Valera scholars learning about college acceptance and retention 👏🙌

Scholars participating in an engaging team-building exercise! Scholars are completing word puzzles in teams to escape the zombies

7th graders at UCLA

Valera scholars bringing science alive.

Congratulations to Coach Leon and Athletic Director Mahi on a successful League Finals and regular season! Tons of medalists in all divisions and 2nd place team trophies for boys and girls varsity!

Always READY!

Congratulations to BOTH our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams on qualifying for CIF Finals!

Proud of our families for participating in our weekly workshops.

Family Workshop Activity

Congratulations Mrs. Wong!

Our 2022-'23 Final Family Referral Winner. Congratulations Mrs. Wong!

Things To Do!

Welcome to the Self-Care page. We are happy you are think of ways you can take care of yourself. Here you will find resources on:

How to take care of yourself physically and emotionally
Things you can do for fun
COVID 19

Make sure to click on the words and pictures to receive more information! :)

Emotional

Journaling

Daily Self-Care Journal
6 Reflective Questions
Gratitude Journal and Tips
Gratitude Journal ("Three Good Things" is a classic gratitude exercise where you will write down three good things from your day, whether big or small. Practice gratitude regularly has been shown to increase positive emotions and improve well-being.)
3 Ways to Practice Gratitude (for Teens)

Mindfulness

Relaxing Background Music

Stress Relief

Relaxing River Sounds

Campfire

Waterfall

Ocean Waves

Rain

Creek

Birds Songs

Piano

Harp

Guitar

Peaceful

Wellness Apps

1. Insight Timer

2. Colofy

3. This is Sand

4. Jour: Journal for Mindfulness

Gratitude

Physical

Physical self-care involves activities that will help improve our physical health which includes eating healthy, keeping our bodies active, and getting a good nights rest. Check out the table below for some ideas.

Nutrition	Fitness	Sleep
15 RD Approved Foods to Support a Healthy Immune System Eating Healthy Tips Healthy Recipes for Teens	YMCA Health and Fitness Videos Down Dog for Schools (Completely free for students and teachers until July 1st) Peloton Exercises and Stretches (App free for 90 days) Yoga For Complete Beginners (20 Minute Home Yoga Workout!)	Guided Sleep Meditation Video Things To Do Tonight 5 Ideas for Better Sleep (for Teens)

Fitness Videos:

1. Quick full body workout

2. Family fun cardio workout

3. Seven minute workout

4. Pop pilates for beginners

5. Fun HIIT workouts for kids

Check out this message from Kobe Bryant on the power of sleep and meditation.

Physical wellbeing apps you can download on your electronic device (with parent permission!)

Things To Do

Activities:

63 Easy Science Experiments You Can Try at Home
100 Coping Strategies
Quarantine Home Entertainment
30 Cool and Fast DIY Projects for the Whole Family (Check this video out if you want to find quick and creative ways to get crafty.)
How to Make Floral Arrangements for Beginners (Make a floral arrangement for yourself or someone you care about.)

Puzzles and Games:

1. Online Jigsaw Puzzles

2. Sudoku

3. Poki (Online games you can play on your own or with friends)

4. Mind Games

5. Word Search

Coloring and Creativity:

Click on the icons to open the websites.

1. Quick Draw

2. National Geographic Coloring Pages

3. Online Sketch Pad

4. Design a Virtual Choreograph Dance

5. Art Mediation (18 free coloring pages)

Animals:

Places to Visit:

Take a Virtual Field Trip
Virtual Tour of Seattle Aquarium
The Louvre Museum in Paris
12 Famous Museums (Check out these museums from the comfort of your home!)

Things to Watch:

Social Media:

Click on the picture to visit the counselors' Instagram Account for weekly social-emotional, academic, and career updates and resources! (@alliancemit_collegecenter)

COVID 19

COVID-19 Comic

Self-Care Ideas