The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has identified the following interrelated core competency areas that are nurtured in SEL programming. Click on the links for tools and resources.
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Read Aloud Stories about feelings:
A great resource and visual for students to utilize when identifying feelings & coping strategies is the Zones of Regulation.
Zones of Regulation Google Slides - Introduction to zones, books, and identifying feelings game
ZONES OF REGULATION INTRODUCTION VIDEO
Zones of Regulation Visual Posters for Classroom/Home
Inside Out Feelings Kahoot Game for the Classroom
Activities:
Feelings Check-In
*Watch Video: The Reflection In Me
Activity: What Makes You Awesome Activity
*Have student fill out the What Makes you Awesome Activity
Activity: Self-Esteem Flower Craftivity
Online Activity: https://wordart.com/
Students can create their own All About Me WordArt. It is helpful to have students write a list of positive things about themselves that they can type into the project. Make sure to Click Visualize every time you add something to your project.
*Have students stand in front of the mirror and tell themselves the things they listed that make them special.
Mrs. Hartills Video Lesson: "Sprouting Feelings"- I Statement Video Lesson
*Watch Video: My Gratitude Jar
Activity:
Students can make their own gratitude jar with these printables:
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tuew2VGhQwoDawwX08GSQTQVj4h7oC7G/view?usp=sharing
OR Students can print off a gratitude jar activity page
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ARQy8FCIUTb7WfBNXZN6Q0Gu0B_9-bO4/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Hartill's Video Less: Clark The Shark Learns Self Control
Activity:Self Control Scenario Cards & Worksheet
Mrs. Hartill's Video Lesson: THINK IT OR SAY IT (BLURTING)
Blurting Activity (must watch video first):
Bubble Gum Scramble - Google Slides Document
Scenario Cards - Read the statement on each card & identify if it is a bubble gum or "splat" statement.
Mrs. Hartill's Read Aloud: Personal Space Camp
Activity: Personal Space Activity
Watch Video: Worst Day of My Life Ever
Ask your child after watching the video:
Why is it important to follow directions at school?
Why is it important to follow directions at home?
Activity:
Have students complete the coloring project by following directions (young kids can have an adult or older sibling read them the directions). CLICK HERE FOR COLORING ACTIVITY
Video: Mrs. Hartills Problem Solving Video
The video is interactive and asks students Questions at the end. Many students have already watched this video & it is always a good reminder.
Activity: Read the problem & have students identify how big it is using the traffic light. Have students explain why & how they might react. We always want our reactions to match the size of the problem!
Mrs. Hartill's Video Lesson: MRS. HARTILLS COOL DOWN VIDEO
Activity:
Pick two calm down strategies to practice from the video
Deep breathing: Mrs. Hartill Breathing Video (CLICK HERE)
Squeeze a stress ball (or any squishy object at home) - hold for 20 seconds each squeeze
Exercise: Go Noodle Exercise videos
Stretch: Cosmic Kids Yoga Videos
Shake a glitter jar (if you made one already)
Color: Mandala Coloring Pages
Read Aloud: Stand in My Shoes By Bob Sornson
Activity: Empathy Task Cards
Books about Empathy for K-5
All Are Welcome by: Alexandra Penfold & Suzanne Kaufman
Amazing Grace by: Mary Hoffman
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor by: Maria Dismondy
Chrysanthemum by: Kevin Henkes
Hey Little Ant by: Philip and Hannah Hoose
The Hundred Dresses by: Eleanor Estes
I Am Human- A Book of Empathy by: Susan Verde
The Invisible Boy by: Trudy Ludwig & Patrice Barton
Last Stop on Market Street by: Matt De La Pena
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by: Lisa Papp
The Monster Who Lost His Mean by: Tiffany Strelitz Haber
My Many Colored Days by: Dr. Seuss
Stick and Stone by: Beth Ferry
Those Shoes by: Maribeth Boelts
Through Grandpa’s Eyes by: Patricia MacLachlan
The Wall by: Eve Bunting
Mrs. Hartill's Video Lesson: Mrs. Hartill's Friendship Story
Activity: FRIENDSHIP ACTIVITY
Students can color the pictures that show students being a good friend. If you cannot print go through each picture and make up a scenario with your child. Have your child identify if the characters are being good friends. If the characters are not being good friends discuss with your child ways to handle the negative interaction.
