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Assistive Technology for Distance Learning: Social-Emotional Resources

A guide providing links to resources and materials for educators so they may better support students with assistive technology needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social-Emotional Resources

This is a collection of social-emotional resources to support students during this period of learning from home. Mental health and social-emotional learning and development are crucial, especially in challenging times like right now. 

GoNoodle

GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids in grades K-5 every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are! It is freely available on its website. GoNoodle has also pledged compliance with the CT Student Data Privacy law.

Respectful Ways Social Emotional Learning Program

Respectful Ways Social Emotional Learning Program is a PreK-12 digital curriculum offering 300 free online activities that teach children social skills and emotional intelligence. Students need to feel connected during uncertain times. This is a great opportunity to teach them empathy for others, how to persevere through tough times, and responsibility to do the right thing. The website offers free access to three or more participants.

Respectful Ways Social Emotional Learning Program has not currently pledged compliance with the Connecticut Student Data Privacy law. Please contact in-district personnel to set up the Data Privacy Pledge with this company.

Here

Here offers a guided meditation that has been combined with staring, breathing and active finger exercises to stimulate both sides of your brain. These simultaneous interactions provide focus for a wandering mind. It is freely available on iOS and Android apps.

Here has not currently pledged compliance with the Connecticut Student Data Privacy law. Please contact in-district personnel to set up the Data Privacy Pledge with this company.