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
Nervous System Regulation for Students and Teachers with Autum Romano
In this professional development session, Autum Romano introduced teachers to the transformative power of Polyvagal Theory. Autum provided a variety of sensory-based interventions and co-regulation strategies designed to support all learners, particularly neurodivergent students.
Spilling the Tea on ADHD with Kathy Flaminio and Judy Richardson-Mahre
The February Professional Development session of the 2025-2026 school year, led by Kathy Flaminio and Judy Richardson-Mahre, provided educators with valuable insights into ADHD, aiming to dispel myths and enhance understanding of the condition's impact on learning and behavior.
Brain Breaks & Challenging Behaviors
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
A Gentler Start to the New Year: The Anti-Resolution Reset for Parents
Instead of focusing on big, lofty goals, we shift our attention to small, sustainable rituals—actions that feel gentle and grounding rather than demanding. Habits anchored in routine tend to stick because they meet us where we are and grow alongside us.
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.
FocusedKids Books
Browse our library of lesson books and coloring books.
Latest Titles from FocusedKids Now Available on Amazon
Erick and Wise Owl’s Awe Walk is a heartwarming picture book that follows 4-year-old Erick and his wise feathered friend as they explore the forest using all five senses. This beautifully illustrated story inspires young readers to slow down, look closely, and discover the brain-boosting power of an AWE walk.
Ellery the frog is a bouncy, jumpy, happy frog! She lives on a big, green pond and loves her lily pad. She spends her days playing in the pond, leaping from one lily pad to another. This book is a fun little story that helps children learn the value of calming down (self-regulating) and focusing on the task before them.
Hug the Monkey is a playful, science-informed story that shows children how something as simple as a hug can help their brains feel safe, calm, and connected. Perfect for ages 3–7, Hug the Monkey offers a simple, joyful way to build emotional resilience, self-regulation, and brain awareness.