Read or watch YouTube: Pig the Winner
Discuss: What does Sportsmanship
Look Like..
Sound like..
Feel like..
Activity Options:
Play a board game & practice good sportsmanship skills
Sorting Activity: read the scenarios and sort each into a slam dunk pile (good sportsmanship) or Fouling Out pile (poor sportsmanship). If you cannot print this have students read the scenario and identify if it is good sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship sorting activity
Read or watch:
K-1 “Have you Filled a Bucket Today”
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEg38zCOMgk
2-3 “Kindness is Cooler Mrs. Ruler”
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et4KluESo0o
Activity: KINDNESS CHECKLIST
*Look and read through the KINDNESS checklist
*Choose and check off 3 things you can do today to show kindness and fill others buckets.
Virtual Playdate Ideas for Kids
Video Calling Apps:
Caribu: Caribu is like Zoom for kids and currently it’s free to use! Caribu is a video-calling app integrating children’s books and activities together. Kids can read books from the 1,000-plus titles together, play games and color during a video call. CLICK HERE FOR CARIBU
Skype
Facetime
Virtual Activities for Playdates:
To help children feel more comfortable virtually connecting with friends, it might be helpful to prepare them with some activity ideas and conversation starters to set them up for a successful playdate.
Examples of Conversation Starters:
“ How are you?”
“What have you been doing at home to stay busy?”
“What is your favorite activity to do at home?”
“What would you like to play today?”
Virtual Playdate Ideas:
I-SPY(in opposite screen)
Simon Says
Charades
Guess Who or Headbanz
Draw each others portrait
Eat snack or lunch together
Build with Legos
Read a book together
Virtual scavenger hunt (look for things around the house and meet at the screen when found)
Show & Tell of favorite toys or pets
Watch a Movie together
Do Yoga or GoNoodle together
Draw a picture for their teachers together
Draw a thank you card for frontline workers
Just Play!
Responsible Decision Making Video: Responsible Decision Making ( longer video lesson)
Activity: Digital Responsibility Lesson and Chart on Google Slides
Online Resources:
Mrs. Hartill Breathing Video (CLICK HERE)
YouTube Channel: New Horizon Meditation & Sleep Stories
Apps:
1. Headspace for Kids
The popular adult mindfulness app now has a kids’ series of breathing exercises, visualizations, and meditations grouped into five categories: kindness, focus, sleep, calm, and wake-up. Choose the one that best suits your child’s needs. 5 and under, 6 to 8, 9 to 12; $12.99 per month or $69.99 per year.
2. Stop, Breathe & Think
With an emphasis on fun activities and meditations, this app is designed to help kids with focus, quiet, peaceful sleep, and processing emotions. Your little one will learn mindful breathing and the importance of checking in with herself. She'll also win stickers for completing "missions." Ages 5-10; download for free.
3. Mindfulness for Children
Developed by a Danish psychologist, this audio-only app offers easy-to-follow breathing exercises for your kid to use any time she’s feeling stressed. Other activities like the body scan will help her relax, and soothing nature sounds can lull her to sleep. 5+ years; free for Mindful Family package
4. Thrive Global
Here’s another skill set from Amazon Echo. If your kid needs help quieting their mind during the day, he can say, “Alexa, open Thrive” and ask for a meditation. On nights when he can’t sleep, a “power down” will do the trick—and keep screens out of the bedroom. Download for free.
5. Smiling Mind
This app offers mindfulness sessions, developed by a team of psychologists, that start with a quick series of questions to focus the mind followed by simple, easy-to-follow meditation exercises. Download for free.
6. Sleep Meditations for Kids
The perfect app to incorporate into your bedtime routine, Sleep Meditations for Kids has four bedtime stories that are transformed into guided meditations designed to promote relaxation and contentment. Download for free.
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