FRE Families,

I hope that you are all healthy and well. As news of COVID-19 continues to stream, I can't help but think about this experience from the eyes of our precious students. Many families are wondering how to discuss this in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be.  

https://starr.org/covid-19-school-cancellation-and-trauma/?utm_source=MDR&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=march-week2-2020

 

https://blog.chocchildrens.org/7-ways-to-help-kids-cope-with-coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety/

 

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/helping-children-and-teens-cope-with-anxiety-covid-19/

 

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html

 

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/10-tips-for-talking-about-covid-19-with-your-kids

 

National Alliance on Mental Health

https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

 

Mental Health America

Webinars, parent info, student info

https://mhanational.org/covid19

 

Region 4

https://www.esc4.net/safeandhealthyschools/health-and-wellness

 

Centers for Disease Control 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

 

 

Work at home mental health toolkit

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epj7YWb7ytsXbF_yMGuFz58z9h25vkyE/view

 

Resource for parents/kids (anxiety, yoga, scheduling, stress, activities, visuals)

https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/coronavirus-resources-for-kids-parents-counselors-and-educators

 

How to plan your kid’s schedule during a closure

https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/how-to-plan-your-kid-s-schedules-during-school-closures

 

Apps for anxiety and stress

https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/how-a-small-decision-can-turn-your-life-around

 

Coronavirus Anxiety

https://www.virusanxiety.com/

 

Blue Dot Breathing

https://www.actualized.org/forum/topic/42959-breathing-mystery/

 

Healthwise.org 

https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/covid-19-resources.aspx

 

World Health Organization

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

 

Harris County Department of Education – Parent/student resource

https://hcde-texas.org/covid-information/parents-and-students/

 

Harris County Public Health

http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

 

Texas Department of Health and Human Services 

https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/

 

National Association of School Psychologists

Helping Children Cope

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

 

US Department of Labor – OSHA 

https://www.osha.gov/

 

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources

 

Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/managing_challenging_behaviors_for_parents_april_14.pdf

 

 

Student Resources:

 

Covid 19 Videos:

 

The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook 

https://youtu.be/ZD9KNhmOCV4

 

What causes anxiety and depression-Inside out

https://youtu.be/tNsTy-j_sQs

 

Wash Your Hands-BrainPop Jr.

https://youtu.be/fwNbFzSwgsQ

 

The Mysteries of Life with Tim and Moby-Coronavirus

https://youtu.be/0MhGHa79Wig

 

Social Emotional Learning Choice Board

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/1143/30ThingsWeCanDoForOurEmotionalHealthSELResourceSheet.pdf

 

Chair Yoga

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/1143/Chair%20Yoga.pdf

 

Social Story: My School is Closed

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/1143/School%20Closed%20Social%20Story.pdf

 

Covid-19 Social Story

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/1143/COVID-19%20Social%20Story.pdf

 

Cosmic Kids Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

 

4-7-8 Breathing Activity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmBYdfv5RSk

 

 

Free WiFi Resources:

FREE WIFI OPPORTUNITIES

Free Wifi opportunity Comcast: https://www.wxyz.com/news/national/coronavirus/comcast-offering-internet-essentials-package-free-for-60-months-during-coronavirus-outbreak 

Free Wifi opportunity Spectrum: 1-844-488-8398, call sales department and ask for Student Remote Education offer 

 

Technology Resources:

Compudopt is a nonprofit agency that donates technology to students who need it most. During the COVID-19 outbreak,as students will be required to learn online, Comp-U-Dopt is distributing refurbished computers to families without a device at home free of charge.  For details, please visit their website below.