Social and Emotional Learning
We use the Zones of Regulation to help us be aware of and independent in controlling our emotions and impulses.
We use Social Thinking to help us be active members of a group.
Learning expected behaviors helps us choose the option in social scenarios that makes others feel comfortable and good.
Considering the size of problems helps us to avoid sweating the small things, and to respond appropriately to disagreements. Little problems require little responses!
Growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get smarter through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed. It is contrasted with a fixed mindset: the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait that is set in stone at birth.
Mojo and his friends discover the magic of mistakes and the incredible power of yet in this awesome 5 episode series!
Grit is our new academic school value. Angela Duckworth defined grit as "passion and perseverance for long term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in and day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years. Grit is working really hard to make your future a reality. Grit is living life like it is a marathon not a sprint." Here are some videos about what it means to show grit.
Mindfulness means “being aware of one’s awareness in the present moment, while accepting one’s feelings and thoughts”. Mindfulness strategies include mindful breathing, mindful observation, and mindful awareness. Here are some sites for mindfulness at home or in school.
Complete this 10 minute guided mindfulness practice from Calm.com.
Do Nothing For 2 Minutes: see if you can sit and listen to the waves for two minutes. Pausing and sitting still can help a lot with stress, focus, and self-control.
Use these six easy mindfulness activities wherever you are:
- Mindful breathing
- Mindful observation
- Mindful awareness
- Mindful listening
- Mindful immersion
- Mindful appreciation