The SEL Five

Questions: 1. Why do we need to recharge? 2. What do you like to do to recharge? 3. How do you know you need to recharge? Resources: https://www.boisestate.edu/student-life/5-1-2-ways-to-recharge/ https://updates.seriousfun.org/blog/4-ways-kids-can-recharge-when-life-gets-busy https://thrivingparents.net/teaching-kids-how-to-recharge-and/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfive/message

Questions: What is freudenfreude? What is a specific way you could display freudenfreude? How would it feel if everyone displayed freudenfreude in your class? Resources https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-freudenfreude/ Freudenfreude: The Joyful Way to Up Your Relationship Game https://picklemethis.com/2022/07/22/freudenfreude/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfive/message

The ultimate failure of empathy Questions? Why is it never a good idea to participate in conversations that celebrate someone else’s pain? How would you feel if you walked up on a conversation that was celebrating your pain? Resources for the classroom: https://www.oakland.edu/Assets/Oakland/galileo/files-and-documents/Empathy%20in%20Your%20Classroom%20Teachers%20Guild.pdf https://positivepsychology.com/kindness-activities-empathy-worksheets/ https://www.thepathway2success.com/20-strategies-for-teaching-empathy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfive/message

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Teachers, what questions do you have for us? Let us know on Twitter! Questions: When you’re stressed, how can you improve your mood? What is stress? How can stress be good? Can stress help us? What kinds of stress aren’t good or helpful? Great Read Alouds: “How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear?” By Jayneen Sanders “Wemberly Worried” By Kevin Henkes “Wilma Jean the Worry Machine” By Julia Cook “Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves” by Trevor Romain Resources: https://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/3to5/problems/emotions/stress.pdf https://gozen.com/50-calm-down-ideas-to-try-with-kids-of-all-ages/ https://www.merakilane.com/calm-and-collected-13-stress-relief-activities-for-kids/

What we know matters, but who we are matters more. ~ Brene Brown Show Notes: “Light is Precious in a world so dark.”- “The Tale of Despereaux” By Kate DiCamillo Questions: What does the word heartening mean? Have you ever been in awe of someones light? How does it feel when someone tries to blow out your candle? What are some ways we can shine our light and hearten people when their light is shining? Great Classroom Read Alouds “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” By Carol McCloud “The Light Within Me” by Lauren Grabois Fischer “A Little SPOT of Belonging: A Story About Being True to Yourself and Making Friends” by Diane Alber “Firenze's Light: A Children's Book about Gratitude, Compassion and Self-Appreciation" By Jessica Collaco “Go Be the Light!” by Robin Bennett Resources for the Classroom https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bucket-Filler-Activities-and-Classroom-Management-with-Bucket-Filling-1204070?gclid=CjwKCAjwsJ6TBhAIEiwAfl4TWOWz967kL-bSOkOxPMhgCyHBerOfsBwaNMYfcvbxsOSdIvIjaBk3mxoCSvAQAvD_BwE https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Emotional-Reading-and-FREE-Craft-for-Firenzes-Light-5024940?st=d5181ae86f7bcda492aaa86aca7209b3 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Motivational-Posters-Black-and-White-Motivational-Quotes-Classroom-Decor-6048544?st=2c138e3dc0af985b9a272ec61e5c5aa6

Integrity is when you care for the hard truth more than the easy life! Questions- What is integrity? What do you think defines the greatness of a person? Share a time you witnessed someone show integrity. How can you show integrity?  Great Classroom Read-Alouds: “Say Something” By: Peter Reynolds “Lying up a Storm” By: Julia Cook “One” By: Kathryn Otoshi “The Empty Pot” By: Demi "The Cloud Spinner” by Michael Catchpool “Extra Yarn” by Mac Barnett Resources for the Classroom https://raycenter.wp.drake.edu/2019/03/25/6-12-character-education-lesson-plan-integrity/ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Integrity-and-Honesty-Middle-School-Activities-Scenarios-Quotes-and-More-4555226?st=aff63f8d992622786afcb72aeba1950e

With Special Guests: Sandi Grace Schaefer, Bayleigh Cloud, Lilly Reeves  ~Expect the most from yourself~ SHOW NOTES “If you can dream it, you can do it!” - Walt Disney Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is self-reliance? What is a way you have learned to be self-reliant? What is a goal you want to set for yourself to be more self-reliant? Great Read-Alouds: “Tessa on Her Own” By: Alyssa Chase “Little Pea” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal “Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon: by Patty Lovell “The Proudest Blue” by Ibtihaj Muhammad “I Promise” By Lebron James “The World Needs More Purple People” By: Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart Resources for the Classroom: https://positivepsychology.com/self-reliance/ https://k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com/tlb/developing-self-reliant-learners/

“Fear regret more than failure.” -Taryn Rose Questions:  What is a time that you have failed and it helped you learn? How could you celebrate your failures? Why can failing create a positive outcome in your life? Celebrate your failures! Great Classroom Read-Alouds: “After the Fall” by Dan Santat “Rosie Revere, Engineer” by Andrea Beaty “She Persisted” by Chelsea Clinton “Beautiful Opps” by Barney Saltzberg “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds “What do you Do with a Problem” by Kobi Yamada “The Spelling Bee Before Recess” By Deboarh Lee Rose “Oliver and the Seawigs” by Philip Reeve Resources for the Classroom https://rioschools.org/projects/failure-friday/ https://keepemthinking.com/2017/06/flip-that-flop-turn-mistakes-into-opportunities/

