Resources For Support

Below are listed some resources from the American School Counselor Association website www.schoolcounselor.org to help you and your student understand COVID 19 and discuss it together.

2022 English Spanish 12th Grade Immunization Information

NC Back To School Vaccine Fact Sheet

Talking to children about COVID-19.
https://www.dmschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SAMHSA-Guidance-for-Children.pdf

Here is s short video of information from BrainPop.
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/

This video gives many details about the virus, and it can be translated into any language.
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

We know that we are not having a traditional means of school at this time, but if your family has had a tough time with changes or stresses, please be sure you or your student check in with your school counselors. We are always available by email, and we are here to help.

Please find additional resources to help cope with the impact of COVID-19 on your family.

Parent/Caregiver Resources 

Topic 

Resource List 

Providing emotional support to children during a pandemic 

Suggestions from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress 

Supporting mental health in a pandemic 

Mental health tips from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

Recommendations to support and protect children’s emotional well-being 

Topic 

Resource List 

Providing emotional support to children during a pandemic 

Suggestions from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress 

Supporting mental health in a pandemic 

Mental health tips from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

Recommendations to support and protect children’s emotional well-being 

Student & family Resources 

Topic 

Resource List 

COVID-19 Social Stories: Helping children understand in kid-friendly terms 

COVID-19 comic for kids by NPR 

Brain Pop- cartoon 

The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook 

Why can’t I go to school? (Create a free log-in to access. Translation available in 18 languages) 

SEL Activities: Videos, games, challenges toolkits, and more to support social-emotional growth 

Printable Tools and Activities from Conscious Discipline (Create a free account to access some resources) 

Sesame Street in Communities- interactive resources

SEL Passport Challenge from Second Step 

The Imagine Neighborhood- a podcast for children and families to grow their SEL skills 

Howard B. Wigglebottom- animated SEL books 

Harmony at Home by Sanford Harmony- SEL toolkit (Create a free account to access) 

Calming Strategies: Videos, activities, and exercises to foster mindfulness 

Mind Yeti- research-based guided mindfulness video sessions 

Good Energy at Home by GoNoodle- movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos/activities 

Bingo for Calm and Connection