Barclay Brook Elementary School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Below are resources that you can use during this transition. I will be available through email so please feel free to contact me at Brittney.Ragusa@monroe.k12.nj.us during this time. I will be adding resources while the schools remain closed.  If you would like any information on a topic that is not listed below, please email me and I will do my best to help meet your needs.

Thank you,
Brittney Ragusa

Explaining COVID-19 to Children: 

The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9KNhmOCV4 This book does a great job explaining the virus in a way that students can understand. 

Coronavirus Story for Children

Coronavirus Story with Feelings Check-In

Coronavirus - Coping with Change

Building Resiliency in Children During a Pandemic 

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/#.XoDHXDLomi8.email

Social Emotional Learning Books:

• Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44bQRoEmHAY&list=PL6u4sxm1zHLXBpXAOPQ6tFnIM1CkbRx7s&index=7
• We Are All Wonders by R.J. Palacio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhD5ZKH_Fy4&list=PL6u4sxm1zHLXBpXAOPQ6tFnIM1CkbRx7s&index=13
• The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7n2KKShXmw
• One by Katheryn Otoshi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmX5i8Pf3_0
• Kindness Is Cooler Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et4KluESo0o

 Also, here is a link to some great SEL books: https://www.weareteachers.com/15-must-have-picture-books-for-teaching-social-emotional-skills/

Mindfulness Books:

Books By Susan Verde:
I am Peace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXA3837uv3w
I am Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V5AIDu1GHo (read along with Mrs. Mahoney!)
I am Human - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoXlkTmL8q0
I am Yoga - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QFvf_bImrU

Listening To My Body by Gabi Garcia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B6Rik-TA-Q

Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems by Kate Coombs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snKYQU8GTyU