Curated online hub for students, families, and
educators includes book lists alongside print, audio and video
resources informed by leading child development experts
NEW
YORK, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and
media company, has launched an online hub of books and curated,
free resources with insights from leading child development experts
to encourage positive experiences in and out of the classroom for
children of all ages.
To learn more about the Scholastic Mental Health Resource,
visit: scholastic.com/emotionalhealth.
"Since the pandemic, leading organizations including the
American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in
children and adolescent mental health and we understand that the
path forward is complex so we must all find ways to positively
contribute to the solution. Now more than ever, it's critical
that students not only have academic support, but social and
emotional support," said Lindsey
Cotter, Scholastic Chief Inclusion Officer. "The
Scholastic Mental Health Resource builds on our commitment to
enrich the lives of all children with the power and joy of reading
by providing empowering stories, coping strategies, and more. These
resources will help children express themselves, better understand
their feelings and emotions, and feel confident in their ability to
understand their surroundings."
Research from the Scholastic Reading for Life whitepaper
shows that stories are a powerful mechanism for building resilience
and helping young people develop empathy and cultivate emotional
intelligence. Further, the Scholastic Kids and Family Reading
Report™ found evidence of a positive connection between a
child's reading frequency and their feelings of well-being:
frequent readers were more likely than infrequent readers to report
feeling proud (62 percent vs. 32 percent) and excited (59 percent
vs. 46 percent). Infrequent readers on the other hand were more
likely than more frequent readers to say that they have recently
felt lonely (30 percent vs.19 percent), sad or depressed (37
percent vs. 25 percent), and nervous or anxious (50 percent vs. 39
percent).
Highlights from the Scholastic Mental Health Resource
include:
- Insights from Leading Child Development Experts –
responses to frequently asked questions from Dr. Steven Marans, a psychoanalyst who specializes
in post-traumatic distress, and Dr. Michele
Myers, an author, professor, and holistic social justice
educator.
- Classroom Worksheets – A collection of worksheets from
Scholastic Magazines+ that encourage kids to express their
feelings.
- Books to Express Emotion – Curated titles that introduce
young readers to characters experiencing and coping with troubling
and big emotions.
- Resilience-Building Podcast Episode – A conversation
with Dr. Linda C. Mayes. The Arnold
Gesell Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology
and Director of the Yale Child Study Center addresses the global
mental health crisis among young people and offers ways to help
kids cope, including emphasizing the power of literacy to develop
resilience.
- Trauma-Informed Tip Sheets – Resources for caregivers
from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to aid
families as they navigate community trauma and other challenging
circumstances.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic
Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been encouraging the personal and
intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy.
Having earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and
families, Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and
distributor of children's books, a leading provider of literacy
curriculum, professional services, and classroom magazines, and a
producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The
Company creates and distributes bestselling books and e-books,
print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12,
and other products and services that support children's learning
and literacy, both in school and at home. With international
operations and exports in more than 135 countries, Scholastic makes
quality, affordable books available to all children around the
world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom
libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online. Learn
more at www.scholastic.com.
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