by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Cool Kid Star Who: K to 2nd grade Why: The Cool Kid Star activity encourages self acceptance and acceptance of others. Building a habit of reflection can anchor students in a more thoughtful and accepting self that recognizes the great value and potential every human...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Write and Rip Who: 3rd Grade & Up Why: This activity invites accessible self reflection that is a critical piece of social emotional learning. It allows young students to draw insights into their worries, emotions and feelings and then take a satisfying action to...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Cool Down & Draw / Cool Down & Write Who: 3rd Grade & Up Why: This self-reflective exercise invites students to take ownership over their behavior and to acknowledge there might have been more positive ways to respond to a situation.. Building a habit of...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
POP Check Who: All ages can practice! (Script is for adults) Why: The POP Check provides a simple structure for both students and adults to notice and own their feelings, and to practice a mindful activity to meet the moment. It helps to increase self-awareness and...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Draw and Rip Who: Pre-K to 2nd Grade Why: This activity invites age-accessible self reflection that is a critical piece of social emotional learning. Having a family member or teacher narrate the reflection questions allows young students to draw insights into their...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Exercise, Health, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Yoga
Fun and Simple Yoga Poses Who: All Ages Why: Yoga poses are evidence-based practices that help build self-awareness, body awareness and manage emotions. There are poses that can energize and poses that can calm the brain and body. Integrating fun and simple yoga...
