The DMUSD Counselors are excited to kick off monthly Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in every classroom! These lessons align with district-wide initiatives and are designed to create consistency and connection across schools. Each month, our lessons will integrate key frameworks: CASEL, Second Step, and the Portrait of a Learner (POL).

This month’s focus:

• CASEL: Self-Efficacy

• Second Step: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting

• Portrait of a Learner: Learner’s Mindset

These topics help students build confidence in their abilities, learn from challenges, and set meaningful goals.

Grown Up Tips for Home: 

• Celebrate effort. Praise your child for trying something new or sticking with a challenge—not just for getting it “right.”

• Set small goals together. Whether it's reading a book, cleaning a room, or learning a new skill, help your child break it into steps and celebrate progress.

• Model a growth mindset. Talk about a time you made a mistake and what you learned from it. Let your child see that adults grow, too!

• Use “yet” language. If your child says, “I can’t do it,” encourage them to say, “I can’t do it yet.”