Karen Greening

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

It’s been a joy to serve LOCS for twenty seven years! Bring on the next chapter & new adventures in retirement! @Carpenter_LO #alwayslakeorion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

A BIG shout out to @lohsleadership! Their Giving Tree project helped to support @Carpenter_LO families at the holidays! Thank you! #alwayslakeorion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Operation Good Cheer presents ready to be dropped off at Ford Motor Co. this morning. It’s a wrap! @tgreening @Speckalicious

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

@Carpenter_LO first grade had a lesson on how to build confidence in themselves & others. We did a group activity to experience our learning. We practiced sharing compliments & confidence boosters. The CASEL competency is self-awareness. @MusicLOK5 @Quaver_Ed

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Third grade students learning confidence boosting tips! We practiced striking a pose, giving ourselves a pep talk & discussed failure. We applied our learning to life. CASEL competency- Self Awareness. @DawnMammen @Carpenter_LO

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Excited to collaborate with Beth Simms @MusicLOK5 to bring SEL to K-2nd graders @Carpenter_LO this year! The students are having fun with songs & interactive activities. #AlwaysLakeOrion @Quaver_Ed

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

K.West’s second graders @Carpenter_LO having fun with a SEL on personal space. They experienced how it felt when personal space was invaded & shared what it means to be a personal space expert. Did you know comfort bubbles can change size?

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

“Chose to be optimistic. It feels better.” ~ Dalai Lama Have an outstanding October. @Carpenter_LO #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Today @DawnMammen’s third grade students had a SEL on Confidence. The Casel competency is Social Awareness. The lesson started with a 3:5 breathing warm up. We discussed & shared ways to grow our confidence. @Carpenter_LO

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Mrs. Charles’ fifth grade class @Carpenter_LO had a SEL under the CASEL competency of self-awareness. We had a good discussion about self-esteem. We identified and shared strategies to grow our self-esteem. The fifth graders made great connections! #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

The @UpperElBugs invited me to do a presentation on Self-Esteem. We had discussion, watched a Rocket Kids video, & explored strategies to grow our self-esteem. We did a turn and talk about which strategies they would be willing to try. @Carpenter_LO

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

@LawrenceCarp4th grade students learn about the brain, thinking and feelings. They learned about three big helpers of the brain and their jobs. CASEL Domains: Self-Awareness, Self-Management. @Carpenter_LO

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

@jessica_ligrow 4th grade students were a great audience for “Mrs. Greening presents.” We used a talking stick to share something that makes us happy. I described the FSC role, & how I support SEL @Carpenter_LO. #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Visited Mrs. Giles’ 2nd grade & Mrs. Mech’s 1st grade to introduce myself & share a fun fact about me. I read The Rabbit Listened to help explain my FSC role & SEL @Carpenter_LO. #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

It was so nice to welcome students into @Carpenter_LO today. Looking forward to a fabulous year! #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Have a safe and happy summer @Carpenter_LO Dragons! See you in September! #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

@Carpenter_LO 1st grade had one last lesson in @MusicLOK5 to understand the concept and process of evaluation in order to learn and improve through asking questions (CASEL- Responsible Decision-Making/Evaluation). @Quaver_Ed #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

We brought in another @Quaver_Ed Understanding my Friends SEL to Freeman’s 1st grade class @Carpenter_LO. This builds skills in Social Awareness and Empathy within CASEL. Check out this fun song! #AlwaysLakeOrion

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

We had fun bringing in another interactive QuaverSEL to Mech’s K @Carpenter_LO. Today we talked about Taking A Walk in their Shoes. This falls under Social Awareness/Empathy in the CASEL framework. @MusicLOK5 #AlwaysLakeOrion @Quaver_Ed

[Karen Greening @KGreeningFSC]

Today @Carpenter_LO first grade had a SEL in Self-Management/Impulse Control under the Casel framework. They enjoyed the interactive activities to identify strong emotions & practice calm down strategies to help regain control. @MusicLOK5 @Quaver_Ed