be helpful to parents during school closures.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-special-education-apps-and-websites?utm_source=LPI+Master+List&utm_campaign=5efefb01f7-LPIMC_COVID-19-Resources_20200319&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7e60dfa1d8-5efefb01f7-42294915

Substance Abuse:

Parent Resource Library:

https://drugfree.org/resources/

Trauma and Safety Resources: 

Help kids with personal safety tips:

https://www.kidsmartz.org/TeachingTools/Kit

Sesame Street shares videos, activities, and experiences for traumatic experiences:

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/