Success comes not only from motivation but also from habits.  Questions:  What motivates you as a student?  Are you extrinsically or intricately motivated?  Books: “Pies from Nowhere,” by Dee Romito “The Most Magnificent Thing,” by Ashley Spires “The Day You Begin,” by Jacqueline Woodson “What Do You Do With An IDEA?” by Kobi Yamada “The Boy who NEVER gave Up,” by Anthony Curcio Resources for the classroom: A great activity for the classroom (2.99) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Increase-Intrinsic-Student-Motivation-Digital-Activity-2932914?epik=dj0yJnU9UDVMX21JLUNlZXZGTkxPcmNwQ191dkRkOFlEc245RDkmcD0wJm49TnQ4TVFSRkY4X1E1SXN6QktxRXBfdyZ0PUFBQUFBR0l6UW5B

Questions for the classroom: What is character? How do you build character? Do you know anyone that has good character? What kinds of things do they do? Great Classroom Read-Alouds: “Train Your Angry Dragon,” by Steve Herman “Interrupting Chicken,” by David Ezra “Do Unto Otters,” by Laurie Keller “My Mouth is a Volcano,” by Julia Cook “Ish,” by Peter H. Reynolds “Sky Color,” by Peter H. Reynolds “The Dot,” by Peter H. Reynolds “A Wolf’s Tale,” by Eva Montanari “Library Lion,” by Michelle Knudsen “Ricky the rock that couldn’t Roll,” by Jay Miletsky “The Bad Seed,” by Jory John Activities for the classroom: Bucket-filler Friday - Take time once a week to have students encourage each other. This could be via written notes or circle time to give each other compliments. Don't Be Salty - Give students a salt packet and have them dump it on a napkin. Tell them to put the crystals back into the pack. This is the same as our words — they are difficult to take back.

"How important it is to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" Maya Angelou Show Notes: Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is persistence? Why is persistence important in life? Share a time you were persistent and reached a goal. How was Eleanor Roosevelt persistent? How was she persistent? Great Classroom Read-Alouds: “Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers Strike of 1909” by: Michelle Markel “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes her Mark” by: Debbie Levy “Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice: by Nikki Grimes “Rosie Revere, Engineer” by: Andrea Beaty “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World” by: Chelsea Clinton “Eleanor Makes Her Mark” By Barbara Kerley “Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life” By: Dr. Mae Jemison "Shaking Things Up" By Susan Hood

Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it. ~ Salvadore Dali Questions for Classroom Discission: What does it mean to be creative? Why is creativity important? Share a time that you have been creative! What kinds of growth have you seen by being creative? Great Classroom Read-alouds: “The Dot” by Peter Reynolds “Ish” by Peter Reynolds “Iggy Peck, Architect” by Andrea Beaty “What Do You Do With an Idea?” by Kobe Yamada Activities for the Classroom: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/creativity-in-classroom-trisha-riche(elementary) https://artsintegration.com/creative-thinking-activities/ https://www.weareteachers.com/classroom-creativity/

With courage, there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it. -Amanda Gorman Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is courage? What is a time you’ve displayed courage? How did the people we discussed show courage? Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: “28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World” by Charles R. Smith, Jr. and Shane W. Evans “Lillian’s Right To Vote” by Jonah Winter and Shane W. Evans “The Quickest Kid in Clarksville” by Pat Zietlow Miller and Frank Morrison “My Name is Truth: The Extraordinary Life of Sojourner Truth” by Ann Turner and James Ransome “We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song” by Debbie Levy and Vanessa Brantley-Newton “Let the Children March” by Monica Clark-Robinson “Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone” by Alice Brière-Haquet Activities for the Classroom: - Teach a lesson on social justice movements through Minecraft’s Good Trouble: Lessons in Social Justice module - https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/black-history-month-resource-guide-for-educators-and-families/

Just Keep Swimming!  Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is a mindset? What does it mean to have a fixed mindset? What does it mean to have a growth mindset? Why is it important to celebrate failures? What is a mantra you can repeat to yourself when you struggle or fail? (Example: Keep Moving Forward) Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: “What Do You Do With a Chance?” by Kobi Yamada “Jabari Jumps” by Gaia Cornwall “The Book of Mistakes” by Corinna Luyken “My Strong Mind: A Story About Developing Mental Strength” by Niels Van Hove “When Sophie Thinks She Can’t…” by Molly Bang “I Can’t Do That, YET” by Esther Cordova “How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers “Whistle for Willie” by Ezra Jack Keats “Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle” by Chris Raschka “Flight School” by Lita Judge “A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin” by Jen Bryant “Rosie Revere Engineer” by Andrea Beaty “Emmanuel’s Dream” by Laurie Ann Thompson “Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Change Music” by Margarita Engle and Rafael Lopez “Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin” by Chiere Uegaki “Ruby’s Wish” by Shirin Yim Bridges Activities for the Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJkbWNnNy4 Have students brainstorm a list of growth mindset statements. Choose one of the statements to adopt as your class motto. Have students design posters to display. Create a cheer or chant to say the mantra when a task is difficult! Free Growth Mindset Printable Coloring Sheet! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Growth-Mindset-Coloring-Sheets-3329026?st=8ac71a43770e39ae81c9fa3393ac7638 Free Growth Mindset Motivational Posters: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Growth-Mindset-Motivational-Posters-3339728?st=8ac71a43770e39ae81c9fa3393ac7638

