Week 23: 2/24 - 2/26

1. This is our last week of asynchronous SEL! Please use this time to review any of the previously posted lessons/videos that you may have missed over the weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you all very soon :)

Week 22: 2/15 - 2/19

1. This week we are going to continue talking about goals. First, please listen to this story: Goal Setting For Kids Read Aloud

2. Next, watch this Goal Setting video about the importance of setting goals and how to work towards accomplishing your goals!

Week 21: 2/8 - 2/12

Goal Setting

1. This week we are going to learn about Goals. We will learn what a goal is and why it is important to set goals for ourselves to accomplish. First, if you have access to a printer, please print out this Goal Setting Worksheet.

2. Next, listen and following along to this Goal Setting video about making positive choices.

3. While listening to the video, think about the positive choice that you want to practice. Using your Goal Setting worksheet, circle the positive choice you want to practice this week.

4. Next, make a plan. Draw a picture in the box provided to show what your positive choice will look like and sound like.

Week 20: 2/1 - 2/5

No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

Week 19: 1/25 - 1/29

1. This week we will continue exploring Growth Mindsets. We will begin by listening to this story: The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

2. Next, if you have a printer, please print out this worksheet One Mistake I Made Was... and draw a picture of a time you made a mistake. Then, draw a picture showing what you learned from your mistake. Some ideas might be:

• Mistake: I read the words incorrectly in a book.

• What I learned: To keep trying and never give up so I can become a better reader!

• Mistake: I fell off the monkey bars at school

• What I learned: To keep practicing so I can get all the way across the monkey bars!

Week 18: 1/18 - 1/22

1. This week we are going to continue talking about Perseverance how learn how that relates to having a Growth Mindset. First, let's start by watching this video What is Growth Mindset?

2. Next, if you have a printer, please print out these Growth Mindset Coloring pages and use them as a reminder for how to persevere when things are challenging!

3. Next, let's listen to this read a loud story: I Won't Give Up.

4. Last, watch this music video Let's Get to it - The Perseverance Song!

Week 17: 1/11 - 1/15

1. We are going to continue learning about Perseverance this week. First, let's listen to this read aloud story I Can Do Hard Things. After the story, please watch the mindful affirmations and follow along and practice each of them.

2. Next, listen to this song Don't Give Up

3. Last, print out this worksheet or if you don't have a printer, complete the sentence: I want to be excellent at: _____________________. Then, draw a picture of YOU doing YOUR best!

Week 16: 1/4 - 1/8

1. Welcome back from Winter Break! I hope everyone is feeling rested and refreshed :) I know it can be really hard for us to be away from our friends and classmates so this month we are going to learn about what it means to Persevere (don't give up!) when things get really hard.

2. First, let's watch this video What is Perseverance?

3. Then, watch this music video Don't Give Up.

4. Next, if you have access to a printer, please print out this Perseverance Puzzle handout. On each puzzle piece, you will see different perseverance strategies to try when things get tough and difficult. Please read each one carefully. ****Note: K & 1st graders might need an adult or older sibling to read the words on the puzzle pieces.

5. Next, color in each puzzle piece.

6. Next, cut out each puzzle piece with scissors.

7. Last, mix up the pieces and try to put the puzzle back together. If you are having a difficult time, try to use some of the strategies that are listed on the pieces so you don't give up!

Winter Break Activities!

Week 15: 12/14 - 12/18

1. This week, I have included a Winter Break Journal for you to print out if you would like! In this journal, you will find different Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years Eve that you can draw pictures and write about. You can draw/write about what you did to celebrate these Holidays this year (if your family celebrates them). There is also a Family time and Resolutions page that you can choose to draw and write about as well! If you'd like to start the journal today, you can print out the packet and begin coloring the cover page to get started! Have a safe and healthy Winter Break!!!

Social Awareness: Empathy

Week 14: 12/7 - 12/11

1. This week we are going to continue learning about empathy and how to show kindness. Let's begin by listening and following along to this short book: I am Human, A Book of Empathy.

