Cliffside Park School District
Coronavirus/Remote Learning Resources
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for parents as well as community counseling resources may be found on this page. Please check back often as I will try to post current information and fresh ideas to keep our students well and happy during this challenging time. In addition to what is posted here, you may wish to visit the Mindfulness and Bullying/Character Ed sections of this site for resources and activities for students who are home for periods of remote instruction.
Coronavirus Information for Parents:
Child Mind Institute :Talking to kids about the coronavirus
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#WeThriveInside resources and videos for parents, students and teachers from Child Mind Institute
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NASP/NASN: Talking to Children About COVID-19
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Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
SageThrive (free webinars, parent resources, and mental health cinicians)
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Coronavirus Explained for Kids...
Mental Health First Aid links
#BeTheDifference
Printer Friendly Hotline/Helpline Reference
(click on PDF)
Community Counseling and Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention
Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare
My office and e-mail hours are from 8:30am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday when school is in session. This includes periods of remote learning. (See home page for details.) For emergencies outside of these hours please see community resources hotline numbers or call 911.
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst is a heart-warming story that addresses the issue of separation by reassuring children that even though they can’t always physically be with their loved ones, there is an invisible string always connecting them to the people they love, even from afar, even from heaven.
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Go Noodle has a special message for Parents and Caregivers about a new FREE video series Good Energy at Home.
GoNoodle is awesome fun for the whole family! We love it when everyone does our dances, sings our songs, and plays GoNoodle together. It’s a daily ritual in most elementary schools across the U.S. (and many around the world) and we think it’s a super fun thing you can do with your little ones every day too! Plus, we have another app called “GoNoodle Games” that is an awesome way to get your kids moving in front of the screen. Sign up for our emails and in the days and weeks ahead, we will send you weekly fresh, fun ideas for you and your kids well-beyond GoNoodle. Sign up to get these on the Good Energy page.
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Here is one super fun example: Get ready to move!!
Looking for a quieter break for your homebound children? Students will enjoy these short, powerful mindfulness practices from Jamie at CosmicKids Yoga
The Calm App is offering a host of FREE resources from their site to help with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are offerings for all ages including mindfulness practices, yoga, and sleep stories.