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Safe Online Schooling

Important information for Parents and Caregivers

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Stay-At-Home ResourcesUpcoming Webinars/Video Links

1.  Movement                                                                                

     1.01  Active Screen Time

     1.02  Indoor Activities & Games

     1.03  Non-Screen Activities

     1.04  Sworkit Kids

     1.05  Yogaverse: Demo

     1.06  Physical Education, Healthy Eating, Emotion Well-Being Resources (Grades K - 3 and 4 - 6)

     1.07  Fun Activities for Kids!

     1.08  The Ballet Coach (Imaginative ballet fun for toddlers to teens)

     1.09  The Little Gym (Four fun free gymnastic lessons released every Thursday!
Categories: Toddlers, 3-6, 6-12 years

     1.10  NHL Jets Young Athletes Series Fitness Training (Ages 10-13 Years)

     1.11  Jets at Home Hockey Development


2.  I'm Bored

     2.01  Things I Can Do

     2.02  Family Boredom Busters

     2.03  Should I Worry About Extra Screen Time Right Now?

     2.04  NHL Jets Activity Zone for Kids

     2.05  Moose Hockey Activity Book for Kids

     2.06  Roll Some Brain Breaks

     2.07  IKEA: 6 Ways to make forts out of furniture and home objects

     2.08  100 Summer Activities for Kids


3.  Routines

     3.01  My Daily Learning Projects

     3.02  Daily Schedule (can customize)

     3.03  Tips for Parents on School at Home: What Role do Executive Skills Play?" 

     3.04  Action for Happiness - Joyful June Calendar (Keep calm, stay wise and be kind)


4.  Positivity & Family Connection

     4.01  Positivity Board Game (Free Printable)

     4.02  Self-Esteem Colouring Journal for Girls

     4.03  Kindness Creates Happiness! (Kindness Challenge - Family Edition)

     4.04  Super Fun Ideas/Activities for Families During Covid-19: Kids for Peace

     4.05  Fun & Safe Activities to Do with Your Kids at Home!

     4.06  Connect With Your Child: 20 Activities for 20 Minutes

     4.07  100 Fitness Ideas for Fun Family Time!

     4.08  10 Days to Strengthen Your Family Bond


5.  Growth Mindset/Mindfulness

     5.01  Stay-At-Home Resources

     5.02  Mindfulness

     5.03  15 Mindfulness and Relaxation Apps for Kids

     5.04  Moodgym

     5.05  Big Life Journal

     5.05.1  Free Resources

     5.05.2  Stay-At-Home Printable Pack

     5.06  I Am Present (Free app for families)-Enjoy a little family mindfulness

     5.07  45 Growth Mindset Mantras

     5.08  Mindful Moments - Winnipeg Jets - Project 11's 21 Day Challenge!


6.  Self Regulation

     6.01  Big Life Journal: Podcast for Kids

     6.02  Big Feelings Come and Go: Storybook

     6.03  Making It Stick Parenting - Social/Emotional Learning

     6.04  Challenging Behaviours - Try out these great parenting cue cards!

     6.05  Tips for Parents of Young Children

     6.06  Positive Discipline Toolbox - Pick one a week!

     6.07  5 Fun Games to Teach Your Child Sef-Regulation (Ages 3-10)

     6.08  Self-Regulation and Coping Skills Picture Poster  

    6.09  Identifying and Expressing Feelings

    6.10 Make a Calming Box

    6.11  Positive Communication - I Messages

    6.12  Feel Brave Emotion Card Game Ideas

             - Printable Feelings & Emotions Cards


  1. KidThink (Watch Free on Demand)
    - Mindfulness for Children and Caregivers
    -  What is Mindfulness?
    -  Parenting in Times of Uncertainty
  2. NHL Jets Project 11 Mental Wellness Summit (Replay)
  3. KidThink Events
  4. Sesame Street and CNN: The ABC's of COVID
  5. Be Strong Families, Daily Webinars
    Staying Strong and Positive for Ourselves and Our Children
    During COVID-19

