Definitions
Which SEL Word?
Mrs. Drozdis' Activities
The Calm Down Corner
Riddle Me This
100

Definition of RESPECT

Seeing the value in all people and things & treating them with care // Treating others they way you want to be treated

100

A basketball team is trying to win the game for their school.

Cooperation

100

The activity for "creativity" month.

Blending 2 random animals into one

100

Doing this slowly can help your body calm down and helps you express your emotions in a controlled way.

Deep breathing

100

This has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs.

A clock

200

Definition of GRATITUDE

Choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives

200

A runner feels too tired to continue the race, but he pushes himself to get to the finish line.

Perseverance

200

The activity for "courage" month.

Hot seat

200

This is a simple strategy where you stop and count to this number to give yourself time to cool off when angry.

Counting to 10

200

This has many keys, but none of them can open a single lock.

A piano

300

Definition of PERSEVERANCE

Pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles

300

When the movie had a sad scene, the boy noticed that he was crying along with the characters in the movie.

Empathy

300

The activity for "perseverance" month.

Balancing a snowball on your head while standing on one foot

300

This involves replacing a thought like "I can't do this" with "I can try my best," which helps manage emotions.

Positive self-talk

300

This is full of holes but is still able to hold water.

A sponge

400

Definition of COURAGE

Choosing what is helpful, right, and kind -- even when it's hard or scary

400

The girl accidentally ripped a hole in her jeans, and instead of throwing them away, she decided to cover it with a cute patch in the shape of a heart.

Creativity

400

The activity for "responsibility" month.

'Can you follow instructions?' worksheet

400

Engaging in this, such as stretching or dancing, can help release "pent-up" emotions from your body.

Physical activity / Exercise

400

This is the only coat that can be put on when it's wet.

Paint

500

Definition of EMPATHY

Understanding and connecting to other people's feelings

500

In order to make food quickly and efficiently, each chef is EXPECTED to have their own job/station in the kitchen.

Responsibility

500

The activity for "respect" month.

Kindness paper chain

500

This is the process of thinking about the potential outcomes of your choices before you make them.

Considering the consequences

500

This breaks as soon as you say its name.

Silence