As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread, schools around the world are rapidly pivoting to support children’s health and well-being. As districts shift to online learning, parents, educators and school leaders are searching for ways to continue prioritizing children’s social and emotional development at home. Inside SEL has put together an initial list of resources, blog posts and guides to help cope during this volatile and difficult time. Our intention is to continue to add to the list as we come across more
Adult 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)
- Reduce Student Anxiety (And Your Own) During Uncertain Times (via CommonSense Media)
- Regulating Emotions in a COVID-19 World (via Tom Hollenstein)
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Coronavirus: Countering Biased Responses (via Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility)
- Coronavirus, Online Learning, Social Isolation, and Cyberbullying: How to Support Our Students (via Cyberbullying Research Center)
- Digital and Civic Literacy Skills (via Teaching Tolerance)
- Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus (via Teaching Tolerance)
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Resources for School Communities
- 17 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused (via CommonSense Media)
- 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus
- 9 Things Educators Need to Know About Coronavirus (via Education Week)
- Amazing Educational Resources List
- SEL 101 for Self Awareness
- SEL 101 Self Management
- SEL 101 Social Awareness
- SEL 101 Relationships
- SEL 101 Responsible Ethical Decision
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U.S. Dept. of Education Covid-19 Resources
- U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Resources
For a more expansive listing of resources related to various topics within the field social and emotional learning, visit Inside SEL Resources page. (Inside SEL)
Mindfulness For Educators
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