2. Next, we will watch this Empathy video to help us remember the definition of Empathy.

3. Last, you can print out this worksheet Can I Play? If you do not have a printer, you can answer this prompt: Have you ever been left out of the play group? Draw a picture to show how you felt and what you did.

Week 13: 11/30 - 12/4

1. This week, we are going to begin learning about Empathy. Please watch and listen to this read a loud book: You, Me and Empathy.

2. Next, please complete this Empathy worksheet. If you do not have a printer, you can draw a picture and write about how you would show empathy and help a new student in your classroom that doesn't speak English.

Week 12: No School - Thanksgiving

Social-Awareness

Week 11: 11/16 - 11/20

1. We are going to continue learning about how we are all special and unique and that we should treat everyone equally regardless of how we look. This week, I have two different read a loud stories for you to choose from. One with a girl main character and one with a boy main character. You can choose which one you'd like to listen to, or you can listen to BOTH!

Girl main character: I am Enough

Boy main character: I am Human

2. After listening to these books, think about what makes you special and unique. What do you like most about yourself?

3. Kindergarten:

Next, watch this I am Special video.

Then, complete this I am Special handout. Draw a picture of yourself doing something you love, what you like most about yourself or showing why you are special. If you are able, please answer the writing prompt on the bottom of the paper... "I am special because...."

1st and 2nd Grade:

Next, watch this I am Special video.

Then, complete this I am Special Book. If you do not have a printer you can use the I am Special book as a guide and make your own book on paper.

Week 10: 11/9 - 11/13:

1. This week we are going to continue learning about Social Awareness - where we understand that we are all special, unique and different. First we are going to watch and listen to this read a loud story Pink is for Boys.

2. Next, we are going to watch this video: Help Kids Learn About Gender that will teach you about gender stereotypes. This video should help you learn that it is okay to like different toys, colors, games or activities whether you are a boy or a girl!

3. Draw a picture of yourself playing with your favorite toys, games or activity!!

Week 9: 11/2 - 11/6:

No School - Teacher Professional Development

Week 8: 10/26 - 10/30:

1. This week, we are going to learn about how we are all unique and different. We are going to start by reading the story What Makes Us Unique?

2. After listening to the story, please draw a picture of yourself (self-portrait) including as much detail as possible (eye, hair and skin color, favorite color for your clothes, etc). At our next live SEL class we can share our self portraits with each other!

Self-Awareness

Week 7: 10/19 - 10/23:

1. This is the last week that we are going to talk about calming down strong feelings. Please watch this Sticks Learns How to Deal With Being Sad video. Think about when you are sad, what makes you feel better?

2. Next watch this Calm it Down Dance video. See if you can follow along with the dance moves!

3. The last video this week is this managing your emotions video. Take a look at the different pictures to see all the different ways you can cope with your feelings and calm down emotions.

4. Take a look at the My Coping Strategies Notebook . In here you will find many different ways to manage your emotions. Look at the pictures or read through the choices with a grown up to see the ones that you want to try and practice. If you want to save this as your own personal coping strategies notebook, go ahead and print out the select pages you want to practice (so you don't need to print all 26 pages). Then, you can color in the children and write or draw pictures of how this coping strategy helps you!

Week 6: 10/12 - 10/16:

1. We are going to continue developing our self-awareness skills this week. We are going to explore different ways we can calm down strong emotions by watching a read a loud story and watch a few different videos.

2. First, listen and watch this story Calm Down Time

3. Next, watch this Calm Body Calm Mind Music Video

4. Last, please follow along and participate in this Calm Down Yoga Video.

Week 5: 10/5 - 10/9:

Self-Awareness

1. This week, we are going to start our unit on Self-Awareness. We will begin with learning about the different feelings and emotions we all experience by listening to the read a loud story The Way I Feel.

2. Next, take a look at these Feelings Worksheets . If you have a printer, go ahead and print them out! If not, no worries, you can still complete the tasks below on paper.

Kindergarten: Draw how your face looks when you are Angry, Sad and Happy.

