SEL at Home
Social-Emotional Learning Resources for Families
Weekly Activities/Lessons: June 8th-12th
Core Competency #5 - Responsible Decision-making
Definition: The ability to make thoughtful choices about personal behavior and social interactions. The realistic evaluation of consequences of actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.
Skills include: Identifying problems, analyzing situations, solving problems, evaluating, reflecting, and ethical responsibility.
Video Lessons for Parents & Kids
"The Second Step program includes lessons that develop responsible decision-making skills. In all units, children practice specific behavioral skills that are meant to serve as building blocks for social problem solving."
The Imagine Neighborhood Podcast
In this episode, we talk about conflicts. Scotty helps Captain Marion, the Fire Pirates, and Fieryous George practice some skills to name a problem without blaming and reminds them of how important it is to calm down so you can solve the problem.
Managing Worry (Grade K-2 Lesson)
When your child has strong feelings of worry or anxiety, it’s hard for them to focus their attention and learn. Your child may be feeling a lot of worry at this time. This lesson will help your child calm down so they can better manage worried feelings.
Handling Accusations (Grade 3-5 Lesson)
Have your child answer the following prompt:
- If you’ve done something you shouldn’t have and you’re accused of doing it, what should you do?
- Work with your child to complete the lesson Home Link below.
https://app.secondstep.org/Portals/0/g3/Lesson_Materials/Home_Links/g3L13_Home_Link.pdf
Games & Physical Activities
Games provide the low-risk environment that allows for developing our decision making skills, enabling us to grow our competence while minimizing the potential negative consequences that surround our other life choices. Decision making games provide a tremendous tool for building this essential life skill.
Strategy Games
These games are called "strategy games" because you can play in different ways, you need to choose the right path to win, & you need to take many factors into account while making each decision during the game. The logical thinking and problem-solving required in these types of games support the development of responsible decision making.
Would You Rather?
Arts & Crafts
Make Your own Kelso's Choice Wheel!
Kelso's Choice Conflict Management Curriculum teaches kids the difference between a big problem and a little problem. Then it gives kids the tools to solve small problems on their own.
Click image below for FREE printable!
Responsible Decision-Making Skills Book List
Read Aloud: What Should Danny Do? -9 Stories in 1!
Read Aloud: WHY WE STAY HOME - Suzie Learns About Coronavirus
Read Aloud | My Strong Mind
Parenting Tips
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