As the pandemic continues to impact schools across the country, districts are looking for ways to support children's health, well-being, and social-emotional learning.
The five core SEL skills outlined by CASEL—self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills—are more important than ever.
It's also critical for school leaders, educators, and parents to focus on their own social-emotional well-being in addition to supporting the social-emotional development of their students.
Our team has put together a list of informational resources, articles, and guides to support you through the challenges posed by the pandemic and distance learning. Our intention is to continue updating this list as we come across relevant content.
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Adult Self-Care:
- Flexibility in the Midst of Crisis (via Psychology Today/Dr. Gil Noam)
- Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19: Tips for You and Your School Community (via Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence/RULER)
- Regulating Emotions in a COVID-19 World (via Tom Hollenstein)
- Mindfulness Resource Pack for District Leaders (via Panorama)
- Adult SEL Toolkit (via Panorama)
- 10 Trending SEL Podcasts for District Leaders and Educators
Resources for Educators and School Communities:
- 8 Strategies for Building a Sense of Belonging With Students and Families Virtually (via Panorama)
- 5 Equity-Centered SEL Strategies for Addressing Learning Recovery (via Panorama)
- 17 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused (via CommonSense Media)
- 5 Online Learning Resources to Build Belonging and Connectedness with Students and Families (via Panorama)
- How Student Services Leaders Can Adapt to Distance Learning (via Panorama)
- CommonLit Resources to Support Teleschool Plans: COVID-19 (via CommonLit)
- E-Learning Tools for Distance Education (via Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence/RULER)
- Free BrainPop Access for Schools Closed Due to the Coronavirus (via BrainPop)
- Free SEL Activities and Practices (via Greater Good in Education)
- Free Workshop On Creating Kick-Ass Online Workshops (via The Flourishing Center)
- Managing Anxiety Around COVID-19: Tips for You and Your School Community (via Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence/RULER)
- Movement Apps, Games, and Websites (via CommonSense Media)
- Most Schools Are Not Ready For Coronavirus, But They Can Be (via Digital Promise)
- Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope With Coronavirus (via EdSurge)
- SEL and COVID-19 (via CASEL)
- Top Time-Management Apps (via CommonSense Media)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
- Coronavirus: Countering Biased Responses (via Morningside Center)
- The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes and Scapegoating (via Anti-Defamation League)
- 3 Key Equity Considerations for Distance Learning From Education Leaders (via Panorama)
Resources for Families and Parents:
- Supporting Mental Health at Home: Activities, Worksheets, and Resources for Families (via Move This World)
- 17 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused (via CommonSense Media)
- Best Documentaries (via CommonSense Media)
- Best Family Movies (via CommonSense Media)
- Best Music Apps and Games for Kids (via CommonSense Media)
- BrainPop on Coronavirus
- Dance Games (via CommonSense Media)
- Device-Free Dinner Guidelines (via CommonSense Media)
- Free Educational Apps, Games, and Websites (via CommonSense Media)
- Free SEL Activities and Practices (via Greater Good in Education)
- How To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus (via PBS)
- Designing Learning From Home Experiences with UDL (via Novak Education)
- Meditation Apps for Kids
- My Kid’s School is Closed, So Now What? (via Confident Parents, Confident Kids)
- Sibling Watch-Together TV (via CommonSense Media)
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (via NASP)
- Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News (via CommonSense Media)
- 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus (via New York Times)
