SEL Basics
What does SEL stand for?
Why is it important to learn about our emotions?
Social and Emotional Learning
Emotions are at the core of what we do/how we communicate with others, etc.
What is Peer Pressure?
What are 2 strategies you can use to get out of a peer pressure situation?
When others around you are pressuring you to do something you don't want to do.
Someone cuts in front of you in line, how do you calm down?
Belly breathe, positive self talk, etc.
Whatchamacallit
What is anxiety and name at least one situation where you might feel anxious.
Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling when you are worried about what might or might not happen.
taking a test, meeting new people, public speaking, etc.
Describe self talk and why it is important
Self talk is saying positive things to yourself in your head. It is important to build strong relationships with other people, helps you calm down to see the problem clearly, etc.
It was your turn to use the computer, but another student is using it. How do you calm down?
Belly breath, self talk, stop name your feeling, etc.
What's Mrs. O'Brien's Favorite food?
Tacos
What is the number of students in the entire building at Titan Hill (to get it correct, it has to be EXACT).
912
What is the curriculum called that we have been using?
Second Step
Describe the feeling of anger in your body/how does your body feel when you are angry?
Is it ok to feel angry?
What is not ok to do when you are angry?
Uncomfortable, hot, sweaty, red face, clenched fists or jaw.
Yes
Hurt yourself or other people or other people's property.
A classmate wants you to sneak into the teacher's desk to get a special pencil. What should you do?
Assertively tell the classmate no. Do not give into peer pressure.
The Nebraska Cornhusker's Mascot is...
Lil'Red
What type of fish is Nemo?
Clown Fish
What is a Mean Moment
What is a compliment?
Saying something mean to hurt another person.
Saying something nice to another person.
Describe assertive communication.
Assertive communication is speaking in a direct and clear voice to get your point across.
"excuse me, it is my turn for the basketball." etc. Shoulders back, clear direct voice, etc.
A classmate wants to cheat off your math test. What should you do?
Assertively tell the person no and if they do not listen, tell an adult.
How many students are in the WHOLE 5th Grade at Titan Hill?
234
Obey Your Thrist
WHY do we teach SEL? Why should you care about it? Why is it important?
Helps to build strong relationships with others, have more effective communication, be able to solve problems and learn how to manage emotions, etc.
Describe compassion
Caring about others, empathy in action, etc.
Someone puts you down or calls you a mean name. How should you react?
Calm down first, then think about the problem and how to solve it, use assertive language to talk to the person, get an adult to help you, etc.
They're Grrreat...
A group of lions is called.....
A pride