1st Grade: Draw how your face looks when you are Angry, Sad and Happy. Next to each picture, list three things that make you feel these emotions: Angry, Sad or Happy.

2nd Grade: Draw how your face looks when you are Angry, Sad and Happy. Next to each picture, list three things that make you feel that emotion, either Angry, Sad or Happy. Define what each of the feelings mean to you.

***** Next week we will complete the bottom portion of these worksheets "Three things I can do when I feel..." ********

Week 4: 9/28 - 10/2:

Friendship

1. This week we are going to learn about being a good friend. First, I would like you to watch the What Makes a Good Friend Music Video .

2. Next, please print out the What Makes a Good Friend Worksheet. If you do not have a printer, you can draw a picture of a time when you were being a good friend and fill in the blank at the bottom of your picture: (K students can tell a caregiver)

"I am a good friend because I...."

Week 3: 9/21 - 9/25:

Kindness

1. This week, we are going to continue learning about kindness. First, please watch this Kindness Music Video

2. Next, you can print out this Kindness Drawing worksheet and complete the directions listed on the page (younger students can tell a caregiver their responses on the bottom)

3. If you do not have a printer, you can simply grab a piece of paper, pencil and crayons and draw a picture of something kind you have done in the past or something kind you can do in the future. Write or tell a caregiver how it makes you feel when you are kind and how your kindness helps the other person.

Week 2: 9/14 - 9/18:

Kindness

1. This week, we are going to learn about kindness. First, please follow along to this read a loud book: Be Kind

2. Next, tell a grown up at home what you can do this week to show kindness.

3. If you have access to a printer you can print out this Kindness Bingo sheet and see if you can complete 5 random acts of kindness in a row this week! Or, this week you can challenge yourself to compete the entire Bingo board! If you do not have a printer, you can create your own Kindness Bingo card or just simply complete to acts of kindness and view the Bingo card as a reference :)

****Note: some of these kindness acts may need to be modified for remote learning purposes. ****

Week 1: 9/8 - 9/11

1. For the first week of school, I would like you to get familiar with my Virtual Counseling Office on my homepage of this website. Take about 15 minutes to click around on the objects and have fun!

2. Next, watch the virtual class rules video below. Once you are done with the video, make sure you have a designated study area in your house for your remote learning. Tell a grown up in your house what the virtual class rules are so you are prepared for school this year!

Virtual Class Rules Video

Week 23: 2/24 - 2/26

1. This is our last week of asynchronous SEL! Please use this time to review any of the previously posted lessons/videos that you may have missed over the weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you all very soon :)

Week 22: 2/15 - 2/19

1. This week we will continue talking about goal setting. First, watch this video: 7 tips to achieve your goals. Think about all the different strategies you want to implement to achieve your goals.

2. It's important to know that hard work, perseverance and determination all help us reach our goals. Watch this video Stephen Curry Motivation Video - Relentless to see how Stephen became one of the greatest basketball shooters of our time.

3. Last, here is another motivational music video to help inspire you to reach your goals through Growth Mindset.

Week 21: 2/8 - 2/12

Goal Setting

1. This week we are going to talk about Goal Setting. First, watch this video: How to Reach Your Goals: 4 Easy Steps

2. Next, think about what goal you would like to set for yourself. This can be an academic goal (to get a 90% or higher on my next math test) or a personal goal (to make the travel baseball team in March). These are just two possible examples. Remember, the goal you create for yourself should be really important to YOU!

3. To accomplish our goals, we need to follow very specific steps. Please print out this Goal Setting Worksheet that has the step-by-step process for achieving your goal!

Week 20: 2/1 - 2/5

No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

Week 19: 1/25 - 1/29

1. This week we will continue exploring Growth Mindsets. First, let's start by watching this video on the difference between a Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset.

2. Next, if you have a printer, please print out this worksheet Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset . Please read each mindset and the definition provided in the boxes. Then, cut and sort each mindset at the bottom of the worksheet into the correct column.