    In the midst of physical distancing and self-quarantine, Be Strong Families is offering opportunities to online learn and grow and share together!  Since March 23rd, we have been offering Monday-Friday noontime (1:30 Espanol) CDT webinars on topics related to Staying Strong and Positive for Ourselves and Our Children During COVID-19. 
  6. "Time to Unplug? How Screen Time Impacts the ADHD Brain"
    Free Webinar Replay (1 Hour)
  7. Here is a very good video featuring a LEGO PM Justin Trudeau explaining CoVid-19 in kid friendly language. Enjoy!!
    https://youtu.be/zBBjz16J-nU
  8. Social Story: What is the Corona Virus?
  9. "Time to Come in Bear" A children's story about social distancing
  10. "Before You Hit Send" Parent Presentation (Facebook)

Online Safety Facebook Page for Parents/Students with daily/weekly tips

(Appropriate for parents to watch with Grade 5 - 12 student)


WE Well-Being Speaker Series for Parents

-  The Adolescent Brain with Dr. Jean Clinton

-  Social Emotional Learning & Well-Being with Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl

-  Resilience with Dr. Michael Ungar

-  WE Well-Being Playbook

      -  Remember the Basics

      -  Taking on Challenges


Growth Mindset Podcasts for Teens

-  Shine from Within: Mentor for Teen Girls

-  The Unstoppable Teen

-  Part Time Genius

-  The Moth True Stories

-  The Daily Boost - Daily Motivations!

-  Tough Girl Podcast - Inspirational and Motivations Stories


Autism Resources

- Autism Speaks Canada                                                               

- Kerry's Place: Autism Resources                                                

- National Autism Association

- Social Story: What is the Corona Virus?

Indigenous Resources

- Dancing to Eagle Spirit Society

-  Storytellers/Languages (all ages)
Meet incredible Inuit storyteller  Michael Kusugak. Dozens of  other opportunities to meet storytellers, artists, museum curators  and more! 

-  Four Directions Teachings 

-  Nish Tales: Walking and Talking with Nanabush (Ojibwe videos and games)  

-  CBC Kids Indigenous Resources (cool games, comics and facts for kids)                                      

-  Ravens Quest TVO Kids (Discover the lives of Indigenous kids today)                                        

-  Best Start: Have a Ball Together, 4 Resource Cards, 1 for Each Season                                     

-  Native Drums - Myths, Stories, Music for Youth 

-  David Bouchard's Seven Sacred Teachings Book (PDF and Youtube)                                         

-  Powwow Sweat: Crow Hop Steps  |  Double Beat (Youtube)    

-  N'we Jinan Music Videos:  Website  |  Youbtube Channel                                                           

-  Connect R - Reconciliation (all ages)  

 -  Manitoba First Nations Resource Centre Inc.: 
Activities/Resources for Families at Home (All Ages)                                                                           

-   Medicine Wheel Self Care & Well-Being During COVID-19                                                   

-   35 Books to Read for National Indigenous History Month

Mental Health Resources
Teen Health and Resources

-  Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine

-  Kids Help Phone  |   Kids Help Phone Self-Care Checklist

-  Canadian Mental Health Association

-  10 Tips to Keep the Calm at Home

-  Managing Anxiety, Transitions, Discipline, Self Care, and Mindfulness

-  COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub

-  Feel Brave: Youtube Series on Mental Well-Being

-  Easy At Home Practices: School Mental Health Ontario

-  Wellness Together Canada

-  Mental Health: Supporting the Young People in Your Life During COVID

-  We Matter Campaign -  Inspirational videos with messages of hope and resiliency for Indigenous youth

-  Tips for Emotional Resilience

-  Free Roadmap to Resilience - D. Meichenbaum Ph.D

-  Youth Mental Health Resources


-  Kids Help Phone: Teen Line  [Phone: 1-888-322-3019  or  Text: 686868]

-  Mindfulness for Teens

-  Peer Support: Canadian Mental Health Association

-  Social/Emotional Well-Being: Supporting Teens Mental Health

-  Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program (Ages 16 - Adult)

-  Physical Education, Healthy Eating, Emotional Well-Being Resources (Gr. 7-12)

-  Teen Health Topics

-  25 Character Hacks for Teens

-  Success Strategies, Inspirations, Podcasts, and more...

