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California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project

For Educators

These evidence-based resources can help you teach your students the mental health skills they need to be more ready to learn.

 

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To the over 60,000 California educators who participated in the Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project incentive awards, we thank you for taking the time to review a sample of the Project’s resources and provide valuable feedback. Among those surveyed:

86%

rated our videos as either “Excellent” (50%) or “Good” (36%)

76%

have either used or plan to use Project materials in their classrooms

82%

of those who used these resources reported that their students benefitted

Though the incentive program has ended, the resources are free for all to view or download, right here.

Elementary School Teachers

The elementary-age videos feature hedgehog characters in imaginative stories to teach key skills in a way that kids will enjoy watching and remember longer.

There are 5 episodes in the series, each teaching a different mental health skill. Corresponding activity sheets summarize and reinforce key ideas in each video. You can show students the entire series in one session, or show each episode individually.

Watch Individual Episodes

06:29 1. Understanding Feelings Video and Skill Sheets 05:46 2. Relaxation Skills Video and Skill Sheets 05:38 3. Understanding Thoughts Video and Skill Sheets 07:15 4. Managing Intense Emotions Video and Skill Sheets 06:30 5. Mindfulness Video and Skill Sheets

Middle School Teachers

The middle school-age videos feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of real kids. They teach key skills while normalizing the challenges kids face and sparking productive conversations.

There are 5 episodes in the series, each teaching a different mental health skill. Corresponding activity sheets summarize and reinforce key ideas in each video. You can show students the entire series in one session, or show each episode individually.

Watch Individual Episodes

05:03 1. Understanding Feelings Video and Skill Sheets 04:19 2. Relaxation Skills Video and Skill Sheets 05:27 3. Understanding Thoughts Video and Skill Sheets 05:20 4. Managing Intense Emotions Video and Skill Sheets 05:13 5. Mindfulness Video and Skill Sheets

High School Teachers

The high school-age videos feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of teens. They teach key skills while normalizing the challenges kids face and sparking productive conversations.

There are 5 episodes in the series, each teaching a different mental health skill. Corresponding activity sheets summarize and reinforce key ideas in each video. You can show students the entire series in one session, or show each episode individually.

Watch Individual Episodes

04:54 1. Understanding Feelings Video and Skill Sheets 04:49 2. Relaxation Skills Video and Skill Sheets 05:08 3. Understanding Thoughts Video and Skill Sheets 05:55 4. Managing Intense Emotions Video and Skill Sheets 05:46 5. Mindfulness Video and Skill Sheets

These Simple Skills Can Make a World of Difference for Our Kids

Educational resources grounded in the expertise of the Child Mind Institute

Optimized through services delivered to over 60,000 students, caregivers and educators in over 600 schools

If you or someone you know needs help now, call CalHOPE at 833-317-HOPE (4673) or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.