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Intro: When we practice social awareness we look to be inclusive and appreciative of the people around us. We also learn about the backgrounds and identities that make each and every one of us unique. Let's watch a read aloud today of a book titled "The Day You Begin". The book encourages us to embrace our unique identities and share our stories with others. It highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating differences, fostering empathy and connection. Let's take a look and we'll come back to discuss to follow.

Model: Share your thoughts on the book. What are some ways in which you and your students have shown an ability to understand and appreciate the differences of individuals in your school community?

Questions for students:

What makes you different or unique?

How are you able to understand and appreciate the things that make your classmates different or unique?

Why is it important for us to have an appreciation and understanding of what makes all of us unique?

Closing: The things that make us unique also make us interesting. When you learn about yourself, and you learn about the people in your community you can begin to connect on both the things you have in common and the things that make you unique...Tke some time over this summer to learn about and connect with the people in your community!

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The Day You Begin - An Animated Read Aloud

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Relationship Skills:The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend 

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Intro: We have a great read aloud today that tells a beautiful story about friendship. Speaking of beautiful story's about friendship, I want to hear yours. How did you make and nurture friendships this year? Before we have that conversation, let's dive into our read aloud, it's a called The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend. A summary of the story is below:

Beekle is a special imaginary friend who lives on an island with other imaginary friends. Usually, a child imagines their friend, and then they go off to meet them. But Beekle waits and waits... and no one imagines him. 😢

So one day, Beekle decides to be brave and go out into the real world all by himself! He travels to a big city, where everything is new and a little scary. He doesn’t know where to go or what to do, but he keeps looking and hoping to find his special friend.

Finally, Beekle meets a girl named Alice. They feel a connection right away and become best friends. Beekle realizes that finding a friend is worth the wait—and that being yourself is the best way to make a real friend. ❤️

Model: Share examples of the relationship skills that you've observed in your students over the school year.

Questions for students:

Let's talk about Beekle and Alice. What are some things that they did that helped them to become best friends?

What are some skills that you brought to your friendships throughout this school year?

What do you appreciate about your friends here at school?

How can you keep your relationship skills strong over the course of the summer vacation?

Closing: Continue practicing relationship skills and working to be a good friend over the summer months:)

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Responsible Decision Making: My Way to Good Choices

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Intro: When we practice responsible decision making we learn how to make good choices. Good choices help both ourselves and the people around us because they often lead to happier and healthier experiences. How have you learned to make responsible decisions over the past school year? We'll talk about that in a moment but first lets watch a read aloud of a book titled "My Way to good Choices", a summary of which can be found below:

In this story, a little girl named Melissa learns how to make better choices when she feels upset. One day, her younger brother accidentally breaks her favorite doll. Melissa feels angry and wants to break his toy in return. But then she remembers a special way to help her think before acting: 🧠 Stop. Breathe. Think.

By taking a moment to stop, breathe, and think, Melissa realizes that breaking her brother's toy won't make her feel better. Instead, she decides to talk to him about how she feels and finds a way to fix the problem together.

This story teaches us that when we stop and think before we act, we can make good choices that help us and others feel happy.

Model: Share examples of your students making responsible decisions over the past year. Have you observed an improvement in your students skills in this space? Share your observations.

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. How did taking the time to 🧠 Stop. Breathe. Think. help Melissa in making responsible decisions?

Let's talk about your responsible decision making practice. What are some responsible decisions that you made throughout this past school year?

What are some good decisions that you can make over summer vacation?

Closing: When we make responsible decisions we can improve our lives, and the lives of the people around us. So take the time to 🧠 Stop. Breathe. Think. as you practice your responsible decision making skills both today, and over the summer:)

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My Way to Good Choices | An educational positive behavior children’s book read aloud

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Intro: We learned a lot of new things over the past school year. Leaning new things isn't always easy...and sometimes, when we try new things it can feel like were failing, when in reality we are learning and growing. It takes strong self-management skills to deal with the feelings that can come when were trying hard to learn new things. Let's talk about how self-management helped us in learning and growing over the last year. To get us started, let's watch a read aloud called "Mel Fell", a quick summary is below:

This is the story of a little bird named Mel who wants to learn how to fly.