Week 18: 1/18 - 1/22

1. This week we are going to continue talking about Perseverance and how that relates to having a Growth Mindset. First, let's watch this video What is Growth Mindset? Now, think about the ways that you can grow your brain and have a growth mindset. (ex: never give up, keep trying, work hard, try challenging math problems, believe in yourself!)

2. Below you will find 3 different writing assignments. Please read each of the quotes on each writing assignment. Then, choose one to print out and answer the questions on the page. We will discuss your responses at our next live SEL class!

• All things are difficult before they are easy

• Mistakes are proof that you are trying

• If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you

3. Last, just for fun you can watch this motivational video with a mama and baby bear showing ultimate Perseverance!

Week 17: 1/11 - 1/15

1. We are going to continue learning about Perseverance this week. First, let's listen to this read aloud story A Little Spot of Perseverance.

2. Next, please print out this All About Perseverance worksheet and answer each question. We will discuss your responses at our next live SEL class!

Week 16: 1/4 - 1/8

1. Welcome back from Winter Break! I hope everyone is feeling rested and refreshed :) I know it can be really hard for some of us to find the motivation to continue with remote learning so I thought that for the month of January we would focus on the concept of Perseverance.

2. First, let's watch this video that helps us better understand the idea of Perseverance.

3. Now, take a look at these handouts: Instead of Giving Up, I Will and Perseverance Self-Assessment. Read through the different ways you can show perseverance this week instead of giving up! Afterwards, please take the self-assessment and read through each question and answer them honestly - to what extent they are true or false. Total up your responses and see how high you got! The goal is to have a total score of at least 20 points, but the higher the better!

Winter Break Activities!

Week 15: 12/14 - 12/18

1. This week, I have included a Winter Break Mindfulness Journal for you to print out and complete over break if you'd like! In this Journal, you will find a reading log, mood tracker, daily gratitude journal, weekly spreads that include drawing and writing prompts and a reflection. If you'd like to start the journal today, you can print out the packet and color the snowman cover page and begin the "Currently" worksheet. Have a safe and healthy Winter Break!!!

Social Awareness: Empathy

Week 14: 12/7 - 12/11

1. This week we are going to continue learning about empathy. Let's start by watching this Empathy video!

2. Just for fun, take a look at this Empathy Music video

3. Next, please complete this The Other Person's Shoes worksheet. If you don't have access to a printer, answer the following questions/prompts:

a. Describe a situation where someone was teased. What happened?

b. How to you think the person who was teased felt?

c. What could have been done to help make things better?

d. What does it take to be a good friend to someone who has been teased? Write a paragraph about how you can help.

Week 13: 11/30 - 12/4

1. This week we are going to begin learning about Empathy. Please watch this video that describes what Empathy is, why is it important and how can you practice Empathy with others.

2. Next, please complete this All About Empathy shoe! If you do not have a printer, you can answer the following questions on a sheet of paper:

a. Empathy Means: ___________________

b. Showing Empathy to others makes them feel: ________________

c. A time I showed Empathy to someone was: ________________________

d. Empathy is important because: _________________________________

Week 12: No School - Thanksgiving

Social-Awareness

Week 11: 11/16 - 11/20

1. This week we are going to continue learning about how we are all unique and part of a diverse society. Sometimes, people might be mean and discriminate towards other people based on the way they look, the color of their skin, their gender, who they like, etc. We are going to take a closer look at discrimination by watching this Discrimination Explained to Kids video.

2. Think about what you can do to try and treat everyone equal. It's important that we don't judge people by the way they look. Remember, we are all special, different and unique :) That's what makes us a diverse society! Please complete this I am Special and Unique handout.

Week 10: 11/9 - 11/13:

1. This week, we are going to continue learning about Social Awareness - where we understand that we are all special, unique and different. First, we are going to watch and listen to this story Let's Talk About Race.

2. Second, after watching the video, write or draw a picture showing something interesting/special about you that I wouldn't be able to know just by looking at you? For example, in the video, Common shared that he is a Vegetarian and doesn't eat meat. We will share our stories or pictures at out next live SEL class.

