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Free Conflict-Resolution Situation Questions

Free Conflict-Resolution Situation Questions | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Free therapy resources for mental health professionals: These task cards will help your clients improve their conflict-resolution skills.
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This page features access to 40 conflict situation questions that could easily be thrown into a slide show. 
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75 Ways for Kids to Connect and Contribute

75 Ways for Kids to Connect and Contribute | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Keeping it safe by staying at home may seem like a block to connection and contribution, but it can also provide a wonderful opportunity to build unity,
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Great suggestions for home or for possibly, groups.
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Free Technology for Teachers: Seven Ideas for Flipgrid Activities

Free Technology for Teachers: Seven Ideas for Flipgrid Activities | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
One of the reasons that Flipgrid became popular and continues to grow in popularity is that it can be used across grade levels. Anothe
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Some social workers and teachers are using Flipgrid with great student engagement.
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Wheel of Names | Random name picker

Wheel of Names | Random name picker | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Free and easy to use. Used by teachers and for raffles. Enter names and spin the wheel to pick a random winner. Customize look and feel, save and share wheels.
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This was shared in one of our Meet Ups.  It is great for on-line interactions.  You can use it for names, or could have a list of activities, or feelings...  
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Developing the Next Generation of Mindful Leaders

Developing the Next Generation of Mindful Leaders | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
kid-grit is a holistic approach to creating a well-rounded student. kid-grit is where Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness and Character-Education meet.
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Kid-Grit is featuring a resource guide to SEL for COVID-19.  
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Developing the Next Generation of Mindful Leaders
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Therapy Worksheets, Tools, and Handouts

Therapy Worksheets, Tools, and Handouts | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Free worksheets, treatment guides, and videos for mental health professionals. Topics include CBT, anger management, self-esteem, relaxation, and more.
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This website has many free videos, worksheets, info-sheets and resources for multiple ages.
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Family Resources: Remote Learning 

Family Resources: Remote Learning  | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Family Resources: Remote Learning by Kathryn Gaymer | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts
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This page has many suggestions and resources for parents. 
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Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Every student deserves a champion.
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This was mentioned in @SchoolSocWork Alternative Ed presentation.  it appears to have inspirational materials for many age levels. 
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Pre-K/EC SSW During a Pandemic Webinar

This webinar will feature a panel of SSW from around the country who all work in Pre-K/EC schools and who are trying to figure out how to “do” SSW durin
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Front line workers share their experiences with Pre-K Social Work in a remote working world.  Check out the resources in the Google Folder associated with the video.
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QuaverSEL Preview

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Quaver SEL offers a two week free trial.  @TheSSWAA members may obtain a free trial until the end of the school year. 
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25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens (+Tips!)

25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens (+Tips!) | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Here's a list of fun mindfulness activities and exercises for kids and teens that will teach them about mindfulness in playful way (in school f.i.). Enjoy!
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This BLOG has a number of mindfulness activities and videos.  
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High School SSW During a Pandemic Webinar

This webinar will feature a panel of SSW from around the country who all work in high schools and who are trying to figure out how to “do” SSW during thi
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Good video about High School Practice. This includes a few APPs, self-care, homelessness, and other suggestions. Thanks @SchoolSocWork.
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There’s an App for That—School Counseling and SEL Go Online

There’s an App for That—School Counseling and SEL Go Online | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
From virtual counseling to wellness apps, school districts are increasingly turning to “telehealth” to meet students’ mental health needs during the pandemic.
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This is a great blog that features a number of on-line tools. 
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Using #CBITS or #BounceBack in a Remote Group During COVID-19

Using #CBITS or #BounceBack in a Remote Group During COVID-19 | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
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This shows what elements of their programs could be used in a preventive manner. 
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Free Technology for Teachers: Create Random Story Starters With Google Sheets

Free Technology for Teachers: Create Random Story Starters With Google Sheets | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
There are lots of neat things that you can do with Google Sheets if you know how to get started. Getting started is often the hardes
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This appears to have many possible uses in on-line learning.
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Responsive circles for COVID-19 | News

IAs many of us gather virtually during this time of COVID-19, we feel a need to talk about what is happening and how we’re being affected. 


The impact has to do with those who become sick, obviously. The rest of us who are settling in place in our home

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Not sure how to talk about COVID-19?  These questions are great to get the conversation started.
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Flipgrid | Empower Every Voice

Flipgrid | Empower Every Voice | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Flipgrid empowers social learning in PreK to PhD classrooms around the world. Use video the way your students do.
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Social Workers are using Flipgrid to foster reflective SEL thinking and build social skills.  They are posting a question and kids take turns answering making quick videos.
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PlayingCards.io Virtual Tabletop

PlayingCards.io Virtual Tabletop | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Play any tabletop game online with friends. PlayingCards.io Multiplayer Virtual Card Table
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This APP is being used to engage students on-line.  Great for teaching social skills like turn taking. Other games as well.   Thanks @SchoolSocWork
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Kids Explain The Science of Happiness

Kids Explain The Science of Happiness | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
A group of kids are asked various questions about what makes us happy. How do you turn a frown upside down? Is laughing better than smiling?These cheerful kids are asked to demonstrate various different smiles. I dare you not to smile back! These happy people know what they are talking about. The
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Great Video on Happiness with younger kids.
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MINDCRAFT Education Edition

MINDCRAFT Education Edition | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Sign up to use Minecraft in the Classroom with Minecraft: Education Edition. Already have an account? No worries, you can sign in here with ease or simply use your Microsoft account to quickly access all that we have to offer.
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This was shared during one of the @SchoolSocWork webinars on SW Practice. 
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Alt Ed SSW During a Pandemic Webinar

This webinar will feature a panel of SSW from around the country who all work in alt ed schools and who are trying to figure out how to “do” SSW during thi
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Front line workers share their experiences with Alternative Education Social Work in a remote working world. Check out the resources in the Google Folder associated with the video.
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Middle School SSW During a Pandemic Webinar

This webinar will feature a panel of SSW from around the country who all work in Middle Schools and who are trying to figure out how to “do” SSW during thi
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This webinar is targeted towards working with Middle School Students i  COVID-19.  There is a Google Folder with resources on the page.
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This is SSWN Middle School presentation in their series. Check out the Google folder of resources. 
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Story of the Oyster and the Butterfly

Story of the Oyster and the Butterfly | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
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This is a nice book that looks like it can be easily downloaded and printed for kids to use a  a workbook. 
Jose Luis Yañez's curator insight, July 4, 2020 6:14 AM
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New! Mindfulness of Emotions - Free: Online Mindfulness Class for Kids!

New! Mindfulness of Emotions - Free: Online Mindfulness Class for Kids! | Engaging Therapeutic Resources and Activities | Scoop.it
Mindful Schools is offering mindfulness classes for kids! Join us for mindful activities, mindful movement, read-alouds and let's have fun exploring mindfulness together.
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This has some nice videos that can be posted and shared. They use kids in the videos. 
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Therapy in a Nutshell

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Checkout Therapy in Nutshell for their You Tube channel.  Lots of short videos that talk about a variety of topics including anxiety.  Thanks @SchoolSocWork. 
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