Free SEL Resources for Educators, Parents, and Caregivers
Ready to start teaching yourself and the children you care for about brain basics and the fundamentals of self-regulation? Whether you're a teacher, parent, caregiver, or community organization, here you'll get mindful self-regulation skills and brain-building techniques to integrate into everyday life.
FocusedKids Basics
Use these resources to learn the foundations of the FocusedKids Method.
Latest FocusedKids Basics
What is Social Emotional Health?
Discover what social emotional health is and why it's so important to children and adults alike.
Self Regulation & Co-Regulation
Discover why self-regulation and co-regulation are so fundamental to everything FocusedKids does.
Brain Basics
Learn about the three keys players in the brain and what each of their responsibilities is.
Resources For Educators
Dive into free articles, lessons, and professional development resources created specifically for teachers and educators.
Latest Resources for Educators
Trauma-Informed Practices with Chrissy Mignogna
In the final Professional Development session of the 2024-2025 school year, Amanda Petersen facilitated a group reflection on the work teachers have done both personally and professionally through FocusedKids.
Cultivating Calm: Mindfulness for Educators and the Classroom
In the final Professional Development session of the 2024-2025 school year, Amanda Petersen facilitated a group reflection on the work teachers have done both personally and professionally through FocusedKids.
2025-2026 PD Series Kickoff: Introduction to FocusedKids
In the final Professional Development session of the 2024-2025 school year, Amanda Petersen facilitated a group reflection on the work teachers have done both personally and professionally through FocusedKids.
Resources For Parents and Caregivers
Explore articles and lessons for parents, families, and caregivers.
Latest Resources for Parents
Alternatives to Gift Giving
As we approach the holiday season, let’s shift our focus from material gifts to meaningful experiences that foster connection and joy. By embracing alternatives to traditional gift-giving, we can create lasting memories and strengthen our relationships with loved ones. Thoughtfully choosing how we spend our time and resources not only enriches our lives but also helps cultivate a spirit of generosity and gratitude that resonates far beyond the holiday season.
From Chaos to Calm: Strategies to Fix Your Family Routines
Let's be honest: parenting is exhausting. You're managing work schedules, after-school activities, meal prep, and endless daily logistics. By evening, you're running on fumes, and that's when routines tend to fall apart. Here are a few evidence-based strategies to help your family move from survival mode to smoother routines.
Tips for a Summer Grounded in Connection, Growth, and Fun
This summer, let go of the pressure to overfill every hour. Give yourself—and your child—the gift of space. To breathe. To play. To connect. Because sometimes, less structure is exactly what our hearts (and brains) need most.