At Dilworth Elementary School staff is working to help dragons become aware of their emotions, especially when those emotions are getting in the way of thier learning.
As a way of working toward mindful habits, students are taught how to "belly breathe" in order to calm down thier brains in order to be able to return to thier learning.
ASCA Mindset M 1:
Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being
ASCA Behavior Standards:
B-SMS-2 Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control
B-SMS-6 Demonstrate the ability to overcome barriers to learning
B-SMS-Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem