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ONLINE RESOURCES

Resources for Families in Times of Covid-19

With the decision to close K-12 schools in many places, this can be a stressful time for kids and families. Following the advice of Mr. Rogers to “look for the helpers” in times of uncertainty and fear, many individuals, agencies, and businesses have stepped forward to provide FREE resources for their communities. We decided to begin collecting these resources here. Some of these–like food assistance–will be specific to Lane County, Oregon, and some will be for families anywhere. Resources are arranged by topic. Click on a topic to go the list.

Online Resources

        1. KITS’ very own Coach Livia will regularly post a new drawing prompt to @amalg_imals. Draw your own picture and see other’s wacky combinations, post with the hashtag #amalgimals.

        2. Check out these cool art mini lessons, one about dinosaurs and making your own dino out of recycled materials, and this one on creating your own portrait while also learning about presidential portraits and the most recent presidential portrait by artist Kehinde Wiley.

        3. Many artists are doing free art tutorials for kids and adults. Learn to draw a pot bellied pig with artist Eileen Murphy, or Wendy MacNaughton who is doing a live drawing class for kids each day this week on Instagram.

        4. Draw every every day on YouTube with Jarret J. Kroscoczka author of “Hey, Kiddo” and the “Lunch Lady” graphic novels.

        5. Mo Willems, author of the The Pigeon series, has videos of draw-alongs, activity sheets, and more.

        6. Draw with illustrator Matt Tavares on his Facebook page.

        7. Online games involving art and works of art from the Getty Museum.

        8. Try some new maker projects with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, as well as a section called ‘Museum at Home‘ with activities and DIY shows.

 

      1. Language Sprout offers story times and lessons in a variety of languages including Spanish, French, and Chinese.

      2. Learn Spanish with games from Rockalingua.
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    1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
    2. Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
    3. Crisis Text Line: 741741 (in the U.S.)

 

    1. This is a stressful time for parents and kids. Mindfulness and meditation not only help with stress and anxiety, but may help your immune system. Try free apps like, Headspace for kids with cute, kid-friendly animation, Breathe, Think, Do from Sesame Street (bilingual app but only available for iPhone/iPad unfortunately), or Insight Timer.
    2. An great infographic to remind parents how to handle challenging behavior which might be more likely when everyone is feeling stressed about being at home so much.

    3. A wide range of mental health resources from the Child Mind Institute including tip sheets, videos, and online consultations.

    4. A factsheet for parents and caregivers on helping families cope in times of Covid-19 with useful tips on handling stress and anxiety.

    5. Great suggestions on how parents and kids can de-stress from PBSKids.

    6. A resource guide during times of Covid-19 for survivors of domestic and family violence.

    7. A Safe Space offers coping tips and resources as well as a place to chat with a professional.

    8. A comprehensive list of mental health resources focusing on many topics from general mental health and well-being to resources for specific groups such as those experiencing OCD, eating issues, and substance use issues, and LGBTQ youth.

 

    1. A nice explanation of why handwashing works for elementary and older kids.

    2. Great infographic for reminding kids (and adults) how to make the most of Healthy Handwashing.

 

    1. Great explanation from PBSKids on how to talk with kids about the Coronavirus and ways to protect against germs.

    2. Resources from the CDC for talking to children about Covid-19.

    3. An easy to understand explanation for young children about why schools are closed right now.
    4. Another social story about why schools are closed right now.

    5. Helpful tips on talking with anxious children and teens about Covid-19.

 

  • Can’t go browse for books at the St. Vincent DePaul stores? You can shop online and still help your neighbors.

  • Volunteer to help a local foster family in Oregon through My NeighbOR.

The KITS Programs are a family of evidence-based curricula that promote school success by strengthening children’s skills, increasing parental involvement, and supporting educators across the transition to kindergarten.

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This year, we return to in-person training. We will be in spaces where multiple programs, in addition to KITS, operate. We are asking all attendees to agree with the Confidentiality Agreement below to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.

As an employee, volunteer, visitor, or associate of TFC Consultants, Inc., Oregon Social Learning Center and OSLC Developments, Inc., I agree to the following:

  1. To refrain from discussing material relating to individual persons and/or families with, or in the presence of, persons other than those who have signed this confidentiality agreement.
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KITS uses ongoing coaching to support educators in the implementation of the model. We do this through viewing groups on video, weekly team meetings, and fidelity monitoring. Your team will record KITS School Readiness and Parent Groups and upload each session to a secure online platform (such as Box.com). The videos are only used as a means to support KITS staff. We promise it’s not scary!

Your KITS team will meet every week to talk about what is working well and areas where you may be experiencing challenges. During these meetings, teams and coaches will work together to problem-solve challenges, offer support and encouragement, and celebrate successes!

If parents or students do not wish to be recorded, they can be seated out of view or for online parent groups they may turn off their cameras.

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