SEL at Home
Social-Emotional Learning Resources for Families
SEL Weekly Activities/Lessons: May 18th-22nd
Core Competency #2 - Self-Management
The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations— effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals. Skills to develop include:
⮊ Impulse control
⮊ Stress management
⮊ Self-discipline
⮊ Self-motivation
⮊ Goal setting
⮊ Organizational skills
All of the above skillsets may look different in individual children, depending on age, maturity, potential disabilities, & opportunities for growth etc. Through the SEL activities and lessons we hope your child will begin/continue to gain the ability to accurately identify their feelings and understand how their feelings drive their behaviors.
ThinkTVPBS Video- Self-Management
"Students with good self-regulation get the most out of school. They can focus on a lesson and participate in classroom activities. They’re able to make friends and get along with their peers. They can follow directions and make good choices. This steers students not only toward school success, but also success in life. And that’s what we want for all students."
Richland School District's K-5 Social Skills Curriculum
Both the empathy and emotion management units have lessons about identifying emotions.
Second Step Lesson (Grade 2): Finishing Tasks
Lesson Concepts:
• Calming down helps you stay focused and on task at school.
• Using positive self-talk helps you stay focused and on task so you can be a better learner.
Following Through Activities
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QtIaLlfwFnUwU9mBT_ORUg5WUUpt29lr/view?usp=sharing
Second Step Lesson (Grade 4): Managing Strong Feelings
In this lesson, your child learns ways to interrupt their own emotions so they can think through situations. They also learn to use self-talk and name their feelings to help them stay in control of powerful emotions.
Home Link Parent Activities: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fCEhwmuWsCbbxL1jA74S8L8x0m6oKqoD/view?usp=sharing
Physical Activity / Movement /Games
Mind Yeti - Get the whole family to learn about “the Hububbles.” The hubbubles are all those thoughts and feelings that swirl around in our heads throughout the day. They can get really overwhelming! We school counselors highly recommend a website called MindYeti. It will teach children about how to be mindful. That means they can understand how their bodies feel and what emotions they are having in the given moment. Being mindful is a great way to learn to self manage!
How Do You Know When a Child Needs Proprioceptive Activities?
Proprioception is a big deal with kids that have sensory needs because it’s the only sense that calms and helps improve focus almost across the board, when used the right way. The vast majority of kids like proprioceptive input, and many seek it out. And, even if your child doesn’t have specific “sensory needs”, proprioceptive activities can still be beneficial to help them calm down when they get upset or to relax before bedtime.
Art/Craft Projects:
Create a Vision Board!
Self-Management skills also include the ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.Have your child create a vision board using cut out magazine pictures or images printed online to explore thier hopes and dreams.Click the image for 6 more goal-setting activities!
Self-Management Recommended Book List
Children's Library Lady
Breathe Like A Bear - by Kira Willey
Click on the image for a read-aloud and learn about 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused.
More books that teach self-regulation!
https://www.savvymom.ca/article/kids-books-that-teach-self-control-self-regulation/
No, David! by David Shannon
Click on the image for an animated read-aloud!
More books that teach self-control/discipline:
Parenting Ideas: Help Your Child Develop Self-Management
123 Magic by Dr. Thomas Phelan is a great DVD or book for parents to learn a very powerful technique to teach children to manage their own behavior. Children are just LEARNING self management, and that is where the importance of a good discipline plan comes in. If you want to stop yelling and repeating yourself, order the video or book on Amazon! Did you know your very smart children are using certain “tactics” on you? Check out 123 Magic and you will understand!
Stay Connected! Email your school counselor and/or school psychologist for additional SEL guidance. We are eager to support you!