Kid's Corner
Helpful Information
Academics
* School counselors work with students at all levels to maximize their ability to learn in the classroom. We also meet with students to cover topics such as goal setting, organization, time management and study skills.
* New York Engage Math Curriculum
The following link will provide assistance with your child's math program.
* Eureka Math
The following link will provide instructional videos teaching math standards.
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledgeonthego
*Prodigy
An engaging, curriculum-aligned math platform that provides students with fun math games.
*Big Universe
This website provides free access to up to 17,000 books to read or listen to online.
* Read Works
FREE content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.
* Kahn Academy
Khan Academy is a great way for your child to get help with what they’re learning in school or to learn something completely new. https://www.khanacademy.org/
* ABCya
Educational games for kids.
*Teachers Pay Teachers
This website allows you to create a free account and also have access to hundreds of free academic lessons and/or worksheets on all grade levels.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
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Kidshealth provides kids, teens, parents, and educators with a plethora of helpful information that aides in academic, personal, and social success.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/index.jsp?tracking=P_Home
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Tips on how to help your child with taking tests.
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/succeed/part9.html
Counseling Class 4th-6th grades Needs Assessment
Personal/Social
School counselors work with students to support the development of interpersonal skills to respect themselves and others. At all levels, school counselors utilize a variety of developmentally appropriate strategies and activities to promote positive personal development and interactions at school.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/
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No Place for Hate - Organization that helps students to recognize bullying and bias in schools.
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PALS - Nationally recognized evidence based program that helpss students to use their potential to make a difference in the lives of their peers.
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Peer Resources - Changing schools by training students in leadership.
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SADD - National organization that educates peers to help other peers against destructive decisions. SADD will help schools establish a chapter and provide them with free resources.
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Teens in the Driver Seat - A peer to peer safety organization that uses youth to educate their peers about safe driving.
Self Injury
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/self-injury/basics/definition/con-20025897
http://www.adolescentselfinjuryfoundation.com/
Suicide Prevention
Free Printable Lessons
*Teachers Pay Teachers
This website allows you to create a free account and also have access to hundreds of free character educations lessons on all grade levels.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Check out my Pinterest Board for at home counseling activities that you can do with your kids!
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Career
School counselors work with students at all levels to explore career and college options to make informed decisions reguarding middle school and high school career plans as well as a look ahead to career choices after high school. Students are encouraged to look at the relationship between their strengths and abilities, education, and world of work.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/reach-higher
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Take an online quiz to find out what careers you may like.
http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/
General
LiveBinder- This is a great tool for teachers that provides modules and resources on tons of topics.
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=122794
http://www.alabamaschoolcounselor.org/
Self-Care During Covid-19
*The following resources are related to parent self-care and mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.
1. Young Children at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care
2. A parent’s guide to surviving COVID-19: 8 strategies to keep children healthy and happy
4. At-Home Activity Guide
5. What if I’m having a mental health crisis?
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If you’re struggling, know that seeking help is a strength—not a weakness. Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7, confidential support to people in crisis in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Or: Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), which provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other concerns related to disasters, including public health emergencies. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
6. Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
7. Child Mind Institute (Facebook live video chats with expert clinicians - 10 am and 4:30 pm)
8. COVID-19: A Consumer’s Guide to the Coronavirus
* Drugwatch.com is committed to providing reliable information from expert sources to help guide you through the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the coronavirus, and find important updates on access to medication, health insurance coverage and ways to maintain good mental health.
* Create opportunities for caregivers to take care of themselves (which may mean yourself!)
Children’s well-being depends on the well-being of their parents and other caregivers. Caregivers must take care of themselves so they have the internal resources to care for others. To this end, adult caregivers can engage in self-care by staying connected to social supports, getting enough rest, and taking time for restorative activities (e.g., exercise, meditation, reading, outdoor activities, prayer etc...). Seeking help from a mental health care provider is also important when adults struggle with very high levels of stress and other mental health challenges. (Child Trends)