by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Panthers!
During my last classroom counseling lesson in kindergarten, first and second grades at school, we discussed EMPATHY or understanding and caring about how other people feel. To build on that lesson, I’d like to encourage your kids to focus on GRATITUDE and think about what and who they are thankful for in their lives. Let them try this out: Gratitude_Scavenger_Hunt (from mybrainblox.com)
There has been a lot of research about the benefits of gratitude on how kids think and feel such as:
During this unusual time as we adjust to life and learning apart from the physical school buildings, I’m hoping this activity will help our students focus on more positives in their lives. Here’s another screen-free activity that your kids can do with or without your help. Let them try to complete what they can without your help and show off their answers to you. You can help them fill in the blanks and remind them about all the good stuff they have to be thankful for. Enjoy!
Gratitude_Scavenger_Hunt
As always, please reach out if I can help support you, your student and/or family in any way.
Digital Learning Activity Gratitude Mindfulness
by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Panthers!
Here’s some information about a food drive not too far from our school. Hope this helps some! If you need any help or support, please reach out! Email Flynn.Pustilnik@cobbk12.org, and then we can schedule a time to talk.
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by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park families!
Kindness classes are being offered through CBS on Facebook if you need a break from the academics during our digital learning days.
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by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Panthers!
Here are some meal options for students while school buildings are closed. Hope you find these helpful. Please reach out if you have any questions or need help with anything.
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by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Panthers!
Here’s another screen-free idea to help get outside with your kiddos and encourage mindfulness. What is mindfulness you ask? It is when we ask kids to pay full attention to something, while relaxing their bodies and clearing their minds of everything else. (for more information on mindfulness: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/mindfulness.html). Mindfulness activities can help kids build self-awareness, reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation.
Maybe this week when you need a break from technology and can get outside, join your student on this Nature Mindful Scavenger Hunt (from lookforlittlehelpers.com):
Nature_Mindful_Scavenger_Hunt
Digital Learning Activity Mindfulness
by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Panthers!
Here are some resources for families and community members who may be in crisis, experiencing trauma during this time, or needing extra support for any reason. These organizations are easy to connect with through a phone call or even a text at all hours of the day and night! Click the links if you want more information. Please reach out if I can help or provide more resources.
Call 1-800-715-4225
GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
- Provide telephonic crisis intervention services
- Dispatch mobile crisis teams
- Assist individuals in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the State
- Link individuals with urgent appointment service
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 (Free, confidential and 24/7)
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. All of Crisis Text Line’s Crisis Counselors are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis.
Crisis Resources
by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Panthers!
Looking for an idea to practice social-emotional learning (SEL) at home? Here is a choice board to work on with your kids. A choice board is a graphic organizer that allows students to choose how they will learn a concept. Inside each square is an activity. Students can choose one or several activities to complete. Try to complete a whole row or maybe even the whole board throughout week #2 of digital learning. Click on the link to download a PDF version. Happy digital learning! 🙂
SEL_Choice_Board_SPES
Digital Learning Activity Mindfulness
by flynn530
Here’s a place to start if you’re looking for resources while the school buildings are closed….
Cobb County Family Resources
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by flynn530
Hi Sedalia Park Families and staff!
I’m available to you during online office hours of 9-10:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please email me (flynn.pustilnik@cobbk12.org) if you have questions, need resources, or would like us set up an digital or phone appointment outside office hours.
I look forward to staying connected even through this difficult time!
Counselor Intro Crisis Resources Digital Learning Activity
