Resources for supporting individuals and families who are at home due to Covid 19

Helping Kids Manage Anxiety Around the Coronavirus

Talking to Children about Covid 19
A guide to keeping your child safe and reassured as coronavirus spreads
Taking the fear out of coronavirus
Supporting Individuals with Autism Through Uncertain Times
How To Get Your Kids To Stop Touching Their Faces
Germ Prevention Strategies
Daily Schedule Advice
Coronavirus: What parents should know and do
Social Story on the Coronavirus
Social Story about Pandemics and Coronavirus
https://660919d3-b85b-43c3-a3ad-3de6a9d37099.filesusr.com/ugd/64c685_319c5acf38d34604b537ac9fae37fc80.pdf and a website with other versions in different languages https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/praactical-resources-dealing-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/: a number of resources for kids and adults of all abilities around the coranavirus, including: handwashing, social narratives, visual supports, tips for talking with kids, virus anxiety toolkit, etc.
https://gozen.com/coronavirus-anxiety/

Resources to Facilitate Mental Health (many of the first resources came from Dr Diane Poole Heller)

https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/ - faith-based mental health resources. Their main course is currently 100% free because of COVID-19.
https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect/ - specialized online support / chat for individuals facing domestic violence. They are focused on providing confidential & discreet help.
https://support.therapytribe.com/lgbt-support-group/ - specialized online support for LGBTQ+ individuals and any co-occurring mental health difficulties
https://www.dbsalliance.org/ - specialized online support, for individuals with depressive & bipolar disorders
http://www.anxietysocialnet.com/ - specialized online support, for individuals with anxiety disorders
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/recovery/support-groups/online - specialized online support, for individuals with eating disorders
http://www.sardaa.org/ - specialized online support, for individuals with schizophrenia disorders. (they hold phone conferences almost daily for individuals diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder - see home page for times).
https://healthunlocked.com/my-ocd - an online community for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder
For a more comprehensive list of apps & resources, check out this link! They have great options that are also priced much lower. https://greatist.com/grow/resources-when-you-can-not-afford-therapy#mental-health-apps
https://blahtherapy.com/online-therapy/ - online therapy, by licensed psychologists *not free*
https://lp.talkspace.com/ - online therapy, by licensed psychologists *not free*
https://www.betterhelp.com/online-counseling/ - online therapy, by licensed psychologists *not free*
https://www.yourresonantself.com/index.php/28742-2/

http://www.covidcalm.org/--a stress management website for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are on the front lines of the Covid 19 fight

Online Offerings from the Embodied Facilitator Community--there is a fee for each of these, but it is relatively nominal in most areas, and the areas covered include Yoga and Movement, Martial Arts, Improv, Play, and Laughter, Coaching, Health, Design, and Web Development

Art

spontaneous-art-therapy-activities-for-teenagers.pdf
100_art_therapy_exercises_-_shelley_klammer.pdf
spontaneous_art_therapy_activities_for_teens_-_the_art_of_emotional_healing_by_shelley_klammer.pdf
artandmindfulnessforfamilies.pdf
activities-handbook-en.pdf
A Few Materials
Virtual Art Classes
- Mo Williams Lunch Doodles: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF and here: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
- Deb Purtnoi: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheDrawingMind/videos/?ref=page_internal
- Jarrett Krosoczka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8yhH7AHty8
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y6S7cJHgz/Where to find it: @carsonellis
  Illustrator Carson Ellis is leading art classes for adults and kids alike with her Quarantine Art Club. Every day will have a different drawing prompt to get the creative juices flowing, so after watching a couple quick step-by-step video clips, you can take your eyes off a screen for a change and put pen to paper. The first assignment? Draw a self-portrait. Everyone from fellow illustrator Mister Hope to 8-year-old Olive Herrera took the challenge. See what your other club members are working on with the hashtag #quarantineartclub. (Each prompt also has its own hashtag.)
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zl3unJyA3/ Where to find it: @wendymac
  Wendy MacNaughton, the well-known San Francisco illustrator who did the art for Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, launched a daily drawing class on Instagram for “kids of all ages, parents of kids, parents of parents, aunties/uncles, friends and pets.” The first class involved both: students drew each other and a dog. While she initially intended it to be a five-minute class, it ended up going for 20. MacNaughton is offering the classes via Instagram Live, but if you can’t make the set time, it will be on her Instagram story for 24 hours. Be sure to use the hashtag #drawtogether.
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xbeO9DYWu/ Where to find it: @trishazemp
  Designer Trisha Zemp has made her stop-motion kids camp free. You need to take a few steps in order to access it: share her post announcing the free service in your Instagram stories and tag her account. If your account is private, DM her a screenshot of your story. She’ll then DM you a code to access the camp at no cost. “I am hoping that by offering this resource, it can distill some of the worry that many of us are feeling. (And keep kiddos busy with creative play!),” she wrote in the post. Zemp notes that the class is for kids of all ages—which means grownups are welcome too.
- https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk Where to find it: Krosoczka’s YouTube channel
  Children’s book illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka has launched a daily YouTube series called “Draw everyday with JJK.” If you can’t catch the episode when it goes live, not to worry—all the videos are posted on his YouTube channel. The first episode provides a quick introduction to the series, which will “give you practical tools so you can tell stories using words and pictures on your own.” Or it will just give your kids the opportunity to draw Baby Yoda with the help of a professional. Each episode is about 20 minutes long.
- https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/ Where to find it: Lerner’s website
  Comic book illustrator Jarrett Lerner is releasing a series of illustrated activities each day, including blank comic book pages, a “character-maker,” blank clothes your kids can help design, and a “Finish This Comic” Activity, which is like MadLibs for artists. The activities will be archived on his site so you can access them whenever your kid needs some brain stimulation and you need what one mom called #creativesilence.
- https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y5xeFF2pB/ Where to find it: @thyraheder
  Heder is breaking out of the 2D with all sorts of creative projects on her Instagram feed and stories: You can make animal costumes inspired by her book Fraidyzoo out of cardboard and Scotch tape, or even simpler animal masks out of cereal boxes with step-by-step instructions. The best part is you don’t need to leave the house—all of her projects use basic supplies and kitchen staples.
Websites
- https://www.education.com/activity/arts-and-crafts/
- http://gardening.cals.cornell.edu/lessons/curricula/dig-art-cultivating-creativity-in-the-garden/
- https://www.expressiveartworkshops.com/expressive-arts-modalities/benefits-pdf/
- https://www.pinterest.com/tinashomeschool/free-art-and-ideas/
- http://brightring.com/art-activities/
- https://pixabay.com/: free photos and illustrations
- https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne Free virtual tours broken into bite-sized sections.
- https://vangoghmuseum.nl/en/explore-the-collection Free virtual tours broken into bite-sized sections.
- https://www.sdmart.org/exhibition/while-were-closed/
- https://archive.org/details/guggenheimmuseum?&sort=titleSorter&page=2 internet archive of over 200 art books
- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/ Images and video from the museum with kid-friendly explanations. Suggested for ages 7-12. Always free.
- https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en: virtual museum tours
- https://denverartmuseum.org/creativity-resource
- http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/tour-virtuali-elenco.html

Aquariums, Zoos, & Natural History Tours

Books and Reading

Audible: stories.audible.com: 100s of free streaming audiobooks for kids
Books are Magic: Shop is posting their book talks online https://www.instagram.com/booksaremagicbk/?hl=en

Anne Bogel: Stay at Home Book Tour interviewing authors on their books
Project Gutenberg: copyright free e-books
Library of Congress: some free books online
Quarantine Book Club: online book club
Penguin Kids: hosting authors and illustrators reading their books at 11 am on certain days on Instagram
Brooklyn Public Library: livestreaming storytime also here Facebook page
#SafewithStories: Famous voices reading kids stories
The superintendent of Medina City Schools is live-streaming story time from his YouTube channel. The books — like Ferida Wolff’s “Is a Worry Worrying You?” — are selected to provide kids with support during such unusual times.
Scribd: free for the next 30 days
Stay In Storytime: The award-winning author and illustrator Bethany Barton is hosting an all-star lineup of storytime readings
Harper Kids from Home: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube The team at HarperKids will hold a storytime with read-alouds and activities pure entertainment every day at noon.
Oliver Jeffries: The author Oliver Jeffers will read one of his books every day at 2pm, then archive the reading also here https://www.instagram.com/oliverjeffers/?hl=en
Storyline Online: This incredible resource from the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is an archive of hundreds of children's books read by some of the greatest actors of our time, including Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Rami Malek, Annette Bening and James Earl Jones.
#OperationStorytime: The #OperationStoryime tag on Facebook will bring you to a growing collection of children's book authors and illustrators reading their own works. Check back regularly

Brain and Executive Function Games 

mental_rotation_1.pdf
mental_rotation_2.pdf
mental_rotation_3.pdf
tangrams.pdf
perceptual_and_matrix_reasoning.pdf
Brainzilla: Many different types of brain challenges--logic puzzles

Breathing Practices

Cooking

Creative Thinking

Emotions and Feelings

Kimochis

Garden Tours

The Gardens at Waddesdon Manor

Habits of Mind (some sections may need some adjusting)

Logic Puzzles

Matchstick Puzzles
https://www.pennydellpuzzles.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/How-to-Solve-Logic-Problems.pdf
Brainzilla: Many different types of brain challenges--logic puzzles

Landmark Tours

https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/bwXRRHPS9xsU5Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8hwt3Tg-mA&feature=youtu.be

http://attenboroughsreef.com/

https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news-features/son-doong-cave/2/#s=pano62

https://www.boeingfutureu.com/virtual-field-trips

https://artsandculture.google.com/search/streetview?project=national-park-service

https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/tower-bridge/ugEFp7aCM3BIiA?sv_lng=-0.07670989908956471&sv_lat=51.5061485330904&sv_h=117.7749823814594&sv_p=12.162013151743352&sv_pid=qao5YXmJq469asudlxdyXw&sv_z=1

https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-white-house

Mandalas

Mindfulness (also see section on self-compassion)

Practices
Mindfulness Practices Online
Books
- Abblett, M. (2018). The Challenging Child Toolbox: 75 Mindfulness-Based Practices, Tools and Tips for Therapists. Eau Claire: PESI Publishing & Media.
- Baer, R. A. (2006). Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches: Clinician’s Guide to Evidence Base and Applications. (R. A. Baer, Ed.) Boston: Elsevier.
- Bauer, S. (2018). The Embodied Teen: A Somatic Curriculum for Teaching Body-Mind Awareness, Kinesthetic Intelligence, and Social and Emotional Skills. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
- Bertin, M. (2015). Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Biegel, G. M. (2009). The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindful Skills to Help You Deal with Stress. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications Inc.
- Boyle, S. (2016). The Conscious Parent's Guide to Childhood Anxiety: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Become Calm, Resilient, and Secure (The Conscious Parent's Guides). Avon: Adams Media.
- Branstetter, R. (2016). The Conscious Parent's Guide To ADHD: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Gain Focus and Self-Control (The Conscious Parent's Guides). Avon: Adams Media.
- Branstetter, R. (2016). The Conscious Parent's Guide to Executive Functioning Disorder: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your child Focus and Learn (The Conscious Parent's Guides) . Avon: Adams Media.
- Broderick, P. C. (2013). Learning to Breathe: A Mindfulness Curriculum for Adolescents to Cultivate Emotion Regulation, Attention, and Performance. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Brukner, L. (2017). Stay Cool and in Control with the Keep-Calm Guru: Wise Ways for Children to Regulate their Emotions and Senses. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Burdick, D. (2018). Mindfulness for Kids with ADHD: Skills to Help Children Focus, Succeed in School & Make Friends (The Instant Help Solutions Series). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Burdick, D. (2017). mindfulness for teens with adhd: a skillbuilding workbook to help you focus & succeed (The Instant Help Solutions Series). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Burdick, D. (2014). Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens. Eau Claire: PESI Publishing and Media.
- D'Amico, D. (2017). 101 Mindful Arts-Based Activities to Get Children and Adolescents Talking--Working with Severe Trauma, Abuse and Neglect Using Found and Everyday Objects. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Daniel, T. L. (2018). Mindfulness for Children: 150+ Mindfulness Activities for Happier, Healthier, Stress-Free Kids. Adams Media.
- Flowers, J. (2016). The Conscious Parent's Guide to Coparenting: A Mindful Approach to Creating a Collaborative, Positive Parenting Plan. Avon: Adams Media
- Fortuna, L.R., & Vallejo, Z. (2015). Treating Co-Occuring Adolescent PTSD and Addiction: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Adolescents with Trauma and Substance-Abuse Disorders. Oakland: Context Press.
- Gibbs, V. D. (2017). Self-Regulation & Mindfulness: Over 82 Exercises & Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, & Autism Spectrum Disorder. Eau Claire: PESI Publishing & Media.
- Goldstein, J. (2013). Mindfulness: Six Guided Practices for Awakening. Louisville, Colorado, United States.
- Graham, L. (2018). Reslience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster. Novato: New World Library.
- Hawn Foundation. (2011). Grades 3-5: Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning and Living. New York: Scholastic.
- Hawn Foundation. (2011). Grades 6-8: Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning and Living. New York: Scholastic.
- Hawn Foundation. (2011). Grades PreK-2: Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning and Living. New York: Scholastic.
- Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Guided Mindfulness Meditation: A Complete Guided Mindfulness Meditation Program. Louisville, Colorado, United States.
- Kabat-Zinn, J. (2006). Mindfulness for Beginners: Explore the Infinite Potential that Lies Within This Very Moment. Louisville, Colorado, United States.
- Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. New York: Bantam Books.
- McHenry, I., & Moog, C. (2014). the autism playbook for teens. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- O'Connor, B. T. (2016). Awareness Games: Playing with Your Mind to Create Joy. Slippery Mind.
- Purcell, M.C. (2014). mindfulness for teen anger: a workbook to overcome anger & aggression using MSBR & DBT skills. (The Instant Help Solutions Series) Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Quach, D. (2018). Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy. New York: Penguin Random House LLC.
- Snel, E. (2013). Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents). Boston: Shambala.
- Sockolov, M. (2018). Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday. Emeryville: Althea Press.
- Stahl, B., & Goldstein, E. (2010). A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Stillman, W. (2016). The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Succeed. Avon: Adams Media.
- Tarrant, J. (2017). Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain: Integrating Neuroscience Strategies for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & PTSD. Eau Claire: PESI Publishing & Media.
- Turner-Bumberry, T. (2019). 2, 4, 6, 8, This is How We Regulation: 75 Play Therapy Activities to Increase Mindfulness in Children. Eau Claire: PESI Publishing & Media.
- Vo, D. X. (2015). The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time (The Instant Help Solutions Series). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Willard, C. (2014). Mindfulness for teen anxiety: a workbook for overcoming anxiety at home, at school, & everywhere. (The Instant Help Solutions Series) Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- Williams, M., & Penman, D. (2011). Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World. New York: Rodale.
- Wolf, C., & Serpa, J. G. (2015). A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness: The Comprehensive Session-by-Session Program for Mental Health Professionals and Health Care Providers. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
Books for Young Kids on Mindfulness

Movement Based Practices

410271-centering_guide_correction.pdf
1182-8braingym.pdf
just_move_cards_final_08.13.13.pdf
movement.pdf
pace_vert.pdf
three_brain_gym_movements_to_help_you_lower_stress__calm_downand_learn_anything_easily__1_.pdf
workout-cards-vol1.pdf
workout-cards-vol2.pdf
Movement Resources
- Movement Resources for Kids and Adults
  - Lists of Movement-Based Resources
    - Here
    - Here--this one is for Dance
  - Workouts
    - https://www.youtube.com/planetfitness
    - ymca360.org/on-demand#/
    - https://www.instagram.com/24hourfitness/?utm_source=ig_embed
    - https://www.facebook.com/BlinkFitness/
    - https://www.instagram.com/fitbodyapp/?utm_source=ig_embed--Very challenging, 30 day free trial with code on instagram
    - https://www.youtube.com/user/305Fitness/videos--Dance Cardio Workout
    - P.Volve--30 days of free streaming
    - Don Saladino--Fitness Trainer, Free 4-week program. The program offers 30-minute workouts intended for fat-burning and full-body strengthening with added progression from week to week.
    - Kaisa Keranen--Personal Trainer, Influencer, free workouts on her Instagram
    - Barry's Bootcamp-resistance band workout videos
    - https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/athome/--free workouts
    - Studio B--yoga, cardio HIIT, or even meditation.
    - https://equinox-hotels.com/nyc/the-experience/rituals/--AM and PM rituals to help take the stress out of the morning and evening.
  - Yoga
  - Dance
    - http://www.clistudios.com/keepdancing
    - http://www.learntodance.com/online-dance-lessons/
    - https://www.danceplug.com/class/free
    - https://www.gofundme.com/f/gaga-online-classes: $5 dollar donation is recommended that goes to the teachers
    - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater--some free examples and paid classes
    - Edge Performing Arts Center--free class videos in jazz, ballet barre and contemporary
    - fitandbendy.com/schedule/--ballet, contortion, exotic dance and belly dance for $8.99 a class.
    - Heartbeat House: dance, fitness, yoga and pilates classes for $10-$18 per session.
    - https://www.steezy.co/: $20/mo access to 100's of videos teaching different styles including hip-hop, krump, dance hall and house
    - Dancing Alone Together
Books for Young Kids on Yoga

Music, Media, and the Arts

Jeff Strong recently wrote the following: "Music filters through our lives in many ways. Music helps us celebrate. Music helps us grieve. Music supports our mood. I encourage you to reach for the music that moves you, soothes your soul, and reduces your stress."
- Each of us is calmed (moved into a ventral state) by different types of music. Music can have a powerful effect on us, helping us to move into and out of different neurological states. Understanding this and tracking this for ourselves can help us to move ourselves into states of
REI Calm for Anxiety: Play this track quietly in the background anytime you feel anxious. This track is best played at a level that is barely perceptible.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/live-music/live-music-at-home/?utm_source=PMNTNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=200320
https://www.facebook.com/LaurenGundersonPlaywright/videos/254433542240971/: playwriting class
https://www.broadwayhd.com/ Stream hit Broadway shows and musicals in HD. Free for 7 days.
https://www.metopera.org/user-information/nightly-met-opera-streams/ Streaming a different opera every night. Schedule currently runs through March 22.
https://seattlesymphony.org/live Streaming recorded concerts free. See their website for updated performance days/times.
https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/wigmore-hall-live/past-live-streams: classical
https://www.staatsoper.de/en/tv/ Bavarian State Opera
https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/: Vienna State Opera
https://operavision.eu/en/library/%C3%B3peras
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown Classical music has been shown to improve test scores and reduce anxiety and right now you can listen to top artists online for free. NPR published an extensive list of performances this week.
https://www.facebook.com/musicforsproutsvt/
https://www.facebook.com/danzanes/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARB5EOq_nAgBrvo_ioqfflwei0sCbFIBTkrxfICMwO771HaZal4pFkUQd2WzXKjgZwi-9Hqu6aZZ9IUm
https://www.facebook.com/LaurieBerknerBand/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE0Xnj818IDaHvIcRiq0Bg
https://www.chambermusicsociety.org/watch-and-listen/
Note-Ables: Note-Able Music Therapy Services is a nonprofit organization in Reno, Nevada, that provides music and music therapy services to people of all ages and abilities. Note-Ables has been working tirelessly to make their services accessible to all during these challenging times. Starting next week, Mon-Fri, they have a full line up of fun-filled music broadcasts for anyone to watch and enjoy! All of the videos will be broadcasted from their YouTube channel (NoteAblesReno) and will be FREE and accessible for all to watch. (from Susi Lippuner)
Theatre and Film
- https://www.aafilmfest.org/58aaff-live-stream
Virtual Concerts
- https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown
- https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams Many musicians are taking their performances to social media. (John Legend played live on Instagram yesterday. Charlie Puth released a performance today on Facebook.) Visit Billboard.com for an ongoing, updated list.
- https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/together-at-home-chris-martin-coronavirus-concert/
- https://www.92y.org/archives

Paper Airplanes

Play

Games
Game Templates
- Checkers and Chess
  - blank-checkers-chess.pdf
  - grey-white-checkers-chess.pdf
- Chutes and Ladders
Game Shows
- Concentration
  - classic_concentration.ppt
  - concentration.ppt
- Deal or No Deal
- Hollywood Squares
- Jeopardy
- Pyramid
  - pyramid.ppt
- Wheel of Fortune
- Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Hand Clapping Games
- activities-for-kids-classic-hand-clapping-games-final.pdf
- Website: https://icebreakerideas.com/hand-clapping-games/
Monopoly
Trivial Pursuit
- hhaw-trivial-pursuit-card-template.pptx
- trivial_pursuit.pdf
Websites
Board Game Sites Online: Many of these are experiencing being overloaded right now, but they are working on it to try to meet the needs of people.
- Board Game Arena: Board Game Arena has over 150 board games to play online. The games range from traditional classics like chess and backgammon to modern board games like Stone Age and Takenoko.
- Tabletopia: Tabletopia has over 800+ board games and that number is increasing all the time. Their pricing is tier-based and the first level is free. You can play the library of over 400 games with a free account. Although, for some of these games you can only play the introductory version. If you want to play other versions of the game you will need a premium account.
- Yucata: Yucata is another place to play board games online which has a very large user base. Their site is available in English and German. The home page for the website looks a little dated, but the platform is completely free and doesn’t have any adverts.
- Happy Meeple: Happy Meeple is free to register and play on. You can also play as a guest. The whole site has a light and friendly feel to it which is a refreshing change from the more serious online board game sites. The website is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Turkish.
- https://roll20.net/: Roll20 is the free, easy way to play tabletop games (such as pen and paper RPGs) online with others. It's completely web-based, so it runs right in your browser. It supports video and voice chat, background music, character sheets, a massive art library, and more! You can pay for premium content here also.
- Fantasy Grounds: Fantasy Grounds is a virtual tabletop to help facilitate play of tabletop-style role-playing games online with a GM (game master) and one or more players. It replicates what you would traditionally do around a physical table, such as rolling dice, managing character sheets, keeping campaign notes, sharing handouts and images, and moving tokens or figures around on a map.
- Dominion: Dominion online looks pretty and plays really smoothly. The interface is clean and easy to use. There is a simple gaming lobby where you can see who is wanting to play a game and how many people it is against.
- Free Game Board Apps
  - Catan (iOS, Android)
  - Onitama (iOS, Android)
  - Coup (iOS, Android)
  - Ascension (iOS, Android)
  - The Chameleon (iOS, Android)
  - Onirim (iOS, Android)

