Family Engagement Newsletter
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
SAFER AT HOME
Resources for school, home and community supporting students with disabilities.
APRIL 2020 Mid Month Special Edition
School Based Mental Health Updates and Mental Health Resources
Real-Living Counselors are available 24/7 via the
Student and Family Assistance Program phone line. The phone number is 855.838.7170
It can be used for emotional support through the entirety of this school closure situation.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or distressed over COVID-19,
you can call a distress line at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
If you have additional questions about mental health resources in the
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, please see www.cardinalcare.info
Taking Care of your behavioral health
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During Isolation/Quarantine: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf
Helping Homebound Children During COVID Outbreak: https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Helping_Homebound_Children_during_COVID19_Outbreak.pdf
Self Care for PARENTS
Self Care Tips from Mayo Health System
Mayo Health System Shares Tips for Physical and Mental Health Care
COVID-19 Self Care: Tips From The World Health Organization
- Eat healthy foods
- Stay physically active
- Get regular sleep and rest
- Create a sense of structure and routine in daily life
- Connect socially with friends and family, while maintaining physical distance
Structure is the Key to At Home Learning
SETTING UP FOR HOMEWORK SUCCESS
BRAIN BREAKS ARE GOOD FOR LEARNING
A Brain Break is a 5 minute movement break
ROUTINES CAN BE HELPFUL
Free Second Step and Committee for Children Resources for Educators and Families to Use During School Closures
Imagine Neighborhood
Mind Yeti
If you're new to Mind Yeti, welcome! Please enjoy our free guided mindfulness sessions and videos
LITTLEchildren BIGchallenges
Tantrums, Tears, and Tempers: Behavior Is Communication
PACER.org shares some questions you can consider asking about your child’s challenging behaviors and some steps you can take to help decrease the likelihood of that behavior from happening again.
- What Is the Purpose of the Behavior?
- What Factors Affect Behavior?
- How Should a Parent Encourage Positive Behaviors?
Relaxation and Mindfulness Apps for Kids with Anxiety
https://cardinalcare.info/relaxation-and-mindfulness-apps-for-kids-with-anxiety/
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
Head Space
Stress less & relaxing sounds
DreamyKid
Kids Yoga Deck
Stop, Breathe & Think Kids
Breathing Bubbles
Smiling Mind Meditation for all ages
Positive Penguins
Calm Counter Social Story & Anger Management Tool
Emotionary
Take a Chill - Stressed Teens
Chill-Outz
Super Stretch Yoga
Relax Melodies
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Family Services Special Education
We encourage users to contact us if you find inappropriate content.
Email: malnorlr@chipfalls.org
Website: http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/Special_Education.cfm
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3075