"Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary." - Fred Rogers
Gathered by Pennsylvania PBS stations here are some sources to make it a little easier to talk to your students about what is going on in Ukraine.
How to Talk to Kids About the Ukraine Invasion
By Deborah Farmer Kris, parenting columnist for PBS KIDS
Additional resources:
PBS NewHour Classroom - for older students
What is it like being a Ukrainian refugee?
Class Activity: Discuss how to process brutal images of war in the news
PBS NewsHour
Tips for helping young people cope with news about Ukraine and Russia
PBS LearningMedia
Grades 9-12
Grades 6-12
Mental and emotional health
PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs
On Our Minds- a five-episode podcast - led and produced by high school students - about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. Includes a guided meditation episode to help recognize, center and acknowledge emotions.