Elementary Counseling
Michelle Falco Kelly Minicozzi
m.falco@wi.k12.ny.us k.minicozzi@wi.k12.ny.us
631-504-5613 631-504-5619
How HealthSmart Supports SEL
Health education is a natural fit for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). HealthSmart addresses the core SEL competencies for curriculum and instruction outlined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL).
Self-awareness is built as students explore their current health beliefs, values and attitudes, and assess their current health behaviors to identify strengths and challenges. Lessons support a growth mindset by providing numerous opportunities for students to improve their skills through practice, feedback and support.
Self-management is supported by lessons that help students manage stress, control impulses, and set and achieve health goals.
Social awareness is enhanced by activities that promote respect and empathy for others, and encourage students to share their perspectives on a variety of health issues and listen to the perspectives of others.
Relationship skills are strengthened by skill-building activities that focus on clear and effective communication, refusal and negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and getting help for health issues and problems.
Responsible decision making is reinforced as students learn and practice specific steps and strategies for making safe and healthy decisions across a variety of health content areas.