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Random Acts of Kindness

Being kind increases happiness and decreases stress. Even small acts of kindness can help create a greater sense of belonging, improved self-esteem and self-worth. Have all family members write a kind note to one another or d
My Five Senses

Using the five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste and touch — can help children take in the world around them. They can be of great help in slowing down and living in the moment.
Emotions Wheel

Children can experience big emotions and it is important to help them identify and understand how they are feeling, as well as the various facial expressions connected with those emotions. Have your child draw a big circle an
Practice Deep Breathing

Teaching breathing strategies help children increase their ability to focus on just one thing at a time and relaxing their bodies. Trace your child’s hand and let your child decorate it however they want. Write up and down a
Positive Self-Talk Flower

Positive self-talk is a powerful tool for increasing children’s self-esteem, self confidence and motivation. Help your children identify positive statements about themselves. Materials: blank piece of paper, crayons or col
R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Find out what it means to me! No, seriously, ask one another what it means to be respectful. Listen to one another’s answers, and then create a family list of ways in which you can actually see and hear respect.
Physical Activity Grab Bag

Did you know that being physically active can help to improve our mood, sleep, concentration, and memory?! Brainstorm as a family as many indoor and safe outdoor activities as you can. Write each activity agreed upon on a sma
Create a Rainbow

Rainbows are often associated with hope and optimism, something many of us could use right now! Take this challenge to draw a rainbow using only primary colors. This is a great activity to do with chalk because it’s easy to b
Create a Calming Toolbox

For those times when feelings are escalating or you or your child just need a little break...a Calming Toolbox could be just the thing to help you through. Have fun creating a Calming Toolbox together and pull it out later as
Glitter Jar

We all need help managing stress from time to time! Glitter Jars (idea credit to Parents Magazine March 2019) fun and calming for children, teens and adults!
Mindful Home Safari

It’s time to look for some creatures, big and small! Let’s take a walk – to your window, backyard, or some other safe location! Take a deep breath and give yourself permission to just focus on one task – finding as many anima
Gratitude Jars and Journals

Welcome back, SDIRC! We are going to share a daily activity to promote connection and Build Resiliency. We are kicking off our first post with an activity that you can continue through the remainder of the year – start a grat

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