Brain Science
The basis of our SEL teaching is based on brain science. At Naquag, we use the MindUp Curriculum which teaches about the three basic parts of the brain. We do a lot of practice with breathing and naming our emotions. "Mindup is dedicated to helping children deepen their understanding of their own mental processes: the curriculum begins with an introduction to brain physiology. Once students become familiar with the parts of the brain and with how the parts function and interact, they carry that knowledge forward into their MindUp explorations as well as the rest of their classroom experience."
These videos are helpful quick models and examples that we use here at Naquag.
Hand model of the brain kid friendly explanation
Why do we lose control of our emotions?