One day, Mel climbs to the very top of her tree and jumps off! As she falls down, she passes by lots of animals who are worried and try to help her. But Mel doesn't stop falling. She keeps going... and going...

Just when it seems like she might crash—Mel spreads her wings and flies back up! 🕊️

Mel wasn’t falling—she was learning! She was being brave, trusting herself, and trying something new even though it felt a little scary.

This story teaches us that being brave and trying hard things helps us grow—even if we’re scared at first. Mel believed in herself, and she learned something amazing!

Take a look at the read aloud and we'll come back to talk about your bravery in learning new things:)

Model: Share examples of the bravery/self-management skills that you observed in your students over the past school year.

Questions for students:

Share your thoughts on the read aloud. Did you have any experiences similar to Mel in the past school year? A time where you were brave in trying and learning new things?

How do you manage emotions like fear, frustration, and nervousness that can come with learning new things?

What is your favorite or go-to self-management skill that you can continue practicing over the summer?

Closing: I'm so proud of all that you've done to learn and grow over the past school year! Keep utilizing your self-management skills and continue to learn and grow over the summer months:)

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Note to teachers: This cycle of lessons will be the final batch for the 24'-25" school year. As you go through each lesson, work to encourage your students to continue reflection and practice in the social and space throughout the summer. Thanks for all that you do and we will see you next year!

Intro: When we practice self-awareness we work to get in touch with the emotions that we feel and the thoughts that we have. You might say, that we learn to listen with our hearts. And conveniently enough, today's read aloud is of a story called "Listening With My Heart". A quick summary of the read aloud is below:

This story is about a girl named Esperanza. She’s kind and caring—she helps others and tries to be a good friend. But one day, something goes wrong in a school play and she feels embarrassed and upset.

At first, Esperanza is really hard on herself. She says things in her mind that aren’t very nice. But then she remembers something important—just like she shows kindness to others, she needs to show kindness to herself too.

Esperanza learns to listen with her heart, not just her ears. That means she starts paying attention to her feelings and talks to herself in a gentle, loving way. She reminds herself that it’s okay to make mistakes and that she is still special.

The story teaches us that it’s just as important to be a good friend to yourself as it is to be a good friend to others. 💗

Take a look at the video and we will come back to talk about how Esperanza learned to listen with her heart. We'll also talk about how you have learned to listen with your heart.

Model: What did you learn from the read aloud? What are some ways in which you make sure to listen to your heart?

Questions for students:

What did you learn from Esperanza and the story shared in today's read aloud?

How do you make sure to listen to your heart?

What are some ways in which you are a good friend to others?

How do you make sure to be a good friend to yourself?

Closing: Get to know who you are. Listen to your heart, listen to your mind...and make sure to be a good friend to yourself. When you do that, you're practicng self-awareness:)

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Social Awareness – Joy of Collaboration (PreK–2nd)

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Social Awareness – Joy of Collaboration (PreK–2nd)

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Intro:

Hello, friends! Have you ever worked with someone to clean up, build something, or play a game? That’s called collaboration—a big word that means working together! When we collaborate, we listen, share, and help one another. Let’s watch a video called Together We Can and see how teamwork helps everyone succeed.

Model:

Let’s imagine two teams:

Team A is building a tower. They take turns, listen to each other’s ideas, and help when someone gets stuck.

Team B is building the same tower, but they argue, grab the blocks, and don’t let anyone else help.

Which team is showing good collaboration? That’s right—Team A is working together, and that’s how we get things done and have fun!

