SEL Monthly
Family Edition
October 2023
What is SEL in ECISD?
Every person will learn, comprehend, apply, and excel in utilizing Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making.
Resources for Parents and Guardians
Show Your Support - National Bullying Prevention Month
There are many ways to support bullying prevention as an individual or with friends, family, your school, or your entire community.
Encanto and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan
Help kids reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider the meaning of community.
Books to Build Empathy and Community
For National Bullying Prevention Month
Harmony Games
Harmony Games are designed to reinforce the key SEL concepts introduced in all grades and lessons. A variety of games are provided to engage students in discussions, role playing, and relationship building activities.
Get Smart About Drugs
A DEA resource for Parents, Educators, & Caregivers
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Find the latest science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain.
Parents: Conversation Starters
Get information to help you talk with your teens about drugs and their effects, and learn where to go to get help.
Operation Prevention - Parent Toolkit
Parents can join the conversation with this family discussion starter. Additional information on the warning signs of prescription opioid misuse and a guide to prevention and intervention empower families to reach out.
Brain Breaks for Adults
The Video Library takes you through 2-to-9-minute video tutorials that will help bring success through focus and a sense of calm.
Self Care Bingo
Have fun prioritizing your own self-care by printing out and completing a BINGO from the new self-care PDF.
Local Resources
#ECISDKindness
Kindness Bingo
Fun way to keep track of Acts of Kindness!
Affirmation Cards
Print and hang around a mirror to allow anyone read the positive affirmations to themselves!
Be sure to use the hashtag #ECISDKindess as we share the ways we are putting kindness into our schools and community!
7 Mindsets Information
We are using 7 Mindsets for our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. Here is more information.
Everything is Possible - English Spanish
Passion First - English Spanish
We are Connected - English Spanish
100% Accountable - English Spanish
Attitude of Gratitude - English Spanish
Live to Give - English Spanish
The Time is Now - English Spanish
Check out the 7 Mindsets page on our Website!
7 Mindsets Introduction
ECISD Social Emotional Learning
Email: elizabeth.gray@ectorcountyisd.org
Website: https://www.ectorcountyisd.org/Page/3834
Location: 802 North Sam Houston Avenue, Odessa, TX, USA
Phone: 432-456-0997
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECISDSEL
Twitter: @ECISDSEL