Given the events of this weekend, the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative sent a general list of resources to support families and educators of young children.
If these feel helpful, please share.
From: Lisa P. Kuh, Director of Early Education Somerville Public Schools, blogposts:
Talking with children about tragedy.
In addition, last week’s post on mindful transitions might also come in handy.
From: Amy Bamforth, Mental Health Specialist, SFLC/Somerville Public Schools
Thinking about scary news, a resource from PBS Parents.
One minute video of Fred Rogers gets at the core-children want to hear that we will keep them safe.
Fred Rogers website page includes video above as well are very good written resources.