Student Wellbeing School Programs
Capturing Kids’ Hearts is a process used by schools across the nation to build stronger relationships with students. The primary focus of CKH is to develop healthy relationships and teach effective skills that help students increase self-management, increase positive behaviors, reinforce emotional intelligence, increase classroom rapport, develop empathy, and increase motivation.
DIRECT LINKS for more information:
https://www.capturingkidshearts.org/
https://www.capturingkidshearts.org/students/leadworthy-character-curriculum
IMPACT OF CKH
Cultivates relational capacity
Improves school culture
Strengthens trust between teachers and students
Builds self-managing classrooms
Creates accountability
Improves academic performance
Fosters an environment of trauma-informed care
https://www.capturingkidshearts.org/sel-impact/#research
PUSD CHARACTER THEMES:
August/September- Empathy
October-Self Direct
November- Team Work
December- Responsibility
January- Respect
February- Kindness
March- Courage
April- Perseverance
May- Integrity
Sample CKH Lessons:
1st Grade-Empathy What is Empathy
5th Grade- Kindness Spark the Heart
7th Grade- Self Direct Self control vs. Self Direct
9th Grade- Responsibility Responsibility to myself and others
For our Special Ed Students we use:
Kids at Hope is a strategic, cultural framework designed to engage entire communities to support success for all children, no exceptions. The vision is that every child is afforded the belief, guidance and encouragement that creates a sense of hope and optimism, supported by a course of action needed to experience success at life’s four major destinations: Home & Family; Education & Career; Community & Service; and Hobbies & Recreation.
For More Information: https://azednews.com/kids-at-hopes-rick-miller-on-the-power-of-believing-in-kids/
Kids at Hope Pledge:
I am a kid at hope. I am talented, smart and capable of success. I have dreams for the future, and I will climb to reach those goals and dreams every day... no exceptions!
Treasure Hunter's Pledge
As an adult and a Treasure Hunter, I am committed to search for all the talents, skills and intelligence that exist in all children and youth. I believe that all children are capable of success... no exceptions!
At Discovery Gardens we use: Kimochi
Our Elementary Schools also use: