by SEL Specialist | Mar 7, 2023 | Equity, Events, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Student Voice
In preparation for our 3rd annual Student Voice Summit, Mindful Practices had an opportunity to chat with Melivia Mujica, a first generation college student, currently a senior at Texas A&M Kingsville. Melivia is no stranger to using her voice as a young person to...
by SEL Specialist | Oct 6, 2022 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, Social-Emotional Learning
Caregivers, you may have been hearing a lot of buzz about “SEL” as it relates to your child’s life lately. But, what exactly is SEL? Social Emotional Learning is a process through which children and adults become aware of, and better able to manage their emotions. SEL...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Cool Kid Paper Chain Who: All Ages Why: This exercise encourages positive self-reflection and challenges students to take greater ownership over their positive qualities and to continue to be their best selves as they are part of a community at home or at school....
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
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...
