Resources for School Communities in Times of Crisis

We are saddened and concerned by the recent events at the Capitol. And, we know that many educators have to carry the additional responsibility of having to address these events immediately with your students, with your colleagues, and are looking for ways to process these events yourselves.

Below is a collection of resources we hope will help you today and in the days to come. We will continue to add resources to this document. Last updated: 01/06/2021. You are welcome to share this document https://bit.ly/EducatorCrisisResources

If you would like to add additional resources, please contact us via [email protected].

Who is it for?	Resources
Self Care Resources	Breathe for Change: Free Live Events and Resources for Educators Breathe For Change: Free On Demand Meditations and Yoga for Educators Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health Guided Meditations and Scripts from UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center Progress Muscle Relaxation - a stress reduction technique Self-Compassion Guided Meditations and Exercises from Dr. Kristen Neff Square Breathing for Stress Reduction The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley
For Teachers	Curricular Resources & Lesson Plans
	Contentious Elections and the Peaceful Transition of Power Lessons and Resources HS SS teachers using a lesson from PBS around Fact or Fiction to help students sort through misinformation When white supremacists overthrew a government: The hidden history of a North Carolina Coup (Atlantic Article) 12 Things Equity-Focused Teachers Can Say - shares how teachers can make sure their classroom dialogue is mindful of students' diverse needs and builds equitable learning environments Video of this content Webinar of this content
	Navigating Conversations & Addressing Difficult Topics
	When Bad Things Happen When Bad Things Are Happening Difficult Dialogues Restorative Community Practices Guide Resources for Teachers on the Days After the Attack on the US Capitol Teaching in the Wake of Violence How to Support Students With Trauma
For Leaders	Leadership, Teams, & Culture
	Why Psychological Safety is More Important Than Ever for a Staff Navigating a Crisis
	Providing Support
	5 Ways to Help Students in Trauma 7 Ways to Calm a Young Brain in Trauma Helping Your Students Cope With a Violent World
For Students	Activities to Process Emotions
	Teaching Tolerance: Student Tasks - Do Something ( 30 tasks based on grade bands that teachers can have students do to process trauma, violence, and social justice) K-2 - Collage of Concerns (student rubric) 6-12- Writing Letters for Change (student planning guide, rubric ) Student Processing Guide (Processing the Events in Washington, DC)
For Families & Communities	How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis

Resources for School Communities in Times of Crisis

Resources for School Communities in Times of Crisis

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