Student/Family Resources
Crisis Information and Additional Resources
Supporting health and well-being for our Linn-Mar students and families:
- Social Story– to share more information on COVID-19
- 10 Grounding Exercises
- Journaling and Mindfulness through Mayo Clinic’s Gratitude Challenge
- Social Emotional Learning Resources
- Relaxation Strategies
- K-12 Social Emotional Learning Activities To Do At Home
- TEACCH Resources/Tips
- Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
Financial Assistance:
- Federal Student Aid Information
- Iowa College Aid Information
- Iowa Economic Development
- 2-1-1 – This is a free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Iowa and Nebraska residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services, and governmental programs. 211 is a one-stop source of information for people looking for services.
COVID Resources
Resources for Secondary Students:
- Red Table Talk – Facebook link to 30-minute-long video from motivational speaker Jay Shetty and psychologist Dr. Ramani share tips and tools for managing the emotional toll that’s been brought on by COVID-19
- Red Table Talk – Facebook link to 1hr long video “What you need to know about coronavirus”. Jada and Will Smith host a special family Red Table Talk to get straight factual answers to their questions about the Coronavirus.
- National Public Radio (NPR) – just for kids comic exploring the new coronavirus
- Supporting Adults with Autism During Uncertain Times – This may be helpful for high school-age students
Resources for Elementary Students:
- Parent Resource for talking to your child about COVID-19
- Talking with kids about Coronavirus
- Coronavirus WHO (video) from the World Health Organization “What do you know about the novel Coronavirus that is causing a health emergency?”
- Why is Everyone Wearing a Mask? (ages 0-3)
- Social Story on Wearing a Mask
- Social Story on Masks for Children ages 4-6
- Supporting Families During COVID-19
- Parents Guide to Meeting the Challenge During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Supporting Individuals with Autism during COVID-19