My Mouth is a Volcano
During Community Meeting, Ms. Hofherr shares a news story about a horse who can fly. This reminds me of a time a seagull flew onto our beach blanket and ate my french fries. Should I keep it in, raise my hand or ERUPT?
Keep it in!
You may feel THIS EMOTION when you are walking through your house and accidentally stub your toe on the dining room table.
Anger
Knowing how to do trigonometry before the end of 3rd grade - is this a realistic goal?
Not a realistic goal
In December we talked about Hanukkah. What is the name of the game we played with gold coins?
Dreidel
In April we read a book about Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. How long is the Boston Marathon?
26.2 miles
We are talking about perseverance during an SEL lesson. This makes me think of when I came to 4-1 as a 1st grader and I was very nervous, but I persevered. Should I keep it in, raise my hand or ERUPT?
Raise your hand!
You may feel THIS EMOTION if you are really nervous to dance in the student showcase, but you get up there and do it anyway.
Bravery
Knowing all my multiplication facts before Upper Elementary - is this a short term or long term goal?
Long term
We discussed how people look or act differently based on who they are and where they come from. What is one thing about yourself that is based on your genes?
Eye color, hair color, skin color, if you can curl your tongue
During holiday time we read The Grinch and talked about giving. What is the Grinch's dog named?
Max
You are playing tag at Clarendon with Jack, Witt and Lena. You see Jack trip and fall. Should I keep it in, raise my hand or ERUPT?
ERUPT!
You may feel THIS EMOTION when it is the first day of summer and you are heading to the beach with your whole family.
Elated
Organizing your cubby basket today - is this a short term or long term goal?
Short term
Around Halloween, we read Gustavo, the Shy Ghost. Gustavo celebrated the Spanish holiday Día de los Muertos. What does that mean in English?
Day of the Dead
We read the picture book The Paperboy when we were talking about desired vs. expected behavior. It was written by a favorite author of 4-1. Who was the author?
Dav Pilkey
We are lining up for a fire drill. Ms. Costello is doing a head count, but is missing a student. I remember Mila going to the bathroom. Should I keep it in, raise my hand or ERUPT?
ERUPT!
You may feel THIS EMOTION if you are doing a pin map on the rug, then Ms. Mendelson calls you over to preview a math work and then there is a fire drill.
Overwhelmed
Become a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox - is this a short term or long term goal?
Long term
In January we talked about a very important civil rights leader. He gave a speech at the March on Washington called I Have a Dream. What was his name?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Around the time of the Super Bowl, we talked about sportsmanship and team work. What two teams played in the 2026 Super Bowl?
The Patriots and the The Seahawks
It is Monday morning meeting and I really want to tell everyone that I went rollerskating over the weekend. Should I keep it in, raise my hand or ERUPT?
Keep it in...until Listening Shell!
You may feel THIS EMOTION if you come in to school on a Monday morning and Stella tells you she went to the bookstore this weekend and got the brand new Dogman book that you can't wait to read.
Envy or jealousy
During our first SEL lesson we talked about having a growth mindset. What is the magical word you can add to "I can't" statements to make them goals?
Yet
Around Thanksgiving, we learned about Native American culture. What does Otsaliheliga mean?
We are grateful.
We celebrated the Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day by making "Emotional Leprechauns." What three colors are on the Irish flag?
Green, white, orange