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...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
One Word Reflection Activity Who: All Ages Why: The practice of communicating feelings, gratitude and inspiration together in a group is a powerful empathy builder and expression of self-awareness, which can lead to a more regulated self and increased positive...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Upstander & Bystander Worksheet Who: 6th Grade & Up Why: It can be difficult to know what to do when witnessing bullying. This PSA video and worksheet invites collaboration between peers as they work to solve a very real issue. It takes self awareness and...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Washing Machine Who: Pre-K to 2nd This video presenting a physical practice helps students learn to twist away their worries. Children often feel worry and anxiety in their bodies. Many young people who can’t describe in words what they are feeling can say they are...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
What is Your Temperature Who: 6th to 8th Grade Why: In order to know what you need at any given time, you must first be aware of what is happening inside you and outside of you. This activity allows students to creatively reflect their current state through self...