Reading about characters who overcome challenges and work through their feelings can be very helpful for young children. These stories of resiliency are great ways to build their confidence using characters and storylines they can relate to. You’ll find instructions for accessing the Alaskas Digital Library and Tumblebooks via SLED down below. The Itsy Bitsy Read More
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Activities to Build Resiliency
There are several ways to encourage a positive mindset, which goes a long way to building resiliency. Here are a few we really like. Explore STEM Learning to fail is part of problem-solving. STEM activities are one of the most natural ways to learn how to continue trying in the face of failure. For example, Read More
Ways to Build Resiliency
A positive mindset and strong relationships are two basic components of resiliency that increase your ability to bounce back during tough times. A third helpful, but optional component is spirituality and/or cultural connection. For some people, religious practices, spiritual beliefs, and/or cultural identity can have big impact too. Relationships are key Use your words Teach Read More
Resiliency
Resiliency, maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s one of the more recent buzzwords in child development. The thinking is that we can teach our children to recover quickly from difficulties as they cope with stressful situations. There’s no better time for real talk about how to keep going when things aren’t running smoothly than right Read More
Keeping Calm
COVID-19 has changed the way we live. While the situation is scary and uncertain, this time is giving us all a chance to concentrate on our being with and communicating with loved ones. We have an opportunity to maximize family time. While there’s tons of advice on how to talk with children about coronavirus and Read More
Ways to Keep Calm
One of the best pieces of advice for maintaining calm is to keep to a routine at home to give the whole family a sense of normalcy. Be grateful Talk with your child about things that make you happy (how about sunshine and breakup?!) and appreciate the wonderful things in life together. Get outside There’s Read More
Digital Resources to Help You Keep Calm
Did you know that reading for just 30 minutes a day decreases stress? Storytime is a great calming activity for you and your family! So grab a book, or check out these digital resources for virtual storytime opportunities. Here are some of our favorite apps that help us keep calm. For Kids: GoNoodle FREE for Read More
Activities to Keep Calm
Staying active with your child is one of the best ways to forget your anxiety and be in the moment. These activities are easy to do, don’t require a trip to the store, and they promote physical well-being, health, and movement skills. Exercycle (birth to 6 months) Moving your infant’s arms and legs helps them Read More
A Different Way to Develop a Love of Words
This is the part of our newsletter where normally we would send recommendations for books you can read with your child that explore our monthly topic. However, with libraries closed across the state, we would be remiss to not acknowledge that access to the books we recommend might be harder to come by this month. Read More
Activities to Develop a Love of Words
Talk to Me, Baby (birth-6 months) Repeating what babies say lets them know you are listening and that communication is a two-way process. Mama, Dada (6-12 months) At this age, babies begin to associate language with people and things. My Own Word Book (12-18 months) Children this age enjoy pointing at things and naming them. Read More