Social - Emotional Learning

Social-Emotional Learning is the process through which children acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. (casel.org)

The Sharon City School District has adopted the Committee for Children's Second Step Digital Programs for grades K-8. The programs include classroom lessons and experiences that teach these important life skills to our students. Simply put, these are skills that can help all of us function more effectively at home, at school, in the community, and in the world of work.

Parent Resources

The Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills Continuum describes what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade band: PreK-K, 1-5, 6-8, 9-12. Age appropriate skills are taught, modeled, practiced, and reinforced throughout the regular curriculum.

Self-Awareness and Self-Management

Managing emotions and behavior

Influence of personal traits on life achievements
Resiliency

Goal setting

Establishing and Maintaining Relationships

Relationships
Diversity

Communication
Managing interpersonal conflicts
Support and asking for help

Decision-Making and Responsible Behavior

Decision-making skills

Understanding social norms
Responsible active engagement

I statements

Coping Skills

Why do I need coping skills?

Coping skills help me manage ALL my different feelings in SAFE and HEALTHY ways.

Coping skills help me when I am doing a challenging activity or task.

Coping skills help me calm down when my feelings are overwhelming.

Coping skills can help cheer me up when I am sad or angry.

Coping skills for students in grades K-3

Take 3 deep breaths. Take air in your nose and then exhale the air out of your mouth. (Smell the flowers and then blow out the candles.)

Count! Close your eyes and count to 10.

Talk to a trusted adult.

Choose an activity. Draw a picture, do 10 jumping jacks, or play with your pet!

Self-talk. Tell yourself to RELAX. Tell your self to CALM DOWN.

Coping Skills for students in grades 4-6

Practice deep breathing. Imagine you are trying to make a pinwheel spin.

Engage in positive self-talk. Rethink how you are thinking!! Remind yourself of what is under your CONTROL and what is not. Send yourself an ENCOURAGING message.

Social - Emotional Learning

Coping Skills

Why do I need coping skills?

Coping skills help me manage ALL my different feelings in SAFE and HEALTHY ways.

Coping skills help me when I am doing a challenging activity or task.

Coping skills help me calm down when my feelings are overwhelming.

Coping skills can help cheer me up when I am sad or angry.

Coping skills for students in grades K-3

Take 3 deep breaths. Take air in your nose and then exhale the air out of your mouth. (Smell the flowers and then blow out the candles.)

Count! Close your eyes and count to 10.

Talk to a trusted adult.

Choose an activity. Draw a picture, do 10 jumping jacks, or play with your pet!

Self-talk. Tell yourself to RELAX. Tell your self to CALM DOWN.

Coping Skills for students in grades 4-6

Practice deep breathing. Imagine you are trying to make a pinwheel spin.

Engage in positive self-talk. Rethink how you are thinking!! Remind yourself of what is under your CONTROL and what is not. Send yourself an ENCOURAGING message.

Write, jot, doodle, or draw about your feelings. Create a feelings journal.

MOVE! Dance, jog, jump rope, shoot hoops, walk, or stretch.

Check out the following apps with an adult: Calm or Stop, Breathe & Think Kids.

Talk to a trusted adult.

Getting Along With Others

Kindness Can Change the World