Click HERE for the latest guidance from Mid Coast’s Center for Community & Wellness!
Resources For Remote Learning (Reading, Science, Math & More)
- WideOpen School Resources
- Bike Walk Safety Virtual Classroom
- Virtual Classroom
- Calendar of Ongoing & LiveStream for students of various ages, great supplemental material
- Wide Open School Resources
- Student Schedules for Various Ages
- Scholastic Remote Resources, k – 9th
- Time4Learning! Resources & Printable Worksheets
- PBS Science, Arts, Literacy & Math Activities, Ages 2- 8
- Science Experiments for Kids
- Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook
- New Book “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” to help children understand the pandemic (link to download)
- Tons of free books for kids (no advertisements!)
- Use the code: lovereading
Mindfulness & Mental Health for Kids & Parents
- Mental Health Resources of all kinds
- NAMI, Maine Updates & Resources for Kids
- Child Mind Institute Youtube Tips
- Evidence-based Relaxation Tips
- FREE Mindfulness Classes (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 pm)
- Tiny Docs Mindfulness Video
- Welcoming An Adult Child Back Home
- Mindfulness videos for kids
- Free Mindfulness Chats for Kids
- Science-based strategies to cope with current anxiety
- The Best Meditation Apps
- Alternatives to Screen Time!
- Daily Mindfulness Exercises
- Community Mindfulness Sessions, Brown University
- Mental Health First Aid; How to be the Difference
- Winding Down for Better Sleep
Resources For Parents, Community Guides & Local Information
- Your Career & Covid, Tips for Parents & New Parents
- Maine Dept. of Education Resources
- Partnership for Drug Free Kids, COVID-19 Resources
- Mid Coast Area Food Service Guide
- Merrymeeting Food Council
- Sagadahoc County Resources; Student meals, housing, financial assistance
- Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19
- Daily Virtual Events from OUTMaine
- Maine Transnet Groups
- Q Chat Space
For Seniors
- Caring for Seniors, Covid-19
- Community Updates from People Plus for Older Adults
- People Plus Youtube Channel
- Stay Connected! ZOOM Step by Step Instructions
- National Council of Aging Resources
Get Outside & Stay Active!
- Why Garden? Green Therapy Fights Depression
- 10 Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
- Merrymeeting Food Council Gardening & Food Tips
- Gardening videos for parents & students
- Let’s Go! Start your seedlings with materials around the house
- Where to Get Outside, Brunswick Land Trust
- Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Outdoor Activities
- Family Birding
- Spend Outside Time Safely
- Outdoor Safety Tips
- A month of exploring nature together (PDF link on page)
- Healthy Bingo!
- Free Daily Virtual Classes from Bath Area Family YMCA
- Children’s Yoga
- Online Zumba
- Energy-Busting Indoor Games
- Free Workout Videos for Kids, YMCA
- 30 CLASSIC Outdoor games for kids
- Calendar – Health. Moves. Minds. – Mind Body Calendar
- What’s your move
- 10 Crafts for Kids
Local SNAP Education, & 5210 Let’s Go!
- Tips to Stock Your Pantry
- Let’s Go! & Children’s 5210 Let’s Go!
- A Week of Simple Healthy Meals
- Make at Home Cooking with Kids More Manageable
- Missing an Ingredient? Substitute it!
- SNAPGarden Resources
- Healthy Snacks Kids Can Make Themselves!
- Quick & Healthy Lunches
Links to Additional Resources
- The Child Mind Institute
- Greater Good Magazine, Berkeley
- Partnerships for Drug Free Kids
- State of Maine Family Resources
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation Resources for Parents & Caregivers
- Center for Healthy Minds