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...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Exercise, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies
SEL at Home Exercises Who: Pre-K to 2nd (Adults read out loud and practice with your student) Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Mindful Line Drawing Who: All Ages Why: This activity is a mindful practice that invites focus on one thing at a time. It decreases stress and anxiety and assists the one practicing in turning the mind away from intrusive thoughts. Mindful drawing benefits both the...