Social Emotional Learning at home

Social Emotional support while at home

Please be aware that Allen Park Public Schools does not examine, determine, warrant or endorse the information on any of the sources in the referral list. Use of this referral is voluntary and will not result in any liability against Allen Park Public Schools

If you need additional information or a referral to a private, local mental health professional, please contact the School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or School Counselor in your student's building. We are here to support you (our email is linked in our names)!  School Social Workers: Kathy Weaver (APHS/Cabrini), Michelle Kean (APHS), Tori Rose (APMS), Marisa Tringali (Arno) Erica Saville (Bennie), Kendra Payette-Linn (Lindemann)
Guidance Counselors: APHS:  Matt Behta, Counselor Last Names: A-F EMAIL:  behta@appublicschools.com
Nanette Gribble, EMAIL:  gribble@appublicschools.com
Matthew Morang, Counselor P-Z EMAIL:  morang@appublicschools.com APMS: Kristin Gladd, Christine Kendall
District School Psychologist: Deb Green

Edutopia's Article with video links

Understood's article of S/E games

Resources for Early Childhood

Sesame Street and Caring for Each Other https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
Sesame Street Belly Breathe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=emb_title
Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597

Elementary Resources

A-Z Activities for Coping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EXpkVw3fh0
Sesame Street Belly Breathe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=emb_title
Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Yoga and meditation for young elementary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYI0TPJOuGk https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/
Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness https://youtu.be/0ImHIWzP49M
Therapist and Child Approved Activities to Support Kids with Anxiety (Ili Rivera Walter, PhD, LMFT) https://familytherapybasics.com/blog/2017/10/8/10-therapist-and-child-approved-activities-to-support-kids-with-anxiety
20 Fun Activities to Help Kids With Anxiety https://perfectionpending.net/20-fun-activities-to-help-kids-with-anxiety/
Worry Warriors videos (gr 3-5) https://youtu.be/dA54Nbv3__M?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt https://youtu.be/9qNKPw-EeEE?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt https://youtu.be/gH_OWeGwjCI?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt https://youtu.be/5WGPxQJ2sBg?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt
Mindfulness exercises: https://www.mother.ly/child/ease-your-anxious-child-6-simple-mindfulness-exercises-to-try-today
More Mindfulness exercises: https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activitie
Howard B. Wigglebottom Books for Young Children with songs https://wedolisten.org/
Books Read By Celebrities https://www.storylineonline.net/
Social Skills Video-Based Curriculum: Parents can utilize this program for a 30 day free trial - this may be extended by the manufacturer as more schools close. https://everydayspeech.com/parents-and-families/
Coping Skills Checklist for Students cdn.pesi.com/pdf/publishing/workbook/PUB085420.pdf
Social-Emotional Learning at Home www.weareteachers.com/social-emotional-learning-at-home/
Lessons for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo0zW6kLPq2Ns_51AaZN0lQ
Social Emotional Learning https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SEL-Home-Learning-Packet-supports-Social-Emotional-Learning-5326481?aref=xds4gjp4
SEL Y5-gr2. Stories & activities https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BALGReH9Yks-AgHTJ_sdLJfS2YnGk-wFxf297iZYFaQ/edit?usp=sharing
SEL gr.3-5 Stories & activities https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Z1lMNrDlp6FtlZUzfupyWA-EYcUMcEh4bJD9eNkcKs/edit?usp=sharing
Centervention https://www.centervention.com/ Game-based interventions that focus on improving social and emotional skills in K-8 students. Offering a free 30-day trial. We offer free lessons/activities and printables on our website that focus on SEL: https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/
Classroom Champions https://teach.classroomchampions.org/available-programs/ The social and emotional learning lessons within Classroom Champions’ SEL Foundations Curriculum underscore the value of dreams, grit, and perseverance, especially during hard times. Access to Classroom Champions’ digital platform containing the entire K-8 SEL Foundations Curriculum, plus their Parent Toolkit, video library, and the teacher community.
A list of children's books about mental health topics https://childmind.org/article/best-childrens-books-about-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR1CPcyUDQ2MSAe6DtkYhMLDqumlPMiFjdStphhE_3emBcvywSOGCKmsKUs

Secondary Resources

Therapy in a Nutshell - Anxiety and Relaxation video series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrhPTqholcc
Therapy in a Nutshell - Help to fall asleep when stressed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGUVH_yIRE
Therapy in a Nutshell - Progressive Muscle Relaxation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNqYG95j_UQ
Great resource for High School through adulthood! https://www.virusanxiety.com/
Self Care for Teens https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OI6qdAba3rtb13XYYKf0Pubi6IxL5Y4SRQeytLcdjx8/mobilepresent?slide=id.p

Apps

Breathe2Relax https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246 Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool. Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Headspace Guided Meditation https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-meditation
Calm App-Meditation & Sleep Stories https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810
Mindshift CBT https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/ A user-friendly self-help tool based on proven scientific strategies, MindShift™ CBT teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking and to take action. Users check-in each day to track their anxiety and work with tools in the app.
Stop Breathe Think App (ages 5-10) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stop-breathe-think-kids/id1215758068
Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Autism and Special Needs Exercise App. http://www.exercisebuddy.com/ Supported in research and used by universities, parents and professionals around the world. The Free trial period has been extended to both schools and parents during these difficult times.