Stress Management & Other Fun Resources

Explaining Covid-19 To Kids & What To Do About It

The world is a different place right now than it was at the start of this school year. Most children respond well to an environment with consistent routines, and that has been disrupted for many. This disruption, Covid-19 along with the social distancing required to slow it down, can cause some stress and anxiety. We hope that some of these resources bless you and your family at this time.

Step 1:

Breathe

Step 2:

Pray

Step 3:

Wash Your Hands

Emotional A, B, C’s

Cells vs. Virus

TedEd Lessons: Cell vs. Virus

Sesame Street: Caring For Eachother

Sesame Street

TedEd: The Hidden Power Of Smiling

TedEd Lessons: Smiling

Read on Sora or OverDrive

Resources To Help With Anxiety

Mental health is a big issue that can affect everyone. Stress at this time is normal and expected but not helpful if it gets out of hand. Here are some resources to help you figure out what you can do to help manage your stress and the stress of those around you.

Rightnow Media is one of the subscriptions offered through HCOS. You can find the login information on the subscriptions page.

One of their Bible Studies, Compass & Light, has a video specifically on dealing with Anxiety.

ANXIETY: A COMPASS & LIGHT STUDY

Axis is one of the subscriptions offered through HCOS. You can find the login information on the subscriptions page.

Anxiety Conversation Kit: Fear vs. Anxiety. Techniques for Coping. Peace and Rest.

Anxiety Conversations Kit

How to Help Kids Adapt to a New Normal with the Coronavirus. How are we supposed to help our kids not panic? How are we supposed to help our kids develop a new routine and not go stir crazy? How are we supposed to keep our own anxiety in check so it doesn’t rub off on our children?

Help Kids Adapt to a New Normal

Resources To Help While Social Distancing

Learning Commons response to COVID-19 Using the HCS and HCOS Blended Learning Commons During Covid-19

Educational Resources:

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Not So Wimpy Teachers – At-Home Learning Resources
Storyline Online – Join authors and celebrities as they read and discover lesson plans to go with them. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
Open Access to Pearson Canada K-12 Resources at Home
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