Week 9: 11/2 - 11/6:

No School - Teacher Professional Development

Week 8: 10/26 - 10/30:

1. This week we are going to shift from Self-Awareness to Social-Awareness. We are going to begin by understanding what culture means and watch this video: Cultures of the World!

2. Draw a picture of yourself and your family with as much detail including your eye, hair and skin color. Also, think about your family's culture - foods your family likes eat, celebrations, Holidays, religion, etc. In your picture, include as much as you can about your family culture. We will share our pictures at our next Live SEL class :)

Self-Awareness

Week 7: 10/19 - 10/23:

1. This is the last week that we are going to talk about calming down strong feelings. Please watch this Ways to Calm Down and Self-Regulate video.

2. Next, complete the "When I Felt___" worksheet. Think about the video you just watched. You will be drawing and writing about your feelings - make sure you discuss how you coped with that feeling OR you can write about what you will do next time you have this feeling. If you don't have a printer, use this link as a reference and draw and answer the questions on your own paper.

3. Last, please take a look at this breathing in shapes worksheet and practice the different shape breathing. Once you are finished with your breathing exercises think about a time when you would use this breathing technique.

Week 6: 10/12 - 10/16:

1. We are going to continue developing our self-awareness skills this week. We are going to explore different ways we can calm down strong emotions by watching a few different videos.

2. Watch this How to Calm Down and Take a Break video

3. Remote learning can be difficult. During these challenging times, we might start to feel ourselves worrying more than usual. Next, watch this video about Managing Worry and Anxiety

4. Last, there are times when you may feel angry. Watch this video on Anger Management to learn strategies to calm yourself down when angry.

Week 5: 10/5 - 10/9:

Self-Awareness

1. This week, we are going to start our unit on Self-Awareness. We will begin with understanding our emotions by watching the Know Your Emotions video.

2. Next, please take a look at this Emotional Regulation Scale. As you will see, our feelings can range from a small glitch (in blue) all the way up to a huge problem or a catastrophe (in red).

3. Last, please take a look at the different examples of problems you might experience in your life on this Emotions Scale. If you have access to a printer, please print out the THIRD page of this document (that is in black and white) and write in examples of problems that you have experienced in your life that match each description. Use page 1 for a reference.

***** Be prepared to share your responses when we meet this month for our LIVE SEL class :) *******

Week 4: 9/28 - 10/2:

Friendship

1. This week we are going to learn about being a good friend. First, we are going to watch the Friendship Soup Video .

2. Next, you can print out these Friendship Soup Pages.

3. Then, you will color both pages - the pot and ingredients.

4. Next, you will glue or tape the kindness ingredients to the pot to create your own ‘friendship soup.’ Make sure to include your own special ingredient!

5. If you want to challenge yourself (5th graders especially!) write two synonyms for each word on the ingredient. (Ex: Honesty: Truthful and sincere). **** If you do not have a printer, you can draw your own pot (use the printable links as inspiration) and write in your own ingredients. ****

Week 3: 9/21 - 9/25:

Kindness

1. This week, we are going to continue learning about kindness. First, please watch this All About Kindness Music Video

2. Next, you can print out this Kindness Sort and complete the sort activity.

3. Tell a caregiver what you will do this week to continue spreading kindness!

Week 2: 9/14 - 9/18:

Kindness

1. This week, we are going to learn about kindness. First, please follow along to this read a loud book: Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler

2. Next, discuss with a grown up at home what you can do this week to show kindness.

3. If you have access to a printer you can print out this Kindness Bingo sheet and see if you can complete 5 random acts of kindness in a row this week! Or, this week you can challenge yourself to compete the entire Bingo board! If you do not have a printer, you can create your own Kindness Bingo card or just simply complete to acts of kindness and view the Bingo card as a reference :)

****Note: some of these kindness acts may need to be modified for remote learning purposes. ****

Week 1: 9/8 - 9/11

1. For the first week of school, I would like you to get familiar with my Virtual Counseling Office on my homepage of this website. Take about 15 minutes to click around on the objects and have fun!

