Bonus Week: Practicing Gratitude Teaching our children to show gratitude has benefits for both the recipient as well as the one expressing it. We all like to feel appreciated, but when we appreciate others it improves our own sense of well-being too. Studies have looked at the effects of ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Practicing Gratitude Week
Weekly Lessons
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 11
Week 11: Practicing Mindfulness One way to help children regulate their emotions and make better decisions is to practice mindfulness. This teaches them to focus on the present moment, becoming more aware of what is going on both internally and externally. Giving young learners tools to deal with ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 11
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 10
Responsible Decisions - Peer Influence Our friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues influence our lives. We learn from them and vice versa. As children spend time with peers, they too will be influenced by these people that share their lives. Peers can have a positive influence such as ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 10
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 9
Relationship Skills — Solving Problems With Friends Dealing with conflict is never pleasant, but arguments and disagreements will inevitably pop up even with adults and even with close friends. Teaching children to handle disputes with peers in constructive ways will help them in establishing ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 9
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 8
Social Awareness — Social Awareness Detective Last week we focused on managing big emotions. If children can learn to regulate their own uncomfortable emotions, they will be better equipped to show empathic concern for others who are experiencing difficult feelings too. Kids at this age are ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 8