Mill Creek Elementary School

Suggestions for Social/Emotional Well-being During Distance Learning and Social Distancing due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

*Try to maintain a schedule at home.

*Have a positive thought of the day.  These websites have free affirmations and positive thinking for kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK4dKlldufo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I55jCHTQwCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud_eeFkzH4w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOP_8JZPl6k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j07ToXDmiI4

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

*Take care of your body by exercising regularly, eating healthy foods and eating regularly to regulate blood sugar, getting enough sleep, and taking breaks from work.

*Exercise: do free workouts online, do fitness DVDs that you have at home, or that are free on demand.  Here are free online fitness workouts for kids:

https://www.gonoodle.com/

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McD6_oOWs-M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5if4cjO5nxo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY8yixtVGMs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu_I_UIFtt0 (Planet Fitness is offering free work-ins for the family)

*Go outside to get some sunshine and fresh air.

*Go on a walk or run.

*Keep a daily gratitude journal.  This can be on paper, on a device, or in a blank notebook or book.  Here is a free printable gratitude journal for kids:

https://heartandgratitude.com/lets-choose-to-be-grateful-free-gratitude-journal-for-kids/

*Write down 10 things you are grateful for.  Here are free 52 Journal Prompts for Journal or Conversation for Kids:

https://bouncebackparenting.com/gratitude-journal-prompts-for-the-whole-year/

*Write in a journal.  This can be on paper, on a device, or in a blank notebook or book.  Here are free printable journal prompts for kids:

https://choosingyourbattles.com/printable-journal-writing-prompts-kids/

*Color for mindfulness.  Here are free coloring sheets for mindfulness for kids:

https://www.bestcoloringpagesforkids.com/mindfulness-coloring-pages.html

https://www.stopbreathethink.com/mindfulness-coloring-pages-for-your-kids/

http://getdrawings.com/free-mindfulness-coloring-pages

*Draw a picture.

*Listen to music. 

*Do meditation.  Here are free online meditations for kids:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QzBuhsyuk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNTXpJV8aUg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlv6Y1tq1sQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_-V2mnl6dM

*Practice mindfulness.  Here are free mindfulness videos for kids:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmWYD6aHLhg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_qU7l-fcU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvF9AEe-ozc

*Take deep breaths.

*Do belly breathing.  Here are free videos on belly breathing for kids:

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/activities/teaching-belly-breathing/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj_btw2lHlo

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c646TZ_E18A

*Make a glitter jar with a jar with a lid, warm water, food coloring, glitter glue, and glitter.  Here is how to make a glitter jar:

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-calming-glitter-jars-4137363

Here is a free video of a glitter jar song for kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gy1brc8B-c

*Do yoga. Here are some free yoga videos for kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMMRb10LtGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBko9JPMtHs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMtc5PKcsIs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQHvvVVv6wc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1KiU6gv0JM

*Talk to a friend or adult if you are feeling worried or stressed. 

*Stay in touch with people.

*Read.

*Tell jokes and funny stories—laughter is good for you!

*Watch movies or television shows, especially those that are comedies. 

*Get news from reputable sources.

*Take breaks from social media and devices.

*Take time to unwind and do an activity that you enjoy.

*Resource for adults: Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily -free book at this website: https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/working-from-home/