SEL Themes
How do you define "belonging"? List 3 groups in which you can belong.
Belonging means "I am a part of" or "I am connected to". Belonging involves how you see yourself and how others see you.
I am in a fight with my best friend.
Talk it out, ask a mentor, teacher or parent for help, respect their space and give them time to cool off, etc.
Greek yogurt, beef jerky, boiled eggs, almonds/peanuts, etc.
Define service.
Volunteering time, money or skills to benefit something, expecting nothing in return.
True or False.
The items in the Care Closet are provided by the school.
FALSE. All items are purchased with funds donated by community members.
What does it mean to have a "growth mindset"? Rephrase the following statement using a growth mindset. "I can't do it!"
Growth mindset is reframing your thinking so that you have potential for growth and change. "I can't do it YET!"
I am in a group project and no one is stepping up to do the work.
Take a leadership role, encourage my friends to help, find the skills that everyone is best at and encourage them to use those skills in the project, as an adult for support to organize and delegate.
Create a meal that includes all 5 food groups.
Must include protein, dairy, grains/carbs, fruit, and vegetable.
Give 2 examples of ways you can serve your SCHOOL.
Pick up trash during lunch, be a good role model to other students, join student council.
True or False. The clothing items in the office are only to be taken if I need the item.
FALSE. TAKE THEM!! TAKE ANYTHING YOU WANT!
What is the definition of MISSION and PURPOSE? Give an example of each.
Mission - GOAL; what you want to accomplish
Purpose - WHY; reason your goal is important to you
I see someone an item from the Care Closet that they know belongs on the "just use, don't take" shelf.
Talk to them about it, remind them how the Care Closet should be used, talk to Mrs. Sherman about it, etc.
True or False.
I am in a sport so it is okay for me to drink a pre-workout.
FALSE. Pre-Workouts are intended for ADULTS and only prior to extremely physical workouts.
What is an intangible benefit of doing service? What can you get in return?
Feeling good about yourself, feeling good about knowing you helped others.
What does it mean that the HOMEPLACE (AKA Mrs. Sherman's room) is a "safe space"?
It means what you say in here stays in here and everyone is respected and safe in this space.
List 3 emotional regulation strategies. (hint: remember you senses)
Sensory Stimuli (fidgets, playdough, water timers, glitter jars), Auditory Simuli (music, nature sounds), Visual Stimuli (glitter jars, calming scenery), Breathing (box breathing)
You find out someone at your school is being bullied on social media.
Tell an adult, talk to the student about it, tell the people in the comments to stop, defend the student.
What is an appropriate bedtime for a teenager?
Will accept any time BEFORE 10:30 p.m.
Why should leaders serve others?
True or False. Take-home meal items are available to any student that needs them.
TRUE. Main word here is NEEDS!
What do I mean by "Get Out of My Bubble!", Which theme does this relate to and how does it relate to social/emotional learning?
A GOOD FRIEND has a BAD IDEA and you know your parents wouldn't approve. If you go along with the idea you could get in big trouble or someone could even get hurt.
Suggest something else to do instead of that idea that your friend would enjoy, remove yourself from situation, make an excuse that you can't go, remind them of the consequences.
Why do we talk about nutrition in a social emotional learning classroom?
Because if you don't feed your body, your mind will not be in a good place.
What is a service organization that you know of in our community or in this area and how do they benefit the community.
RMHC, Salvation Army, Snack Pac for Kids, local churches, We Care Closet, etc.
What is the rule for the stress balls? They are _______ NOT ________.
They are tools not toys! Use them appropriately.