-  Growth Mindset for Teens - Free weekly printables and activities


-  NHL Jets Young Athletes Series Fitness Training (Ages 10-13 Years)

-  Jets at Home Hockey Development

-  NHL Jets Project 11 Self Care Bingo


Teen Resources for Stress Reduction

    - Teen Talk                               - Mind Your Mind

    - Stress [Hacks]                       - Kids Health: Teens Yoga

    - Anxiety Canada                     - Teen Yoga: Youtube


Parents Corner

Need Home Internet?

Government Initiative - "Connecting Families"   |  Low cost internet for low income families ($10/month)

https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/111.nsf/eng/h_00002.html 

Call 1-800-328-6189 for more information


-  How to Balance Children's Screen Time During the Pandemic

-  The Fathering Project

-  Activity Guide for Mothers and Daughters (Help Girls Build a Self Esteem - Ages 11-16)

-  Daily Health and Wellness Inspiration for Caregivers

-  The Stop Yelling Handbook

-  Winnipeg Jets Fitness: Adult Strength & Conditioning At Home Series

-  Tips for Parents of Teens

-  WE Well-Being Resources

     -  10 Ways to Lift A Mood

     -  7 Ways to Practice Mindfulness

     -  Take Care of Yourself

-  Triple P Guide to Parenting During COVID-19

-  10 Parenting Tips for Parents/Guardians During COVID-19

-  Coping With the Stress of COVID: Survival Tips for Parents and Caregivers

-  Renowned Positive Parenting Program (Online With a Fee), Toddler to between (0-12) or Preteen to teens (10-16)


Family Supports and Hotlines

-  Evergreen Basic Needs: Help with Food!  [Elaine Gibbs (204) 642-9736]

-  Women's Resource Centre, Gimli   [Phone: (204) 642-8264]

-  Mobile Crisis Unit  [Phone: (204) 482-5376  or  Toll Free: 1-877-499-8770]

-  Klinic Crisis Line  [Phone: (204) 786-8686  or  Toll Free: 1-888-322-3019]

-  Public Health  [Phone: (204) 642-4595  or  Health Links Toll Free: 1-788-8200]

-  Addictions Foundation Manitoba (AFM) - Phone Counselling and Support  [Kathleen Mulroy: (204)642-5262 extension 2  or  kmulroy@afm.mb.ca]

-  Child and Adolescent Mental Health  [Toll Free: 1-866-757-6205  or  24-Hour Crisis Line Toll Free: 1-866-427-8628]

-  Child and Family Services  [Phone: (204) 642-6051  or  Toll Free: 1-866-475-0215]

-  Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba  [Warm Line: (204) 786-0987]

-  Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba Support Line  [Phone: (205) 925-0040  or  (204) 925-0600]

-  Anxiety Canada

-  Rainbow Resource Centre (continuing to offer all services and phone/zoom counselling to the 2SLGBTQ+ community)

-  Manitoba Suicide Line  [Toll Free: 1-877-435-7170]

-  Resources: Dealing with Trauma/Coping Strategies for Kids

-  Robyn Priest: LYT (several free support groups applicable for parents)

-  Seneca (mental health support over the phone)  [Seneca Warm Line (204) 942-9276]

-  Aulneau Renewal Centre (wellness check in by phone)  [Phone: (204) 987-7090] *This is not a counselling session, but a free information/coping session

-  Triple P Parenting Hotline  [Phone: (204) 945-4777  or  Toll Free: 1-877-945-4777]

-  MB Parent Zone

-  Manitoba Addictions Helpline  [Toll Free: 1-855-662-6605]

-  24-Hour Problem Gambling Helpline  [Toll Free: 1-800-463-1554]

-  Manitoba Association of Women's Shelter's Confidential Provincial Crisis Line  [Toll Free: 1-877-977-0007]

-  Services/Advocacy/Social Outings for Youth in CFS Care  [Phone: (204) 975-4776]

-  Domestic Violence: Stop the Violence  [Toll Free: 1-877-977-0007] [Nova House Text Line: (204) 805-6682] [Willow Place Text Line: (204) 792-5302]

-  First Nations and Inuit: Hope for Wellness Helpline  [Toll Free: 1-855-242-3310]

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