Helpful Hints for Parents

How to Help Make Distance Learning Work Establish routines and expectations Define the physical space for your child’s and proper etiquette for online learning

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6B4_oUeZhw In need of WiFi?

o https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/open-xfinity-wifi-hotspots

Monitor communications from your children’s teachers

o Google Classroom using Stream o DoJo

Begin and end each day with a check-in with you child

o http://www.hes-extraordinary.com

Helpful Hints for Parents Take an active role in helping your child process and own their learning

o Ask your child to explain to you what they are doing Establish times for quiet and reflection (mindfulness activities)

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_qU7l-fcU o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsy2L9VvX90 o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmWYD6aHLhg

Encourage physical activity and/or exercise Have your child take regular breaks

o Type Brain Breaks on google for other links o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZeM18fPbvI o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ6BPWyIueQ o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388Q44ReOWE o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoF_d5sgGgc o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hft6uJQIF4g

Keep your children social, but set rules around their social media interactions

o Social media explained visually § https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNIIUD_oQg

o Children and the Internet § https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKZ9-MHN1zE

o Screen time rules for kids § https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtbdqIds_3c

Helpful Hints for Parents

Children’s Literacy Beyond the Classroom Activities to encourage literacy at home

o https://www.readingrockets.org/article/25-activities-reading-and-writing-fun

Resources to help parents learn more about literacy o http://readby4th.org/workshops/

Children’s Math Skills Beyond the Classroom Activities to encourage math at home

o https://www.naeyc.org/math-at-home Resources to help parents learn more about math

o http://www.nea.org/home/59862.htm

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Supporting my Child through COVID-19

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Coping with anxiety at

Talk to your parents if you feel that your anxiety is a big problem for you at home. Work together with your parents and other family members to think of ways to help you cope when you get anxious. Let them know what they can do or say that would be helpful.

Find a place in your house that is peaceful. In this place, put a few things that might distract you or help you feel better when you’re anxious, such as puzzles, music, books, or coloring pages. Make sure to go to this place whenever you feel yourself getting anxious. You can also do fun things outside to distract yourself – with your parent’s permission.

Think of ways to relax your body. Deep breathing is a simple way to get your body to calm down. Try breathing in and out slowly. While doing this, count to 10 or imagine being at a place that is calming. Squeezing and relaxing different parts of your body can also be helpful. You can also make and use a stress ball whenever you start feeling anxious.

What are some things that make you anxious at home? Knowing your triggers can help you plan ahead. If there’s something at home that usually makes you feel anxious, try to think of helpful ways to cope beforehand so that you’re prepared when the trigger happens.

Use positive self-talk! Positive self-talk is when you say things to yourself to keep calm when you’re feeling anxious. Try to tell yourself to “breathe” or that “everything will be OK.” What are other things you might be able to say when you feel anxious? Remember to stay positive! Having negative thoughts or self-talk will only make things worse.

Know your body warning signs! Your body will give you clues to let you know that you are starting to feel anxious. Some people start to sweat or get fidgety, or it becomes harder for them to breath. Whenever you feel your warning signs begin, that lets you know that it is time to take action. What happens to your body when you start to feel anxious?

Helpful Hints for Parents

Use positive self-talk

Do deep breathing

Watch your favorite movie

Take a shower

Go for a walk

Talk to a counselor

Laugh

Paint or draw

Exercise

Play with your pet

Go for a jog

Talk to a friend

Play a video game

Hang out with friends

Listen to your favorite song

Take a time out

Think of something funny

Play with your favorite toy

Use an I-Feel message

Count to 10

Spend time with family

Go for a hike

Flip through a magazine

Visit somewhere new

Face your problem

Eat a healthy meal

Watch your favorite TV show

Do a word search

Write a short story

Play your favorite sport

Take a nap if you need it

Do a crossword puzzle

Play a game outside

Cook or bake with a parent

Ask for a hug

Set a goal

Think of your favorite memory

Dance

Go for a bike ride

Go to the park

Stretch or do yoga

Clean your room

Do something kind

Smile until you feel better

Think of the consequences

Learn a new skill

Listen to calming music

Host a dinner party

Do your homework

Think of your strengths

Talk in a funny voice

Volunteer your time

Have a picnic

Rearrange your room

Call a relative

Meet someone new

Create an action plan

Draw a comic

Talk to your pet

Read a positive quote

Write your feelings in a journal

Pick out an outfit for tomorrow

Try to make your sibling laugh

Try to make your parents laugh

Walk the dog

Create jewelry

Write your own song

Play a board or card game

Play on your phone

Answer a “Would You Rather” question

Sing

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Meeting Basic Needs Food Pantries in New Haven Food Pantries offered by BELIEVE IN ME EMPOWERMENT CORP. Description: Pantry provides food to persons in need in New Haven the third Thursday of the month from 4-6pm. Location Information: BELIEVE IN ME EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION

o 427 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06511 o Voice: 203-772-2771 o Hours of operation at site: M-F: 10am-6pm o Email: bimecnewhaven@gmail.com o Website: bimecnewhaven.com

Food Pantries offered by FAITH TEMPLE REVIVAL CENTER Description: Church based food pantry provides nonperishable food items to anyone in need. Food pantry is open by appointment only. Location Information: FAITH TEMPLE REVIVAL CENTER

o 834 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06514 o Voice: 203-928-8065 Gwen Felder o Hours of operation at site: By appointment only

Grocery Delivery Program for Homebound in New Haven offered by FISH OF GREATER NEW HAVEN

Description: FISH delivers groceries to those who are homebound and unable to get to a food pantry. Clients include: the elderly, handicapped, those going through major medical treatments or who have children going through the same. Clients must call the hotline to go through the intake process in order to receive groceries.

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o Location Information: FISH OF GREATER NEW HAVEN o (n/a), New Haven, CT, 06531 o Voice: 203-503-0106 o Hours of operation at site: Calls accepted M-F: 9am-4pm;

Delivery Hours M-F: 12noon-3pm o Email: info@fishofgreaternewhaven.org o Website: www.fishofgreaternewhaven.org

Food Pantries offered by NEW HAVEN CHURCH OF CHRIST FOOD PANTRY Description: Church based food pantry provides food for persons in need every second and third Friday of the month from 11am-12:30pm in the Greater New Haven area.

o Location Information: NEW HAVEN CHURCH OF CHRIST FOOD PANTRY

o 16 Gem Street, New Haven, CT, 06511 o Voice: 203-777-2992 Church phone o Hours of operation at site: 2nd & 3rd Friday of the month

from 11am-12:30pm

Food Pantries offered by BETHEL AME CHURCH FOOD PANTRY Description: Church based food pantry distributes food on the third Saturday of the month from 10am to 12noon to residents of the Beaver Pond neighborhood.

o Location Information: BETHEL AME CHURCH FOOD PANTRY o 255 Goffe Street, New Haven, CT, 06511 o Voice: 203-915-2947 Pantry Coordinator - Primary Number o Hours of operation at site: Every 3rd Saturday 10am-12noon