Discussion Questions:

1. What did the characters in the video do to collaborate?

2. How do you feel when someone helps you?

3. Can you think of a time when you worked well with a friend or classmate?

4. What are some ways we can be good teammates in our classroom?

Conclusion:

Collaboration is all about working together to solve problems, have fun, and help each other. When we collaborate, we’re showing respect, kindness, and care for others. So the next time you work with a friend, remember: Together we can do so much more!

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Relationship Skills – Gratitude for Kids (PreK–2)

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Relationship Skills – Gratitude for Kids (PreK–2)

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Intro:
Hi friends! Have you ever said “thank you” to someone who helped you? That’s called gratitude. Gratitude means being thankful and showing others that we appreciate them. Today, we’re going to watch a video about how kids like you can build the habit of saying thank you—and how it makes people feel good!

Model:
Let’s pretend:

One student sees their friend help clean up and says, “Thanks for helping me!”

Another friend helps clean up, but no one says anything.

Which friend feels more appreciated? When we say thank you, it makes others feel happy—and it helps our friendships grow stronger!

Discussion Questions:

Who is someone you’re thankful for at school?

What are some ways to say “thank you”?

How does it feel when someone thanks you?

Can we say thank you with words, drawings, or actions?

Conclusion:
Saying “thank you” is a small thing that can make a big difference. Gratitude helps us be better friends, classmates, and family members. Let’s practice it every day!

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Responsible Decision-Making – Working Through Mistakes (PreK–2)

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Intro:
Hi friends! Have you ever said “thank you” to someone who helped you? That’s called gratitude. Gratitude means being thankful and showing others that we appreciate them. Today, we’re going to watch a video about how kids like you can build the habit of saying thank you—and how it makes people feel good!

Model:
Let’s pretend:

One student sees their friend help clean up and says, “Thanks for helping me!”

Another friend helps clean up, but no one says anything.

Which friend feels more appreciated? When we say thank you, it makes others feel happy—and it helps our friendships grow stronger!

Discussion Questions:

Who is someone you’re thankful for at school?

What are some ways to say “thank you”?

How does it feel when someone thanks you?

Can we say thank you with words, drawings, or actions?

Conclusion:
Saying “thank you” is a small thing that can make a big difference. Gratitude helps us be better friends, classmates, and family members. Let’s practice it every day!

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👑 Kids Book Read Aloud: THE SCHOOL OF FAILURE by Rosie J. Pova and Monika Filipina

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Self-Management – I Choose to Keep Trying (PreK–2)

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Self-Management – I Choose to Keep Trying (PreK–2)

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Intro:
Hi friends! Have you ever tried something and it didn’t work the first time? Maybe it was tying your shoes, drawing a picture, or learning a new word. That’s okay! We all make mistakes and have hard moments—but what matters is that we try again. Today, we’ll read a story called I Choose to Try Again. Let’s listen and see how the character keeps going even when things get tough.

Model:
Let’s think about two students:

One tries to build a tower with blocks. It falls over. They take a deep breath, stay calm, and try again.

Another student gets frustrated, knocks the blocks over, and gives up.

Which student showed perseverance? That means not giving up, even when it’s hard.

Discussion Questions:

What happened in the story when the character didn’t give up?

Have you ever tried something that was hard?

How did you feel when you kept trying and finally did it?

What can we say to ourselves when something feels tough?

Conclusion:
Remember, trying again helps us grow. We all make mistakes, and that’s how we learn. When you choose to keep going, you’re showing strength and self-control. So the next time something’s hard—just say, “I can try again!”

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Self-Awareness: Reflecting on Our Growth

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Self-Awareness: Reflecting on Our Growth

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Intro:
Hi friends! This has been a big year, and you've learned so many new things. Today, we’re going to think about all the ways we’ve grown. Maybe you learned how to read new words, solve tricky math problems, or make new friends. Let’s watch a story together about how trying and growing can help us do amazing things.

Model:
Let’s pretend:

At the beginning of the year, a student didn’t know how to tie their shoes. Now, after practicing, they can do it all by themselves!

Another student used to feel nervous about speaking in class, but now they raise their hand and share ideas.

That’s what growth looks like—when we keep trying and get better over time.

Discussion Questions:

What is something you can do now that you couldn’t do at the start of the year?

How did you feel when you learned something new?

Who helped you grow this year?

What do you want to learn next?

Conclusion:
Every time you tried something new, you were growing. Sometimes it was hard, but you kept going—and that’s amazing! You should be proud of how far you’ve come. Let’s keep growing, even during the summer!

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Intro: When we practice social awareness we focus on making our community a better place. One way in which we can do that is to be helpful. We run into a lot of people during the course of our day that could use a helping hand. We can hold the door for a classmate, help our teachers out by cleaning up the classroom, or give a warm greeting to someone as we make our way down the hall. There's an awful lot that we can do to help. And that will be the focus of today's discussion. How can we practice social awareness by lending a helping hand? We'll start with a read aloud of a book called "Helping Hands" and we'll come back to discuss how you and other people in our community lend a helping hand.

Model: How do you lend a helping hand in our school community? Who is someone in the school community that goes out of their way to lend a helping hand? How does this person positively impact the community?

Questions for students:

Let's start by talking about "Ocho the Octopus". How did Ocho help the people in his community? What impact did his "helping hands" have on others?

How do you lend a helping hand in our school community?

Who is someone in the school community that goes out of their way to lend a helping hand? How does this person positively impact the community?

Closing: When we help the people in our community, and those same people help us, we create a connected and supportive environment. So go out of your way to lend a "Helping Hand", when you do, you create good vibes for yourself and others:)

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🐙 Helping hands by Anna Prokos | Read Aloud Books for Kids

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Relationship Skills: The Little Book of Friendship

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Relationship Skills: The Little Book of Friendship

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Intro: When we practice relationship skills often times we reflect on ways in which we can be a good friend to others. My favorite ways in which to be a good friend are listed below, take a look:

Be Kind 💛
Say nice things. Share your toys. Help when someone needs it. Being kind makes people happy!

Listen 👂
When your friend is talking, listen with your ears and your heart. Don’t interrupt. Just show you care.

Take Turns 🔄
Sometimes you choose the game, sometimes they do! Good friends let everyone have a turn.

Say “Sorry” and “Thank You” 💬
If you make a mistake, say “sorry.” If your friend helps you, say “thank you.” These words are like magic!

Be Honest 🧡
Tell the truth—even when it’s hard. Friends trust each other when they’re honest.

Include Everyone 👫👬
If someone is feeling left out, invite them to play. That’s what great friends do!

Have Fun Together! 🎉
Play games, laugh, and be silly! Friends love spending time together.

We have some more ideas as to how to be a good friend in today's read aloud of a book called "The Little Book of Friendship". Watch the read aloud and we'll come back to discuss your experiences in friendship:)

Model: What relationship skills do you most frequently use in your friendships? What is something that a good friend gives to you that you really appreciate?

Questions for students:

What is something that you do in your efforts to be a good friend. Do you give kindness? Do you listen? Do you share? Please explain your story?

What is something that a friend gives to you that you really appreciate? Do they give you patience, support, or encouragement? Please share your story.

Closing: Strong friendships are built when people share positive actions and experiences with one another. So give kindness and patience. Take turns and share. Be willing to give and receive support. If we can do that, we will be a good friend to all:)

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Responsible Decision Making: Naughty Tim Sprocket

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Responsible Decision Making: Naughty Tim Sprocket

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Intro: When we practice responsible decision making we reflect on the choices that we make. We want to make positive choices, decisions that both help ourselves and the people around us. We also want to avoid, negative choices, or decisions that may cause harm to ourselves and others. Today's read aloud is called "Naughty Tim Sprocket". We'll watch and see Tim make a lot of negative choices. As you watch, try to spot the negative choices that Tim makes, and try to identify the harmful impact Tim's choices have on both himself and others. We'll come back to discuss?