"But as their parents knew, these sisters had magic in them, and the true magic of Venus and Serena Williams is that they never quit. They never stopped working." - "Sisters and Champions" by Howard Bryant Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is GRIT? Why is it important to have Grit? Share an example when you’ve shown GRIT or seen GRIT displayed in someone else. How could showing GRIT change the world? Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: - "When Sophie Thinks She Can't," by Molly Bang - "Golden Threads," by Suzanne Del Rizzo - "The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read," by Rita Lorraine Hubbard - "More-Igamic," by Dori Kleber - "Truman," by Jean Reidy - "After the Fall," by Dan Santat - "The Most Magnificent Thing," by Ashley Spires - "The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience," by Jill Neimark - "A Chair for My Mother," by Vera B. Williams - "The Name Jar," by Yangsook Choi - "Princesses are Not Perfect," by Kate Lum Activities for the Classroom: Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Ted Talk by Angela Lee Duckworth https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8 SMART Goal Setting: https://www.edutopia.org/video/grit-curriculum-lesson-setting-smart-goals https://characterlab.org/playbooks/ The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard https://youtu.be/K4FbgX2-Uck Do you have grit? Take the grit test! https://sasupenn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06f6QSOS2pZW9qR?Q_JFE=qdg

Take initiative, if you don't, who will?  Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is initiative? What are some specific ways you can show initiative in our classroom? In your home? In your schoolwork? In your sport or hobby? How could showing initiative change the world? Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: "Miss Rumphius," by Barbara Cooney "The Gardener," by Sarah Stewart "The Paper Bag," Princess by Robert Munsch "Rosie Revere, Engineer," by Andrea Beaty "Above the Rim," by Jen Bryant  "Playing to Win: How Althea Gibson Broke Barriers and Changed Tennis Forever," by Karen Deans Activities for the Classroom: https://www.skillsusa-register.org/crc/content/PS_SelfMotivated_ShowingInitiative.pdf

Questions for Classroom Discussion:  1. How can you be more mindful in your every day life? 2. Why is mindfulness a helpful tool? Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: “Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings” by Heather Hawk Feinberg “I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness” by Susan Verde “What Does it Mean to be Present?” by Rana DiOrio Activities for the Classroom: The Mindful Night (Minecraft Activity) https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/the-mindful-knight Little Renegades has free mindfulness cards you can download if you are a teacher! They make GREAT classroom resources. https://www.littlerenegades.com/collections/free-classroom-materials-resources “Mindfulness is a powerful tool that supports children in calming themselves, focusing their attention, and interacting effectively with others, all critical skills for functioning well in school and in life,” said Amy Saltzman, M.D., director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education, and director of Still Quiet Place. “Incorporating mindfulness into education has been linked to improving academic and social and emotional learning. Also, mindfulness strengthens some underlying development processes—such as focus, resilience, and self-soothing—that will help kids in the long run.”

Seeing the world through the eyes of another could change the world! Questions for Classroom Discussion: What is empathy? How is empathy different than kindness or sympathy? How has someone shown empathy towards you? How have you shown empathy to others? How can you work on your own empathy? Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books: “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt De LA Pena Sam and the Lucky Money by Katen Chinn “A Chair For My Mother” By Vera B. Williams “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson “Rude Cakes” by Rowboat Watkins “Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy” By Bob Sornson Activities for the Classroom: https://www.oakland.edu/Assets/Oakland/galileo/files-and-documents/Empathy%20in%20Your%20Classroom%20Teachers%20Guild.pdf https://theresponsivecounselor.com/2014/01/stand-in-my-shoes-empathy-lesson.html

It's cool to be kind! Questions for Classroom Discussion: Have you ever had an act of kindness impact you? How can kindness change the world? Great Classroom Read-Aloud Books "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson "Cool Bean" by Jory John Activities for the Classroom:  Medium prep:  A great activity for the classroom is to make a bulletin board with each student's picture. Under each picture, students can place a helpful hand with a kind act they did for someone else. Prep on this is medium. You will need each student's picture, a basket of cutout hands that students can write on, and tape for them to put their act of kindness up.  Low prep:  Have students take out a piece of paper and write down 3 times when kindness has affected them, and 3 times they gave out kindness. This is a great activity to get students thinking about how to be kind.  No prep:  Ask students to share a time when they were kind, and how another person was kind to them.  Resources for the Classroom: https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/52-ways-you-can-be-kinder-to-yourself.html https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/ https://www.kiwico.com/diy/holiday-events/thanksgiving/kindness-wreath