Week of Oct. 21st...
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Weekly Calendar
To think about:
So, it's United Way time of year. Do we have any ideas for what we would like to do?
Monday:
P/T Conferences 3:00-7:00 (Meal provided by Presbyterian Church around 3:00)
Tuesday:
Music Therapy
P/T Conferences 3:00-7:00
Wednesday:
11:00-1:00: Representative from Valic available to talk about investing/retirement, etc.
Thursday:
Early Release: Teacher PD
Friday: Happy Birthday, Tech Ed!
No School
Upcoming Dates:
11/6: BIST in PM
Executive Functioning: Task Initiation
Pick the task. (make it small)
Pick the start time
Pick the minimum work time
Pick the cue to start
Self-Talk:
5-4-3-2-1 JUST DO IT.
Take baby steps
Start small
Week of October 28 SEL Lesson
Lesson 10: Thinking Your Way to Self-Control (the way we use our mind and thoughts to help handle our strong emotions in a + way)
Circle: Have each student say a feeling (no repeating). Make sure they are feelings (disappointment) and not actions/reactions ( I feel like hitting someone). Label the feelings as +, -, neutral, or ambiguous.
Skill introduction: Thinking your way to self-control
Discussion
In stressful/emotional situations, breathing is the first step.
Next, begin thinking clearly about what they felt or experienced. Name the emotion, rank the response 1-100, then identify what an appropriate response (1-100) should’ve been. Use the Scale of Bad as a guide to talk through the event. Share an example with the kids.