COVID-19:
Resilient Educator Toolkit

MORE RESILIENT TOGETHER
THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

The trauma of the present COVID-19 pandemic has hit teachers hard and is further compounded with school closures happening across the country and the world. Now, more than ever, the focus to provide additional resources for teachers – and to expand those resources to include students, parents, and families for widespread adoption – is essential.

The COVID-19: Resilient Educator Toolkit equips teachers with actionable strategies and advice to use immediately for themselves and in working with and supporting children, parents, and families during these difficult times. Amidst chaos and through adversity, these rich teacher wellness and self-care resources can support and nurture teachers to become more resilient together.

For Teachers: Staying Calm Amidst Chaos

These days, I feel like the air is silently buzzing – full of angst, worry, and fear. These are trying times for all, ages 0-100+.

Family Tip Sheet: 5 Pathways to Family Calmness

Why do we need calming strategies? Overall wellbeing takes into account your mental and physical states. In trying times, our personal sense of balance can

Student Activity: Calming Cards and Calming Catcher

Sometimes in life, when you are stressed or frustrated, you might need a little reminder about how to calm yourself.. in your back pocket! Find

For Teachers: Practicing Mindful News Literacy During the Coronavirus Pandemic

You probably have watched, read, and heard more news in the past two weeks than you have in the past few months. Half of US

Family Tip Sheet: Being‌ ‌Mindful‌ ‌About‌ ‌News‌ ‌and‌ ‌Media‌ ‌Habits‌

Right now, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, you may have orders to shelter in place, and your children’s school was likely closed. You’re

Student Activity: Be a Journalist

DIRECTIONS – Part 1 – Observe & Interview You are going to be a journalist and write a news story about a day in the

For Teachers: Building Resilience Starts with Self-Care

“Should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please place the mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting

Family Tip Sheet: Self-Care for Your Family

In a time where there are a lot of unknowns, and when feelings of stress and uncertainty can interfere with our daily routines, there is

Student Activity: Taking Care of “Self”

DIRECTIONS In each section, draw or write a way in which you take care of your mind, body, and heart. Use a brad to fasten

Learning in the Time of Coronavirus is a multi-part video interview series where, in each episode, we interview folks with a unique perspective on how Covid-19 is affecting education across the world – and how we can keep learning in spite of it.

Teacher Wellbeing

Teacher wellbeing is a crucial element of overall school health. Educators often experience significant amounts of pressure and stress and don’t have the proper tools or mindset to overcome these challenges. We have the right resources for educators to find that healthy work-life balance and live happy and productive lives inside and outside of the classroom.

Trauma-Informed Practices in School

Many of the challenging behaviors seen inside classrooms stem from stress or trauma in students’ lives outside of school. Trauma, both physical and emotional, can alter a young person’s brain functions, which impacts learning and behavior. Students don’t need to stumble through emotional minefields. Let’s give them a map using trauma-informed tools.

Technology Integration

Technology is increasingly becoming an important topic these days, especially for online learning. Here's a guide for teachers and leaders to choose the best strategies of integrating technology for the on-campus and online classroom. Learn about evaluating an LMS platform, assistive technology, strategies and more. Instead of fearing technology, learn to maximize it.