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
Mind-body Practices to Improve Learning, Focus, and Mental Health
movemindfully's founder and CEO, Kathy Flaminio, shares simple and accessible breathing, moving, and resting activities that teachers can use in school settings to create an environment where everyone thrives.
Trauma-Informed Language in the Classroom
FocusedKids Executive Director, Amanda Petersen, talks with teachers about invitational language to use when guiding students through a brain break, movement break, or other mindful practice.
Deep Dive on the FocusedKids Puppets
Teachers can use puppets in the classroom to build safe relationships with students, enhance engagement, and add more joy to daily routines.
Resources For Parents and Caregivers
Explore articles and lessons for parents, families, and caregivers.
Latest Resources for Parents
How to Help Your Child Develop an Attitude of Gratitude This School Year
Getting back into the school routine is always tricky, but...
Mid-Summer Family Time
As a child and family therapist, and Founder of FocusedKids,...
Set Your Child Up for School Success With These Healthy Brain Tips
Going back to school brings up a lot of feelings...