Current Events:
Here is an article to help families and teachers talk to students and children about the events that occurred yesterday, Wednesday, 1/7/21.
- http://kylenebeers.com/blog/2021/01/06/tomorrow-is-not-simply-another-day-at-school/?fbclid=IwAR0MfXvyqEoCEZyNYbEV6PZJvZhScx0sW_HVwv7MGTjzq_JhlQTEWKPj7Ng
Mental Health Quick Check:
From the New Jersey Department of Education
- https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/MHWG%20Return%20to%20School%20Mental%20Health%20Resources.pdf
New Jersey Department of Education: SEL Resources
Resource
Description
Grade Band(s)
When Bad Things Are Happening
Resource to support educators in facilitating discussions when crisis occurs.
K-12
Responding to Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Resource offering educators the guidance on the early classroom reflections following the incidents at the U.S. Capitol.
K-12
Resources for a Civil Classroom and Future Voters Project from Teaching Tolerance
Resources (e.g., current events discussion guides) and lessons that are easily adapted for in-person, asynchronous, or virtual learning.
K-12
Teach 2020 from the Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Classroom activities on key 2020 election issues and SEL/restorative practices resources under TeachableMoment lessons bank.
K-12
Teaching Resources for the 2020 Elections from Facing History
Resources designed to help students think critically about the role of elections, voting, and civic participation in creating and sustaining a just and healthy democracy.
K-12
iCivics
Provides free resources on civic education. Includes resources for the 2020 presidential election, as well as remote learning toolkits for educators and families.
K-12
Teaching about Elections and Teaching Civics through an Anti-Bias Lens from the Anti-Defamation League
Lesson plans, family resources, and classroom guidelines for teaching about elections, and a series of webinars connecting current challenges to Civics education.
K-12
Sesame Workshop Social Impact Initiatives and Sesame Street in Communities
Resources to guide conversations with students about racism, gender equity, trauma, and other topics.
PK-3
“Core Ethical Values to Build Your School of Character,” from the School for Ethical Education
Slide presentation including an overview of research and evidence-based practices for developing and implementing core values in schools.
K-12
Guide to Developing and Implementing Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Guidance designed to help schools integrate and implement a school’s core values, beliefs, and 21st century learning expectations into their school climate and culture.
K-12
SEL Guidance in Response to the 2020 Election
Guidance designed for educators to consider the election’s impact to their social and emotional needs and resources to support open discussions and collective well-being.
K-1
Description
Grade Band(s)
When Bad Things Are Happening
Resource to support educators in facilitating discussions when crisis occurs.
K-12
Responding to Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Resource offering educators the guidance on the early classroom reflections following the incidents at the U.S. Capitol.
K-12
Resources for a Civil Classroom and Future Voters Project from Teaching Tolerance
Resources (e.g., current events discussion guides) and lessons that are easily adapted for in-person, asynchronous, or virtual learning.
K-12
Teach 2020 from the Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Classroom activities on key 2020 election issues and SEL/restorative practices resources under TeachableMoment lessons bank.
K-12
Teaching Resources for the 2020 Elections from Facing History
Resources designed to help students think critically about the role of elections, voting, and civic participation in creating and sustaining a just and healthy democracy.
K-12
iCivics
Provides free resources on civic education. Includes resources for the 2020 presidential election, as well as remote learning toolkits for educators and families.
K-12
Teaching about Elections and Teaching Civics through an Anti-Bias Lens from the Anti-Defamation League
Lesson plans, family resources, and classroom guidelines for teaching about elections, and a series of webinars connecting current challenges to Civics education.
K-12
Sesame Workshop Social Impact Initiatives and Sesame Street in Communities
Resources to guide conversations with students about racism, gender equity, trauma, and other topics.
PK-3
“Core Ethical Values to Build Your School of Character,” from the School for Ethical Education
Slide presentation including an overview of research and evidence-based practices for developing and implementing core values in schools.
K-12
Guide to Developing and Implementing Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Guidance designed to help schools integrate and implement a school’s core values, beliefs, and 21st century learning expectations into their school climate and culture.
K-12
SEL Guidance in Response to the 2020 Election
Guidance designed for educators to consider the election’s impact to their social and emotional needs and resources to support open discussions and collective well-being.
K-1
Good Reads:
Here is a very reader-friendly book with easy, applicable strategies to utilize in the classroom setting when working with children who have experienced Trauma.
MindUp:
Please check out the MindUp website to access a free curriculum, including videos and lessons, to help students manage stress and build resiliency!
- https://mindup.org/