Mrs. Hill – School Psychologist

Below are resources for parents to use to help their children understand the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Wishing you a safe and wonderful Ramadan! See the link below for a message from our Superintendent Glenn Maleyko.

It is important to stay connected with friends during times of stress. Please see the resources below to help your child keep in touch with friends they are unable to see in person.

How to Help Kids Connect with Friends During Social Distancing

For our teenage siblings and friends: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/8-ways-to-help-teens-cope-social-distancing-blues

Below are some resources that students and parents can use to help develop and maintain social-emotional skills.

Social Thinking – Free stuff to use at home! https://www.socialthinking.com/free-stuff?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=fs_sitewide-30-books_collage&utm_campaign=fs_fb_all&fbclid=IwAR0A0NQDFKJR32tmvc2rhpYA2TAhXlCxGDHgiHaOeA2Bcyz0z6t0E9p81Bw

Second Step skill building – https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support?fbclid=iwar3h7vajvhd2e8aznyblrhmwxd5ui_ay11eavcxzdf_brbyr-z9lpwjdpdy

The resources below can help parents explain what is happening with COVID-19 to their children.

The Yucky Bug – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9KNhmOCV4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0d6_C0Pl1XJRTz5pwJhVh4220Dj21DN3Wcc6UmzMPGGqyqmm9SGDeQX2Q

My Coronavirus Story – https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html?fbclid=IwAR0E8mAsmzhjo6Lkpj9vRAEWQ_YN9RLDBbRdiuc-MQGDzafF_WDNM6xkr6w

Time to Come in, Bear – https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=DA_SsZFYw0w&fbclid=IwAR1UHwkHnJhLS2cV8MYdowtiWP-YEVnJ91WQ5hPYb0qbWCZuzDlrPow23ZA&app=desktop

Other Youtube Social Stories – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyZnTrKydlLtIUK3zZEq1Q?fbclid=IwAR3LPlFkryxQgFAUE2b6ssNjtBMogTZ4Z_YzWdx0FUMIvGrgra-2I2Fb7DE

Our Yoga instructor at Nowlin has compiled a list of videos so that our students and parents can continue these healthy habits from home!

1. Seated Yoga Sequence for a Healthy Back https://youtu.be/lKcF_xROWZI 
2. Happy Hips – Hip-openers for Mobility, Strength and Flexibility https://youtu.be/EXk5y77lF6g 
3. Parent Yoga for Positive Energy w/ Metta Meditation https://youtu.be/CVNIHahO30c 
4. Gentle Yoga Sequence to Strengthen and Support Respiratory System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECMhR6Za0jU 

Student videos

1. Sun Salute Yoga Flow  https://youtu.be/Q1dfO58XIxE  – This Sun Salute yoga flow is a great physical activity designed to start each day in a positive way. Participate in this kid-friendly series of yoga poses to empower your body and mind.
2. Ocean Breathing https://youtu.be/9jVVBMoazco – Stay calm and collected with deep Ocean Breaths
3. Warrior Yoga Flow for Strength https://youtu.be/ZB_wp9yad-0 – Little Warriors, practice this strengthening yoga flow to feel brave and victorious!  Remember, when things get tough – use deep, ocean breathing to keep calm and carry on. 
4. Lazy 8 Yoga Flow https://youtu.be/m-iGKkz-fRY – Combine this kid-friendly flow with deep abdominal breathing to improve immunity and calm the nervous system.
5. Bodies in Balance https://youtu.be/BjB6-VhDcwI  – A kid-friendly yoga practice to increase confidence and focus 
6. Get Grounded https://youtu.be/Zs19fdBZN1U  Tune into your body and breath with this grounding, kneeling yoga sequence 

A new sequence for those limited to a wheelchair:  

• Seated Spinal Yoga Flow https://youtu.be/lBOAZ4lnLtI
• The playlist#HealthyKidsQuarantined is at https://youtu.be/m-iGKkz-fRY

https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/how-to-talk-to-little-learners-about-coronavirus?utm_source=ptwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=covid19&fbclid=IwAR3c8tBbDD4G_-YTRMaiCCSorl_ztiQ5SqgTEzP7hAG0JaBfJYuWNiDLa4Y