2. Next, watch the virtual class rules video below. Once you are done with the video, make sure you have a designated study area in your house for your remote learning. Tell a grown up in your house what the virtual class rules are so you are prepared for school this year!

Virtual Class Rules Video

Week 23: 2/24 - 2/26

1. This is our last week of asynchronous SEL! Please use this time to review any of the previously posted lessons/videos that you may have missed over the weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you all very soon :)

Week 22: 2/15 - 2/19

1. This week we will continue talking about goal setting. First, watch this video: 7 tips to achieve your goals. Think about all the different strategies you want to implement to achieve your goals.

2. It's important to know that hard work, perseverance and determination all help us reach our goals. Watch this video Stephen Curry Motivation Video - Relentless to see how Stephen became one of the greatest basketball shooters of our time.

3. Last, here is another motivational music video to help inspire you to reach your goals through Growth Mindset.

Week 21: 2/8 - 2/12

Goal Setting

1. This week we are going to talk about Goal Setting. First, watch this video: How to set SMART Goals.

2. Next, think about a goal that you would like to create for yourself. This can be an academic goal (to get a 90% or higher on my next math test) or a personal goal (to make the travel baseball team in March). These are just two possible examples. Remember, the goal you create for yourself should be really important to YOU!

3. If you have access to a printer, please print out this SMART Goal Worksheet and complete each section so you can work on accomplishing this goal!

Week 20: 2/1 - 2/5

No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

Week 19: 1/25 - 1/29

1. This week we will continue exploring Growth Mindsets. First, let's start by watching this video on the difference between a Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset.

2. Next, if you have a printer, please print out this worksheet Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset . Please read each mindset and the definition provided in the boxes. Then, take a look at the sample mindsets at the bottom of your worksheet. See if you can come up with additional examples and write them in each column.

Week 18: 1/18 - 1/22

1. This week we are going to learn about Growth Mindsets. First let's watch this video that explains What is a Growth Mindset.

2. Next, watch this motivational video about Perseverance.

3. Below you will find 3 different writing assignments. Please read through each of the quotes and choose one to print out and then answer the questions on the page:

• All things are difficult before they are easy

• Mistakes are proof that you are trying

• If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you

4. Last, watch this video showing famous people and their struggles to persevere.

Week 17: 1/11 - 1/15

1. This week, we are going to continue learning about Perseverance. First, let's watch this TedTalk video: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.

2. Next, please print out this All About Perseverance worksheet and answer each question. We will discuss your responses at our next live SEL class!

Week 16: 1/4 - 1/8

1. Welcome back from Winter Break! I hope everyone is feeling rested and refreshed :) I know it can be really hard for some of us to find the motivation to continue with remote learning so I thought that for the month of January we would focus on the concept of Perseverance.

2. First, we are going to watch this Perseverance Video to better understand what it means to Persevere and have grit.

3. Then, watch this powerful inspirational video.. Never Give Up!

4. Last, watch Michelle Obama's Best Advice to Students video.

Winter Break Activities!

Week 15: 12/14 - 12/18

1. This week, I have included a New Years Resolution and Goal Setting packet for you to print out and complete over break if you'd like! If you'd like to start the journal today, you can print out the packet and read through each page; beginning to think about your New Years Resolutions and Goals you'd like to set for 2021. Have a safe and healthy Winter Break!!!

Social Awareness: Empathy

Week 14: 12/7 - 12/11

1. This week we are going to continue learning about empathy. Let's start by watching this video that was created by Lincoln Middle School.

2. Just for fun, go ahead and take this Empathy test and see your results!

3. Next, please complete this Empathy Assignment and will will discuss our responses at our next live SEL class.

Week 13: 11/30 - 12/4

1. This week we are going to begin learning about Empathy. Please watch this video that describes what Empathy is, why is it important and how can you practice Empathy with others.

2. Next, please watch this short video Empathy can change the world and think about what you can do to show empathy this week.

