Resources
A variety of resources compiled by the Student Services Team and various individuals in CESD.
Neufeld Book List
This list of books is broken down under categories and then a brief description of the book is provided underneath. The categories provide a starting off point when looking for books that would be appropriate when speaking about or targeting a certain area of Social...
NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. They...
My Life Rulz
My Life Rulz are 10 foundational mental rules* to build emotional resilience. My Life Rulz builds a healthy mind and can be grasped by children of all ages, cultures and aptitudes. Using a variety of media presentations this is encapsulated common sense at its best;...
Moral Intelligence
Dr. Michele Borba is an internationally recognized expert and author on children, teens, parenting, bullying and moral development. Her work aims to help strengthen children’s character and resilience, build strong families, create compassionate and just school...
Mindset
Dr. Michele Borba is an internationally recognized expert and author on children, teens, parenting, bullying and moral development. Her work aims to help strengthen children’s character and resilience, build strong families, create compassionate and just school...
Mental Health Capacity Building Projects – Olds Area
The Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in Schools Initiative works to promote positive mental health in children, youth, families and support individuals in the community who interact with children and youth. The MHCB initiative is based on research and best...
Lesson Pix
LessonPix is an easy-to-use online resource that allows users to create various customized learning materials. This site could bevery useful for nonverbal students who require pitcures for communication. Just follow 3 simple steps: Find the Pictures Search or browse...
Julia Cook Books
Julia Cook, a former educator and school counselor, she has written many books for children and teachers, including the popular page-turners I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!, Making Friends Is an Art! and The Worst Day of My Life EVER! Her activity guides for...
Incredible Flexible You
The Incredible Flexible You is a social emotional learning curriculum for children ages 4 -7. Pre-school, kindergarten, and elementary teachers can apply these lessons school-wide.
Howard B. Wigglebottom Books
Howard B. Wigglebottom is a video or book series aimed at grades K-4. Some examples: Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heard Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns We Can All Get Alon Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to his Friends...
Healthy Minds Healthy Children
Purpose The Healthy Minds Healthy Children site provides education and consultation for Alberta professionals working in child and adolescent addictions and mental health. Services Consultation to professionals Clinical education for professionals Continuing education...
HeadSpace/MindShift
Headspace and MindShift are guided meditation apps for students to download on to their own phones. Or, can be used by a teacher for classroom based mindfulness activities.
Go Noodle
Go Noodle is a company that creates videos which promote interactive physical activity including dancing, deep breathing, stretching, and other activities. An effective way to collect kids at any point of the day OR it is a perfect indoor recess activity.
Food Bank
A food bank or foodbank is a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger
Ever Active Schools
Ever Active Schools (EAS) is a provincial initiative designed to assist school communities in addressing and creating healthy school communities. EAS contributes to the healthy development of children and youth by fostering social and physical environments that...
Edutopia
Edutopia has a wealth of topics and resources (articles, videos etc.) that provide information, strategies and further learning in related areas to SEL.
Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline is a trauma informed program designed to support children with social emotional learning. There is some good points to this program, but there is some caution, as adults should be in charge of students emotions. This program might have some...
Circle of Courage
Circle of Courage is a model of positive youth development first described in the book Reclaiming Youth at Risk, co-authored by Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, and Steve Van Bockern. The model integrates Native American philosophies of child-rearing, the heritage of...