Hello!
Mrs. Davis's Weekly Update ~ May 12, 2020
Dear Rockbrook Families,
Thank you to those who reached out with questions, requests, and kind words. Bringing you a weekly update has been my pleasure My goal was to provide families with additional ideas and comfort to families during this time. I very much enjoyed my weekly video chats, sessions, and check-ins with students and families. While we have remained connected virtually, I look forward to seeing you all in person! I hope you all stay well during summer break. Please know you can continue to reach out if you and/or your child are in need of assistance.
Take Care!
Lisa Davis, Ed.S.
School Psychologist
Rockbrook Elementary
STAY HERE
STAY HERE was developed by Dr Tamar Black for helping parents to help their family cope with being at home during COVID-19, and manage the stress, uncertainty and changes of not being able to attend school, work and social/leisure activities. It is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based approaches.
CDC ACTIVITY BOOK - COPING AFTER A DISASTER
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created this activity book to offer parents and educators an interactive way to talk to kids about how to cope after a disaster.This tool is designed to help children talk about their feelings after a disaster, and learn positive ways to express their emotions in uncertain times.
OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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If you haven't visited National Geographic's NatGeo@Home, then now may be the time. NatGeo is offering many different at-home education resources for free on their website including quizzes, videos, science experiments, and much more. They are also offering a FREE 3-month digit subscription.
Behavior Support
Behavior Resources from PTI Nebraska and Nebraska PBIS
Behavior Support for Families
Mental Health Support
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
Social Emotional Learning
SocialThinking.com
Free virtual tools
- Read aloud books
- Video and think sheet lessons
- Free articles
- Free pre-recorded webinars
Mindfulness - Resilience
Little Children Big Challenges - Sesame Street: Young children face new challenges at every age and stage. Our current reality is no exception. Children need to build skills to become resilient. With self-confidence and the ability to express themselves, little ones will be able to handle whatever may come their way and will just keep getting stronger. https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/sesame-street-little-children-big-challenges/general-resilience/
Talking to Children about Coronavirus
As we all adjust to our new normal, remember to find time for fun, self-care, family and making your new routine fit for you. It can be scary, no matter the age, to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease the mind. As we continue to learn more about how our community and lives are impacted by COVID-19, taking time to talk about it can be helpful.
With that in mind, I want to share with you a variety of resources that may be helpful in guiding those conversations about COVID19 with your children and family. Finding the right words can be hard. Below you will find suggestions from the World Health Organization, a Social Story, a Comic and a BrainPOP video.
For older children, this comic strip What kids want to know about Coronavirus: A Comic for Kids was developed based on what some experts felt kids might want to know about the new coronavirus. Click on the link for the full story. Click on the image for a cut and fold version of the Comic Strip.