Parents can take kids on a calming scavenger hunt around the house. It’s free and part of a Social Emotional home starter pack. #TpTEdChat https://t.co/6LRQGuLEvt
A8) My biggest take away about SEL is that kids want to be heard. Take the time to listen, and help them reflect on their feelings, thoughts and actions. They're all related. #TpTEdChat
@TpTdotcom Use the resources that are already available. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Collaborate with other teachers, counselors, or social workers. They may already have activities that work well. Connect to people on your social media platforms, as well! #TpTedchat
Parents and Teachers - you don’t have to have it all figured out. Give yourself a lot of grace. Focus on the things you can control and model that for the kids. #TpTEdChat
@TpTdotcom A6: Having conversations about thoughts, concerns, and especially problem solving are great ways to engage our youth in SEL! #Tptedchat#Informed.decisions
Parents can help kids self calm with Mindfulness videos and Breathing Exercise videos all over YouTube! I love @TheHonestGuys for their deep soothing voices and calming activities. #TpTEdChat
A6: One major point to share with families is that we don’t need technology to learn SEL skills. Social emotional learning really is all around us, from the books we read and the conversations we have to the kind acts we do. #TpTEdChat
Something so important about SEL is that social-emotional skills are often the foundations of good academic skills. Things like working well in a group or being able to plan for a long-term assignment are all rooted in social emotional skills. #TpTEdChat