The videos and CASEL resources have reminded me the importance of explicit SEL learning. I enjoyed using the CASEL interactive wheel to explore the 5 components of SEL and it is clear that each part is equally important. I teach 1st grade and it is easy to implement lessons on self-awareness with identifying emotions. I am planning on using more words to describe emotions as one video suggested to build their vocabulary.
I also liked how the teachers modeled self-awareness by explaining how they were feeling and what they were going to do to manage their feelings. I like to use Go Noodle “Flow” videos that use relaxation and focusing techniques and I think I could do a better job of self-talk modeling when and how I can use those techniques in the classroom.
The last part that is circling with me is communicating with parents. I often focus on academic components in the classroom in my weekly parent emails. It would be nice to share some of the morning meeting questions with the parents or some of the SEL focused read aloud books. SEL continues throughout a child’s day whether at home, school or anywhere in the community. I should share what we do in class to increase the partnership in education with parents.
I also liked how the teachers modeled self-awareness by explaining how they were feeling and what they were going to do to manage their feelings. I like to use Go Noodle “Flow” videos that use relaxation and focusing techniques and I think I could do a better job of self-talk modeling when and how I can use those techniques in the classroom.
The last part that is circling with me is communicating with parents. I often focus on academic components in the classroom in my weekly parent emails. It would be nice to share some of the morning meeting questions with the parents or some of the SEL focused read aloud books. SEL continues throughout a child’s day whether at home, school or anywhere in the community. I should share what we do in class to increase the partnership in education with parents.