Resource Collection: Supporting the Social and Emotional Wellness of Students and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Topics: Mindfulness, Yoga, Self-care
Audience: Teachers, Schools, Families
Breathe for Change offers trainings and professional development on yoga, social-emotional learning, and mindfulness for educators, schools, and families. Some of their free resources include:
Topics: Anxiety, Learning at Home, Parent Supports, Self-care
Audience: Families
The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
The site has a special section for Supporting Families During COVID-19, which includes resources on supporting the social and emotional needs of kids, managing anxiety, and participating in remote learning. Other highlights include:
Topics: Learning at Home, Family Activities, Self-Care
Audience: Parents (English- and Spanish speaking), Teachers
Wide Open School helps families and educators find trusted resources to enrich and support distance learning. Some of their resources, many in both English and Spanish, include:
Topics: Mindfulness, Learning at Home, Parenting
Audience: Teachers, Parents
Mindful Schools aims to spark change from the inside out by cultivating awareness, resilience, and compassionate action. Some key resources include:
Topics: Trauma-Informed Learning, Self-Care, SEL
Audience: District Staff, Teachers, Administrators
WestEd provides research and evidence-based resources to support education and healthy human development.
Through its many centers and programs, WestEd has produced several guidance documents to support educators, families, caregivers, and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a selection of resources on social and emotional well-being and school-family partnerships:
Note: While many of these resources were created with educators in mind, many of the self-care strategies can also be used by and parents or caregivers.
Educators can share these resources with families as they work together to support the social and emotional well-being of students.