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Teaching emotional intelligence with RULER!
The Mood Meter
Students in grades K-5 are learning to use the Mood Meter to name their emotions and express how they are feeling.
Additional Community Circle Topics
- Emotional Regulation Strategies
- How to Make and Keep Friends
- Kindness & Empathy
- Conflict Resolution
- Growth Mindset
Goal Setting
- Problem Solving
Social-Emotional BooksÂ
Books for Emotional Regulation:
"When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry..." by Molly Bang
"A Little Spot of Emotion" by Diane Alber
"My Mouth is a Volcano!" by Julia Cook
Books About Empathy and Kindness:
"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud
"The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig
"Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woods
Books for Self-Awareness and Growth Mindset
"The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires
"What Do You Do with a Problem" by Kobi Yamada
"Your Fantastic Elastic Brain" by JoAnn Deak
Books About Friendship and Social Skills:
"Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson
"Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" by Patty Lovell
"Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll" by Mr. Jay
Books About Managing Anxiety and Worry:
"Ruby Finds a Worry" by Tom Percival
"Wemberly Worried" by Kevin Henkes
"The Don't Worry Book" by Todd Parr
Books About Inclusivity and Understanding Differences
"All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold
"We're All Wonders" by R.J. Palacio
"My Brother Charlie" by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete