Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

I will be using "A Little Spot of Emotion" book series by Diane Alber to help students identify and manage big emotions. The emotions include: Scribble, Peaceful, Anger, Anxiety, Sadness, Confidence, Happiness, and Love. All of her books and further resources are accessible on YouTube and Amazon if you'd like to continue to use the books at home.

Our 4th & 5th graders are exploring XELLO, a program on Clever that helps them explore their strengths, interests, and future career prospects. Stay tuned for Xello updates!

In some of your students' classrooms, I am using the Second Step curriculum to teach, practice, and model the following skills for social and academic success:

1) Empathy and Skills for Learning

2) Emotion Management

3) Problem Solving

Please periodically look for take-home resources from your child. There are lessons you can practice with your student(s) to make sure they are using their skills not only at school, but at home as well.