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 others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Source: CASEL
Positive Discipline is a program developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. Positive Discipline teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. SFM staff are trained in this program.
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Positive Discipline Parenting Tool Cards:
Cards with actionable strategies
Positive Discipline Parenting Blog:
Hub of resources for parents
Activities/Handouts:
Affirmation Coloring Pages (English/Spanish)
51 Affirmations for a Growth Mindset
Gratitude Journal - 3 Good Things
Khan Academy Growth Mindset Unit
Working with Automatic Thoughts
Books:
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It by JoAnn Deak, PhD
Books That Teach Positive Thinking: List
Lessons:
Hand Brain Model: Primary, Lower EL, Upper EL
Activities/Handouts:
Mood Meter, Video Introduction and Family Activity
Executive Functioning Toolbox (AMAZING Resource!)
The S.T.O.P. Mindfulness Exercise
Mindful CMS: A Mindful Toolkit
Books:
Of Course It's a Big Deal! A Story About Learning to React Calmly and Appropriately by Bryan Smith
What Were You Thinking? A Story About Learning to Control Your Impulses by Bryan Smith
Videos/Songs:
Podcast:
Articles:
Activities/Handouts:
Articles:
Books:
Diversity is Key: A Story About Embracing Differences by Bryan Smith
Empathy is My Superpower! A Story About Showing You Care by Bryan Smith
Girl World: How to Ditch the Drama and Find Your Inner amazing! by Patricia Ottaviano
Songs/Videos:
Video: Personal Space
Everyone is Welcome Song, Lyrics and Words to Include
The World We See, Lyrics and Perspective Practice
Activities/Handout:
Calming Your Child and Yourself and Free Mini Course for Parents (20 min.)
Books:
The Wrinkled Heart by Tracy Hoexter
Songs/Videos:
Lessons:
Keeping My Body Safe - Primary
Rights and Responsibilities of Children - Lower EL
Personal Safety - 4th Grade
Personal Safety - 5th Grade
Activities/Handouts:
Books:
Of Course It's a Big Deal! A Story About Learning to React Calmly and Appropriately by Bryan Smith
What Were You Thinking? A Story About Learning to Control Your Impulses by Bryan Smith