Week 12: No School - Thanksgiving

Social-Awareness

Week 11: 11/16 - 11/20

1. This week, we are going to continue examining stereotypes. We are going to begin by watch this video Do you think Stereotypes are True?

2. Think about what you can do to help eliminate all the misconceptions about people that are all around us.

3. Last, we are going to watch the video How Stereotypes Affect us and What We Can Do from Facing History.

Week 10: 11/9 - 11/13:

1. This week we will continue talking about social awareness. We will begin by exploring the history of racial stereotypes by watching Systemic Racism Explained video. Think about the things you can do to help eliminate systemic racism.

2. Next, we will watch this TedTalk from an American teenager's perspective on stereotypes today.

3. Please take a a few minutes to reflect on these videos in your SEL journals and answer the following prompt:

What types of stereotypes still exist today in 2020? What do you think we can do to remove these stereotypes and start eliminating systemic racism?

Week 9: 11/2 - 11/6:

No School - Teacher Professional Development

Week 8: 10/26 - 10/30:

1. This week we are going to shift from Self-Awareness to Social-Awareness. We are going to begin by understanding what Diversity means and watch this video: Teens Talking About Diversity

2. Think about what makes you unique - your race, ethnicity, and the types of family traditions that you celebrate? What types of food does your family cook? We will discuss all of the things that make us a diverse class at our next live SEL class :)

Self-Awareness

Week 7: 10/19 - 10/23:

1. This is the last week we are going to talk about stress management. Another way to manage our stressors is to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Please watch this Self Care in Middle School video.

2. In your SEL journal, write about all the different ways you can engage in self care to make sure you are feeling like your best self.

Week 6: 10/12 - 10/16:

1. We are going to continue developing our self-awareness skills this week. We are going to explore different ways we can manage and cope with stress.

2. First, watch the Stress Management Tips for Kids and Teens video. Think about what coping strategies will help you manage and deal with stressful situations.

3. Next, watch this video to see how other teens manage their stress and advice they give to manage your stress on this Navigating Teen Life: Stress Management video.

4. If you are finding yourself stressed out this week, take 10 minutes for yourself and listen to this meditation video .

Week 5: 10/5 - 10/9:

Self-Awareness

1. This week, we are going to start our unit on Self-Awareness. We will begin with recognizing that we are all unique individuals who experience different feelings and emotions. First watch this Understanding Your Feelings video.

2. In your SEL journal, write how you have been feeling during remote learning so far this year and why? What have your struggles been? How are you coping? List some things that you do to feel better.

***** Be prepared to share your journal responses when we meet this month for our LIVE SEL class :) ******

Week 4: 9/28 - 10/2:

Friendship

1. This week we are going to learn about being a good friend and keeping our friends. First we are going to watch this video: What Makes a Good Friend

2. Next, take a look at this Conflict Situation Card Print out the worksheet if you'd like or respond to the question in your SEL journal.

Week 3: 9/21 - 9/25:

Kindness

1. This week, we are going to continue learning about kindness. First, please watch this video What is Kindness? Teens Respond

2. Next, please take a look at this 60 Ways Teens Can Show Kindness document. Choose at least 2 kindness activities from the list that you will do this week to continue spreading kindness!

Week 2: 9/14 - 9/18:

Kindness

1. This week, we are going to discuss kindness. First, please watch this inspirational video about kindness and integrity: How You Treat People is Who You Are

2. In your SEL notebook (used for Enrichment class) journal about the thoughts and feelings you had after watching this video. What can YOU do to make a difference in this world? Who have you been kind to today? Who will you be kind to tomorrow? How can you continue to spread kindness?

Week 1: 9/8 - 9/11:

1. For the first week of school, I would like you to get familiar with my Virtual Counseling Office on my homepage of this website. Take about 15 minutes to click around on the objects and have fun!

2. Next, watch the virtual class rules video below. Once you are done with the video, make sure you have a designated study area in your house for your remote learning. Tell a grown up in your house what the virtual class rules are so you are prepared for school this year!

Virtual Class Rules Video for Middle School