REAL Kids
We miss you!
We are back at school and still online! however you are going to school, you can also come after-school!
See you there : )
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Questions?
P.S. 18 - Contact Maleck at (917) 484 0670 or mbryant@wearedream.org
P.S. 146 - Contact Maleek at (917) 495 4464 or mlbryant@wearedream.org
DREAM East Harlem - Contact Tyra at (646) 641 4258 or tjarvis@wearedream.org
DREAM Mott Haven - Contact Louise at (646) 476 1847 or lphillips@wearedream.org
We're in person AND online!
Want more REAL Kids right now? Revisit these ACTIVITIES anytime you want!
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Keep your skills sharp with these lessons from Coach JP!
Huddle: Check in with yourself Everyday! Click here for some ideas β€οΈππ½
Did you know that studies have shown that giving thanks, love, and gratitude to others can increase your own happiness? Think about how you're feeling. Then, tell a person you love what you love about them and notice how you feel afterwards!
Think about how you're feeling right now. What song comes to mind. Rock out to your current vibe!
Positive thinking is powerful -- remind yourself that you're great! Try saying your affirmation out loud and looking at yourself in the mirror.
Turn the good vibes all the way up with this pep talk from Kid President!
When we are feeling down, we can pick ourselves up by thinking happy thoughts -- What are your top 5 things that make you happy? Mac & Cheese and music are on my list! Share your 5 things with someone else and ask them what makes them happy.
Since we can't be together at school, online learning is the next best thing. What do you like about online learning? We like getting to meet our friends pets!
If fist is the worst day ever and 5 is the best day ever, how are you feeling today? What is making you feel great or what might help you feel better? Ask someone else how they are feeling and tell him your answer too.
Practice Belly Breathing with Common & Elmo! Refresh your memory about belly breaths, then teach someone else how to -- and take 3 together. When do you like to take belly breaths? How does your body or mind feel differently after taking some belly breaths?
Clubhouse: We use our Social Emotional Skills Everyday- click here for games, activites, and videos to help you practice πππ½ββοΈβΉοΈ
Listen to this story about The Mad Family. What things did they do when they got mad? What can you do when you feel mad? Make a list and send it to us.
What is something that would help out your family right now? Draw a picture of the invention you think up!
You're doing great things in online school, helping your families, and for yourself! Make your own accomplishment box and add things that you are proud of to the box -- share your accomplishments with your family and friends.
We all get frustrated - it's no fun. Check out this video about how we can manage our frustration. Write a journal entry about a time you felt frustrated this week and what you want to do when you start feeling that way again.
Do you ever have a hard time controlling your emotions? Check out this lesson to find how what is happening in our bodies when we have really big feelings. Learn ways you can manage your emotions so you and your family can keep having fun together!
This game requires teamwork and problem solving! What strategies do you need to use to win? Play with someone in your house and practice your communication skills.
Let's play Guess That Feeling! How did you do? Was it easy or hard to tell how Riley was feeling? Sometimes it's easy to tell how the people around us are feeling and sometimes it's hard. What can do you if you can't figure out how someone is feeling? We want to play too! Send us pictures or video of 3 different feelings and we will try to guess!
Learn about self-compassion by checking out this video! After you watch, make a mantra for yourself -- what is a kind thing you can say to yourself when you're feeling down? Write your mantra and decorate the page. Then send us a picture of you holding it up!
Enrichment: Dance, Art, MUSIC, Karate, and More! π¨ππ»πΉ
Conduct your own orchestra with these music games!
Have you ever tried Karate before? Head to this fun class and learn how to move your mind and body like a ninja!
Draw your own Elephant & Piggie -- learn from the creator Mo Willems! Send us your pictures.
Do you know how to dance Salsa? Brush up on your skills or learn some new moves in this lesson. Then try out your dance with your favorite Salsa music. Send us your favorite combos!
Want to make your own song? Click here to make your own beat!
Drawing time! Check out this video teaching us how to draw a dragon. Don't like dragons? How about a unicorn, a dolphin, or even a chihuahua! Send us a picture of your masterpiece!
Get up and dance to Saved by the Bell! Maybe someone in your house will recognize this song. Ask them what other TV shows they liked when they were your age!
Zen Zone: Take a minute to calm your body and mind - Yoga, Mediation, & MINDFULNESS β¨π§π½ββοΈπ
Follow along with the robot monkey and do some stretches that help you feel calm.
Find a comfy seat and try this secret treehouse meditation!
Get your body strong and calm with Mermaid Yoga! What was your favorite pose? Send us a picture! Invite other people in your house to do yoga with you.
Take a coloring break! Click here and pick a picture you want to color. Click on it and get started!
Stretch out your body with Minecraft Yoga! What was your favorite pose? Send us a picture! Invite other people in your house to do yoga with you.
Take 3 minutes for mindfulness with Mind Yeti. Try to follow the instructions for the whole video - then later today or tomorrow, try again. Did it feel easier after a few practice times? How do you feel after 3 minutes of mindful breathing?
Brain Break: stuck? Check out these fun ways to take a brain break! π§ β±
Getting your body moving and your blood pumping help can help your body, mind, and heart feel good! Take a break and refresh yourself with this 3 min workout.
Get up and get funky with the classic repeat after me song...Boom Chicka Boom!
Try to keep up with this fun drumming and movement break! Be creative with your drum -- and maybe add your own moves at the end!
Do you know the Milkshake cheer? Get silly with this funny, wiggle song. What's your style milkshake? Send us a video and we'll do it too!
How old are you? Do that many Star Jumps -- Don't forget to say, "I'm a Star" each time. If you are 8 years old, do 8 star jumps! Try to reach as high as you can each time.
Been sitting for a while? Try this Rock, Paper, Scissors Stretch! Practice a few times by yourself, then challenge someone else to stretch with you!
Lay on your belly and put your forearms on the ground, so your elbows are below your shoulders. Now curl your toes under you, like a push up, and see if you can lift your body up -- how long can you hold your plank? Text us your record.
Jumping jacks are a good way to get your energy out in a small space. What else can you do at the same time as jumping jacks? How many jumping jacks can you do in a row? Can you remix it and create your own jumping jacks?
Field Trip: Visit amazing places all over the world online! ππ
Check out the rides and shows at virtual Disney World!
Head to Dry Tortuga National Park in Florida -- You can see underwater!! What did you notice? What was the coolest part?
Get transported around the country and peek in on some really cool animals. These video streams are set up so we can make observations about each animal. Get some paper and make a list of what you notice -- send us an update of your findings!
Visit the M&M factory! Did you know that most M&Ms are made in New Jersey? (Actually, in Coach Margie's hometown!) Which M&M's are your favorite?
Did you know there are dinosaur bones that are bigger than you? Check it out at the Smithsonian Museum!
Ready for a vacation? Head to the islands of Hawaii and get a super up-close tour of a real volcano! How do volcanoes make new land? Write us a postcard and tell us something you thought was cool about your trip.
Head to the San Diego Zoo (that's in California!) and check out the cool animals. Try some of the activities and games. What is your favorite animal? Write us a postcard from your visit.