Social and Emotional Learning
at Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School
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What Are Students Learning in Crew?
What Are Students Learning in Crew?
One of the primary ways students engage in social and emotional learning (SEL) at Gibbons is by participation in thoughtfully designed lessons during allotted crew time that incorporate explicit instruction of SEL content and skills by their crew leader(s). These lessons make up a cohesive curriculum distributed sequentially across seventh and eighth grade.
Both seventh and eighth graders begin their year being welcomed to Crew and with an introduction to social and emotional learning. Seventh graders then embark on a journey learning and developing concepts and skills related to self-awareness and self-management. As eighth graders, their learning and skill development continues as they explore ideas related to social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Use the drop-down menus below for a better understanding of the unit and lesson structure over students' two years at GMS.
Grade 7
Grade 7
UNIT 1: SELF-AWARENESS
Throughout this unit, we are learning how to notice our thoughts, feelings, and urges to act.Mindfulness
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
Emotions
Thoughts
Unhelpful Thoughts
UNIT 2: SELF-MANAGEMENT
Throughout this unit, we are learning how to use skills to manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that are helpful in both the short- and long-term.Managing Strong Emotions
Getting Active
Relaxation
Self-Care
Grade 8
Grade 8
UNIT 3: SOCIAL AWARENESS
Throughout this unit, we are learning how to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, and respond to them with empathy and respect.Identifying My Supports
Empathy
Diversity
UNIT 4: RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Throughout this unit we are learning how to initiate, define, and maintain healthy relationships with others.Establishing Relationships
Communicating Clearly
Dealing with Conflict
Maintaining Relationships
UNIT 5: RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
Throughout this unit, we are learning how to approach problems and decisions systematically, using our values and goals as a guide.Problem-Solving
Understanding Your Values
Goal-Setting
Click below for a more detailed overview of what students are learning in Crew each month by grade level, including additional resources for families/caregivers related to lesson content.
Click below for a more detailed overview of what students are learning in Crew each month by grade level, including additional resources for families/caregivers related to lesson content.
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