Board Games
- 7 Wonders Duel (2): sevenee.mattle.online/welcome
- Agricola (2-4): http://play-agricola.com/
- Azul (2-4): https://azee.mattle.online/
- Backgammon (1-2):
  - http://dailygammon.com/
  - cardgames.io/backgammon
- Battleship (1-2): http://en.battleship-game.org/
- Blokus (2-4): https://blokee.mattle.online/
- Bingo: Coronavirus Edition (1): manfrancisco.com/coronabingo
- Board Game Online (1-16): https://www.boardgame-online.com/
- Brass (2-4): http://brass.orderofthehammer.com/
- Century: Spice Road (2-5): https://spicee.mattle.online/
- Checkers (1-2):
  - playingcards.io/game/checkers
  - cardgames.io/checkers
- Chess
  - https://lichess.org/
  - https://www.chess.com/
- Codenames (4+):
  - http://codewordsgame.com/
  - https://www.horsepaste.com/
  - siemanko.github.io/words2
  - netgames.o/games/codenames
  - codewords.tv/home
  - ninjabunny.github.io/KodeNames
  - captnemo.in/codenames
- Decrypto (3-8): whoawhoa.github.io/decrypto
- Diplomacy (2-7):
  - http://webdiplomacy.net/
  - https://www.backstabbr.com/
  - https://www.playdiplomacy.com/
- Dominion (2-6): https://dominion.games/
- GO (1-2):
  - https://go.mattle.online/
  - https://online-go.com/
- Love Letter (2-4): netgames.io/games/love-letter
- Monopoly (2-4):
  - http://www.webopoly.org/
  - www.pogo.com/games/monopoly
- Neptune's Pride: np.ironhelmet.com/#landing
- Pente: https://pente.org
- Risk (2-6):
  - http://www.wargear.net/
  - https://www.warzone.com/
- Reversi: cardgames.io/reversi
- Scattergories (2-6): https://scattergoriesonline.net/
- Settlers of Catan (2-4):
  - https://colonist.io/
  - catanuniverse.com/en/game
- Shadow Hunters (4-8): http://www.shadowhunters.live/
- Solitaire (1): cardgames.io/solitaire
- Splendor (2-4): https://spendee.mattle.online/
- Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization (2-4): http://boardgaming-online.com/
- Yahtzee (1-2): cardgames.io/yahtzee
CARD GAMES
- 500 (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/500
- A standard deck of cards: playingcards.io/game/standard-deck
- Android: Netrunner LCG (2): https://www.jinteki.net/
- Bridge (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/bridge
- Cards Against Humanity (4+):
  - playingcards.io/game/cards-against-humanity
  - pretendyoure.xyz/zy
- Coup (2-6):
  - https://www.chickenkoup.com/
  - https://coup.thebrown.net/
- Crazy 8's: playingcards.io/game/crazy-eights
- Euchre (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/euchre
- Fish (6): https://playfish.herokuapp.com/
- Game of Thrones LCG (2): https://theironthrone.net/
- Go Fish: playingcards.io/game/go-fish
- Hearts (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/hearts
- Hanabi (2-5): https://hanabi.live/
- Keyforge (2): https://thecrucible.online/
- Legend of the Five Rings (2): https://jigoku.online/
- Match Up:
  - playingcards.io/game/match-up
  - https://setwithfriends.com/
- Oh Hell (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/oh-hell
- Pinochle (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/pinochle
- Pitch (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/pitch
- Poker (2-9):
  - https://blockchain.poker/
  - https://donkhouse.com/
- Spades (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/spades
- Uno (2-10):
  - play-uno.com/newgame.php
  - https://play.unofreak.com/
- Whist (4): www.trickstercards.com/home/whist
- Yu-Gi-Oh: https://www.duelingbook.com
DRAWING GAMES
- A Fake Artist Goes to New York (5-10): https://kc-fakeartistonline.herokuapp.com/
- Drawful 2 (3-8): jackboxgames.com/drawful-two (Steam account needed)
- Pictionary (4+):
- Telestrations (4+):
- https://www.brokenpicturephone.com/
- https://drawphone.tannerkrewson.com/
INCREMENTAL GAMES
- A Dark Room: http://adarkroom.doublespeakgames.com/
- Cookie Clicker: orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker
- Candy Box: https://candybox2.github.io/
PUZZLES
- Crossword Puzzles:
  - https://downforacross.com/
  - www.washingtonpost.com/crossword-puzzles
- Escape Rooms:
  - www.paradigmq.com/sos
  - www.enchambered.com/puzzles
- Jigsaw Puzzles:
- Little Alchemy: http://littlealchemy.com/
- Logic: www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx
- Monster Breeder: http://monsterbreeder.com/
- Nonograms: https://www.nonograms.org/
- Riddles (1): http://weffriddles.com/
- Sudoku (1):
  - https://sudoku.com/
  - https://www.dailykillersudoku.com/
  - Tetris (1-20): https://jstris.jezevec10.com/
MMORPGS
- Adventure Quest Worlds: https://www.aq.com/
- Battle Royale :
  - https://surviv.io/
  - http://tanksmith.io
- Club Penguin:
  - https://play.cprewritten.net/
  - https://cponline.pw/
- Dragon Fable: https://www.dragonfable.com/
- Dungeons and Dragons: https://roll20.net/
- Pokemon Showdown: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/
- RuneScape: www.runescape.com/splash
- TL; DR eat people, get big:
  - https://agar.io/
  - https://slither.io/
- ToonTown: https://www.toontownrewritten.com/
- Warframe: https://www.warframe.com/
TRIVIA GAMES
- Quizbowl: https://protobowl.com/
- Quizwitz: www.quizwitz.com/en/party
- Sporcle: https://www.sporcle.com/
SOCIAL DEDUCTION GAMES
- Avalon (5-10):
- Deception: Murder in Hong Kong (4-12): ninjabunny.github.io/mihk
- Inhuman Conditions (2): http://interrogation.ftwinston.com/
- One-Night Werewolf (4+):
  - netgames.io/games/onu-werewolf
  - https://werewolv.es/
- Secret Hitler (5-10):
  - https://private.secrethitler.io/
  - netgames.io/games/secret-hitler
- Spyfall (3+):
- The Resistance (5-10): http://www.theresistanceplus.com/
- Traditional Mafia (4+):
WORD GAMES
- Just One (3-7): runetiera.com/one
- Scrabble (2-4):
  - www.pogo.com/games/scrabble
  - https://www.isc.ro/
OTHER GAMES
- Black Room (1): cass.itch.io/blackroom
- Capture the Flag (1):
  - http://generals.io/
  - https://tagpro.koalabeast.com/
- Fallen London: https://www.fallenlondon.com/
- Neopets : https://www.neopets.com/

Play Doh

Self-Compassion

self_compassion_exercises.pdf
Recommended Reading:
- Highly Recommended: Germer, C. K. (2009). The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions.New York: Guilford Press.
- Beltzner, E. (2019). How to tame the tumbles: The mindful and compassionate way. Ontario: Mosaic Press.
- Bennett-Goleman, T. (2001). Emotional alchemy: How the mind can heal the heart.New York: Three Rivers Press.
- Bluth, K. (2017). The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
- Brach, T. (2003) Radical Acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha. New York: Bantam.
- Brown, B. (1999). Soul without shame: A guide to liberating yourself from the judge within. Boston: Shambala.
- Brown, B. (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection. Center City, MN: Hazelden.
- Desmond, T. (2015). Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation. Norton.
- Feldman, C. (2005). Compassion: Listening to the cries of the world. Berkeley: Rodmell Press.
- Garcia, G. (2017). Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion. Gabi Garcia Books.
- Gilbert, P. (2009). The compassionate mind. London: Constable.
- Goldstein, E. (2015). Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Goldstein, J., & Kornfield, J. (1987). Seeking the heart of wisdom: The path of insight meditation. Boston: Shambhala.
- Hanh, T. N. (1997). Teachings on love. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press.
- Kornfield, J. (1993). A path with heart. New York: Bantam Books.
- Marlowe, S. (2016). My new best friend. Summerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.
- Rosenberg, M. (2003). Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. Encinitas, CA: Puddledancer Press.
- Pollak, S. (2019). Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture your child by caring for yourself. New York: Guildford Press.
- Salzberg, S. (1997). Lovingkindness: The revolutionary art of happiness. Boston: Shambala.
- Salzberg, S. (2005). The force of kindness: change your life with love and compassion. Boulder, CO: Sounds True.
- Silberstein-Tirch, L. (2019) How to Be Nice to Yourself: The Everyday Guide to Self Compassion. San Antonio, TX: Althea Press
Websites
- The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion: www.CenterforMSC.org
- Making Friends with Yourself: Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens www.centerformsc.org/msc-teens
- Chris Germer: www.chrisgermer.com
- General Sites on Mindfulness and Compassion:
  - Mindful website: www.mindful.org
  - The Mindfulness Institute: www.mindfulnessinstitute.ca
  - The Compassion Institute: www.compassioninstitute.com
  - The Center for Healthy Minds: www.centerhealthyminds.org
  - Mindfulness Research Guide: www.goamra.org
  - Mindfulness Exercises www.mindfulnessexercises.com
  - Compassionate Living: www.compassionateliving.info
  - Foundation for Active Compassion: www.foundationforactivecompassion.org/
  - Mindsight Institute: www.mindsightinstitute.com
  - The Center for Nonviolent Communication: www.cnvc.org
  - Awareness in Action: www.awarenessinaction.org
  - The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education: http://ccare.stanford.edu/
  - Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life: www.greatergood.berkeley.edu
  - The Charter for Compassion: www.charterforcompassion.org
  - The Compassionate Mind Foundation: www.compassionatemind.co.uk
  - Christopher Germer, PhD, Author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: www.mindfulselfcompassion.org
  - Mindful Awareness Research Center at University of California Los Angeles: www.marc.ucla.edu
  - University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness: www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx
  - Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy: www.meditationandpsychotherapy.org
  - University of California at San Diego Center for Mindfulness: mindfulness.ucsd.edu/
  - Mind and Life Institute: www.mindandlife.org
  - Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice: www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness
  - Mindfulness page maintained by David Fresco: www.personal.kent.edu/%7Edfresco/mindfulness.htm
  - Mindfulness page maintained by Christopher Walsh: www.mindfulness.org.au
  - The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society: www.contemplativemind.org
  - The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom: www.wisebrain.org
    The Centre for Mindfulness Studies: www.mindfulnessstudies.com
- Clinical Applications
  - Kristin Neff's Website: https://self-compassion.org/--has a number of guided mindfulness/self-compassion meditations
  - Compassion Focused Therapy: www.compassionfocusedtherapy.com
  - Internal Family Systems Therapy: www.selfleadership.org
  - Befriending Ourselves Resource Page: www.befriendingourselves.com
  - Compassion Power (for anger management): www.compassionpower.com
  - Mindfulness-based symptom management: www.ottawamindfulnessclinic.com
  - Social anxiety and mindfulness: www.shyness.com
  - Mindfulness and recovery from child abuse: www.jimhopper.com/mindfulness
  - Addictive Behaviors Research Center: depts.washington.edu/abrc/meditation.htm
  - Center for Mindful Eating: www.tcme.org
  - Acceptance and commitment therapy: www.contextualpsychology.org/act
  - Dialectical Behavior Therapy: http://blogs.uw.edu/brtc/
  - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/Research/cognition-emotion/researchtopics/mindfulness.shtml
- Education and Parenting
  - Mindfulness in Schools Project (.b): http://mindfulnessinschools.org
  - Mindful Schools: www.mindfulschools.org
  - Association for Mindfulness in Education: www.mindfuleducation.org
  - Inner Kids: www.innerkids.org
  - Mindfulness in Education Network: www.mindfuled.org
  - The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education: www.dalailamacenter.org
  - Mindful Awareness Parenting: http://www.maplinc.com.au/professional_training.html
- Insight Meditation Sites:
  - Insight Meditation Society: www.dharma.org/ims
  - Spirit Rock Meditation Center: www.spiritrock.org
  - Insight Meditation Community of Washington: www.imcw.org
  - Dharma Seed: www.dharmaseed.org
  - Tara Brach: www.tarabrach.com
  - Jack Kornfield: www.jackkornfield.com
  - Sharon Salzberg: www.sharonsalzberg.com

Sensory

Train Cams

Pragmatics and Social Skills

www.everydayspeech.com - sign up for a free trial. Also free if your SLP has access.
Short wordless videos https://docs.google.com/document/d/135i48wOZvhcEMH9kfHRdxQVj6dBlBqePeF8ZaSR9rSk/edit
Free use of Social Express Interactive Software through April 15th: https://socialexpress.com/sign-up/?fbclid=IwAR2OUA3T9Fz-n7sA9SqGCDZIwbQM5dRcMGX5sXIoTyBdbsaEshHoSe-kJZw#quote-request
Videolearningsquad.com - free right now only
Free reading sources: https://blog.reallygoodstuff.com/11-free-reading-websites-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR2SQEuFTkrhMuFqJSRhblxiYuQ5FTEdZ16bLJSQsV9oBHw0JLLlVHP7yJw
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School-Based Materials

Distance Learning Story for Children
https://www.additudemag.com/learning-at-home-resources-schedule-elementary-school-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=parent_march_2020&utm_content=032120&goal=0_d9446392d6-55f18087ee-292835589
123 Homeschool 4 Me
Over 200,000+ free homeschool printables on all school subjects for FREE
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy
§ What It Is: This comprehensive program covers a wide variety of subjects for students aged 2-8 (Pre-K through second grade). It offers more than 850 self-guided lessons across 10 levels. A companion program focuses on teaching English as a second language for this age group.
§ What They’re Offering: ABCmouse for Teachers and ABCmouse for Schools are always free for all schools and teachers in the U.S. In another country? Contact them here to see what they offer if you’re closed due to COVID-19/coronavirus.
BrainPOP
§ What It Is: BrainPop offers in-depth learning on topics across the curriculum for upper elementary and middle school students. Each topic includes videos, quizzes, related reading, and even coding activities. Teachers have access to planning and tracking resources too. They also offer BrainPop Jr., specially designed for younger kids.
§ What They’re Offering: All schools get free access to their COVID-19/coronavirus online learning resources for talking to students about the topic. Any school closed due to the outbreak can receive free unlimited use of BrainPOP during their closure. Contact them here.
ReadingIQj
§ What It Is: ReadingIQ is a comprehensive digital library offering books, magazines, comics, and more for kids from ages 2-12. It’s a smart replacement for library time right now and makes it possible for teachers to monitor what and how much their students are reading.
§ What They’re Offering: Age of Learning is offering ReadingIQ free to schools closed due to the outbreak. Contact them here for more information.
Scholastic
§ What It Is: Scholastic created the Scholastic Learn at Home website to provide students with approximately 20 days worth of learning journeys that span various content areas. Students get approximately three hours of learning opportunities per day, including projects based on articles and stories, virtual field trips, reading and geography challenges, and more.
§ What They’re Offering: This service is free and limits printing materials for those who don’t have adequate access. Learn more here.
Vooks
What It Is: Missing storytime already? Vooks is a kid-safe online streaming library of read-aloud animated storybooks.
What They’re Offering: Vooks is offering a free one-year membership to all teachers. Find out more here.
https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/blog/2020-03-06-free-access-schools-online-maths-coronavirus Game-based math for grades 5-10. Free for students and teachers for 60 days (or longer if your school is still closed).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebnn8LJ4rCJgUeRAhGDB-2Aqh7j6Xx9lbOXRmB7CtxCHqfug/viewform Easy-to-use, online coding platform for kids. Free until May
https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome Escape-room style online learning games. multiple subjects and grade levels. Free games/lessons are listed at breakoutedu.com/funathome
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/coronavirus-response/ Standards-based digital curriculum resources for K–12 classrooms. Includes digital textbooks, multimedia and professional development. Free until the end of the school year.
https://listenwise.com/ High quality podcasts and lesson collections for ELA, Social Studies and Science. Free for parents and teachers through May 31.
https://www.readworks.org/ Curriculum/lessons for improving reading comprehension. Reading material/passages, quizzes, vocabulary and more. Free all the time. Donations suggested.
https://2simple.com/blog/using-purple-mash-when-school-closed/ Open-ended tools for students to learn coding, writing, math and more in a hands-on, creative way. Free until your school reopens.
https://www.virtualfieldtrips.org/ Video field trips aligns to states' educational standards. Free 60-day membership or longer if needed).
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/learning/coronavirus-resources-teaching-learning-and-thinking-critically.html
https://www.txgifted.org/school%20closure%20resources
Interland, a game with lessons on digital citizenship and safety.
450 Ivy League Courses You can Take for Free Right Now
Coursera has hundreds of free adult education courses from colleges and universities around the world in subjects like history, science, and art.
logical-reasoning.pdf
Basic Concepts of Logic
http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~mohanan/inquiry/reason2.pdf
https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/logical-reasoning-test.pdf

​We are related to each other.By taking care of you,I take care of myself.By taking care of myself,I take care of you.Happiness and safety are notindividual matters. Thich Nhat Hanh

We are related to each other.
By taking care of you,
I take care of myself.
By taking care of myself,
I take care of you.
Happiness and safety are not
individual matters. Thich Nhat Hanh