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
Weekly Lessons
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 7
Self-Management — Managing Big Emotions We all experience big emotions sometimes. Self-regulation is the ability to manage those feelings so they don’t negatively impact our day-to-day life. Young children are just learning how to handle those overwhelming feelings. When they have nurturing ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 7
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 6
Self-Awareness — All Our Feelings Are OK “Stop crying!” “There’s nothing to be scared about.” “Put a smile on your face.” These well-intentioned responses to a child’s strong emotions might make us feel better, but they actually give a message that their feelings are not okay and that ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 6
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 5
Responsible Decisions — Planning Ahead “Why didn’t I wear my raincoat, pack a snack, make a list, put that on the calendar?” “If I’d only planned ahead!” Being able to predict future actions based on past experiences in order to plan ahead requires an executive function called foresight. ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 5
2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 4
Relationship Skills — Fair is not the Same “That’s not fair!” Whenever two or more children spend an extended amount of time together, this cry for justice can be a familiar exclamation. At home, an older child gets a privilege that their younger sibling does not yet get. The new baby gets ... Read More about 2021/22 A Little SEL – Week 4