SEL Connections
November Newsletter.4
What is a Character DARE?
THE KEY
The Dares were crafted with care using some of the very best proactive classroom management strategies, relationship-building tools, behavior interventions,self-care techniques, and culture-shifting resources that we have found through research and through the thousands of educators in the schools we serve.You’ll notice that each Dare has, besides the title and actual challenge itself, a few other pieces of information.
The dumbbell picture represents how challenging we think the Dare is to complete. The single plate weights are lower level Dares. The more weight added, the more the Dare is designed to stretch you!
The clock represents time. Some of the Dares are designed to be quick wins that can be accomplished in less than a minute. Others may require a bit of time outside the classroom. A full clock represents a more ongoing Dare that might extend throughout or beyond a week.
The heart icons show you how many people are involved in the Dare. One heart is more personal or reflective. Two hearts mean it will require you to reach out to someone or multiple people one-on-one. Three hearts mean you are doing something for a whole group or the whole campus.
THE S.E.R.V.E MODEL
Start Intentionally
Teacher tested ways to start the year, a class, a week, or a season (like testing season).
Engage Relationally
A variety of tools to help establish, maintain, and restore relationships with students,staff, and families.
Respond with Empathy
Multiple approaches to seeking and building understanding that promote empathy on campus.
Values Practiced Consistently
Ongoing practices to help put abstract character values into practical action! Simple strategies to calm, motivate, and/or inspire you and your students and bring character to life.
Exit Intentionally
Engaging tools and techniques to bring closure to any lesson, week, or class time
Bingman hosted a Trick or Treat Parade, which promoted social and emotional learning and literacy in an exciting way! Students received books, prizes, and healthy snacks as they walked around the campus. Teachers and students dressed in costumes and showcased pumpkins decorated like characters from their favorite storybooks. One of the characters, Z, from Sanford Harmony, even made an appearance in several classrooms! Way to go, Bingman!
Self-Awareness: The Mind-Body Connection (Article)
Train Your Brain
Through a few simple practices, you can help your mind understand your emotions and the impact they have on your body.
SIFT
A four step strategy from Dan Siegel called SIFT, encourages you to take a mindful moment to notice your sensations, images, feelings and thoughts related to a particular emotional experience.
BODY SCAN
Doing regular body scan check-ins with yourself throughout the day or during particularly high or low emotional moments are another good way to begin understanding your mind-body connection. Use Meagan’s “Recognizing Body Sensations and Checking in with your Body” checklist to begin your practice.
“Looking deeply requires courage.” –Thich Nhat Hanh
_______ To continue reading click here
Passion First
Everything is Possible
Anything is possible with heart and mind!
Live to Give
Inspiring Highlight
SEL Coordinators
- Kim Bell -
- Elana Elie -
- San "Janie" Holtz -
- Laura Richard -
- Dr. Carlo Walker -
Email: sel_primary@bmtisd.com
Website: https://www.bmtisd.com/Page/6026
Location: 4315 Concord Road, Beaumont, TX, USA
Phone: (409)617-5200