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Personal Identity
Personal Identity
Establishing a strong sense of identity is crucial in developing a child's confidence and social development. It provides a framework for decision-making, relationship-building, and overcoming challenges. Awareness of their traditions, culture, and experiences allows children to embrace their unique qualities, bolstering self-esteem.
For example: A person's family emphasized the importance of Lunar New Year food, customs, and traditions, deepening his appreciation for global diversity. These conversations shaped his understanding and reinforced the value of multicultural awareness. Embracing diverse traditions helps shape our identities while fostering empathy and respectfor others.
Sample topics to explore identity with your child:
Important family traditions
Activities the family do together
The music you enjoy together
The food you prepare on special days
Growing Global Citizens
February Counseling Lesson
February Counseling Lesson
Building Relationship Skills
Building Relationship Skills
This month, students are learning how to see the world through others’ eyes. They’ll explore what it means to understand, care about, and show respect for people who may think, look, or feel differently than they do.
Through stories, role-plays, and real-life scenarios, students will practice empathy—noticing how others feel and showing kindness through their words and actions. These lessons build a sense of belonging and help students grow into caring, responsible global citizens who act with integrity in their relationships and communities.
Key SEL Themes
CASEL Competency: Relationship Skills
Second Step Theme: Empathy & Kindness
Portrait of a Learner: Global Citizen & Emotional Integrity
Grown-Up Tips for Home
Practice perspective-taking.
When reading a story or watching a show together, ask: “How do you think that character feels?”
“What would you do if you were in their place?”
Model kindness in action.
Let your child see you thank others, lend a hand, or speak kindly about people—even when they’re not around. Small moments of empathy add up to big lessons about emotional integrity.
Connect to the world.
Plan ways your family can help others in your community or around the world—through sharing, volunteering, or simply treating everyone with respect.
Coping Strategy of the Month
Coping Strategy of the Month
Warm Hands
Warm Hands
1) Rub hands together to create warmth.
2) Place warm palms over eyes that can give a sense of safety and privacy.
3) Take deep breaths and focus on the warmth and gentle pressure on the eyes. Repeat as needed.
This simple strategy is perfect for the cold weather. Designed to help us regulate our emotions by combining the sensory actions of hand rubbing, eye covering, and deep breathing to ease tension and promote calmness.
Try practicing this coping skill with your child in the mornings. Here is a cute visual to remind our young ones how to practice this coping strategy.
Recommended Read-Alouds
Recommended Read-Alouds
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