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100+ Read Alouds to Teach Social Emotional Learning Skills

August 24, 2019 by pathway2success 4 Comments

Social emotional learning skills are important. Every educator wants their learners to understand their own strengths and challenges, effectively cope with stress, persevere through challenges, have empathy for others, develop lasting friendships, and make positive decisions. These are really just a few examples of what skills social emotional learning can cover. There are numerous benefits […]

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πŸŽ‰ Just added this article filled with attention πŸŽ‰ Just added this article filled with attention-restoring activities for kids and teens.

In our distraction-filled world, we are all desperately in need of strategies to help us clear and calm our busy minds.

Read the whole article filled with activities you can try today at my website!
A few instructional practices to teach and support A few instructional practices to teach and support social-emotional skills that kids need.
Use gratitude sentence starters to get students th Use gratitude sentence starters to get students thinking, talking, and writing!⁣
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These are a free activity you can get in my TPT store.⁣
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Gratitude-Sentence-Starters-12519370
Spring is coming this week and I have so many idea Spring is coming this week and I have so many ideas for integrating skills into the great outdoors.⁣
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Have you ever tried taking a wonder walk? Just walk together and focus on anything that sparks your curiosity and interest.⁣
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This morning, just taking my dog outside, I saw American Woodcocks doing their display rituals. They make the funniest little peent noises and fly all around, all in an effort to attract a mate. Such an amazing thing to see!⁣
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Wonder if ALL around us and it leads to so much learning. Give it a try!
Taking a few minutes in the morning for a class me Taking a few minutes in the morning for a class meeting or morning meeting is a great way to build relationships and set the tone for success.⁣
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One of my favorite parts is that there are SO many ways to structure this time.⁣
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Start with a read aloud and focus on a certain skill, like self-control or perseverance.⁣
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Read positive affirmations together to build confidence and growth mindset.⁣
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Or you can read a quote of the day and talk about what it means.⁣
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Whatever you choose, those  few minutes of social-emotional focus make a difference.
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