Model: How do you avoid negative choices that could have a harmful impact on yourself and others?

Questions for students:

Share the negative choices that Tim made throughout the story.

What kind of impact did Tim's choices have on him as an individual?

What kind of impact did Tim's choices have on others?

Do you think that Tim can learn and grow from his mistakes? if so, how?

What are some ways in which you can avoid making negative choices?

Questions for students:

When we know right from wrong, and make choices that reflect that knowledge, we are practicing responsible decision making. So make the choices that positively impact you and the people around you. When we do that, we can avoid all of the headaches that "Naughty Tim Sprocket" experienced.

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Self-Management: Silly to Calm - A Movement Break to Expend Energy and Find Calm

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Self-Management: Silly to Calm - A Movement Break to Expend Energy and Find Calm

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Note to teachers: Apologies in advance if this song gets stuck in your head:) With that being said, today's lesson is activity based. We'll have an intro that explains how your students should participate. Following the video you can chat with your students informally about their experience with the activity, or just transition into your school-day (hopefully with a room full of calm students:))

The video can help kids to release a little energy prior to finding calm. You may find it useful in transitions and/or as a brain break. If your students connect with the activity, it may be something that you can return to on a frequent basis.

Intro: When we practice self-management we work to find ways to manage our emotions and our actions. Sometimes we need to release a little bit of pent up energy. Movement can be a good way for us to do that. Sometimes we need to find a little bit of calm. Taking some deep breaths always helps when I'm in need of a calming activity. Well todays video allows us to do both: The video shares a song called "Silly to Calm". As you watch, move along with characters on screen. They'll transition between silly dances, and calm deep breaths. Follow along with them and release some energy as you find your calm.

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Silly to Calm: Quick kids yoga movement break complete with dancing and breathing.

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Self Awareness: The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes

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Self Awareness: The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes

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Intro: We are going to spend some time today talking about a really important self-awareness practice. That practice is something that we call having a Growth Mindset. A growth mindset means believing that you can get better at something if you keep trying, practicing, and learning from your mistakes. It’s like when you’re learning to ride a bike — you might fall at first, but if you keep going, you’ll get better and better! 💪🚲 Let's watch a read aloud of a book called "The Who Makes a Million Mistakes". We'll meet a girl named Millie, and yes, Millie is that girl who makes a million mistakes. But Millie has a growth mindset...so when she makes a mistake, she learns from it, grows from it, and in time, improves her performance. Take a look at the read aloud. We'll come back for a group discussion to follow.

Model: Share a story relating to a time when you saw yourself improve because you had a growth mindset.

Questions for students:

Millie had a growth mindset. She kept trying, kept practicing, and she learned from her mistakes. What mistakes did Millie make?

What kind of attitude did Millie have when faced with a setback or a failure.

How did having a growth mindset help Millie to learn, grow, and improve?

Let's talk about you. Have you ever made a mistake when trying something new? What kind of attitude did you have when faced with a setback or a failure?

When setbacks, challenges or failures have helped you to learn and grow?

How can we practice having a growth mindset the next time we face a difficult challenge?

Closing: When you make a mistake and you learn and grow because of it, you're practicing a growth mindset. Let's be like Millie...even if we make a million mistakes we can keep a good attitude as we learn, grow, and get better:)

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Children's Books Read Aloud - 💪😺Building Confidence & Self-Esteem

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Social Awareness – Understanding and Showing Empathy (PreK - 2) 

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Objective: Help students recognize and understand the feelings of others, and learn ways to show empathy and kindness.

Introduction:

Hello, friends! Have you ever noticed when someone looks sad, happy, or upset? Understanding how others feel is called empathy. When we have empathy, we can be kind and help our friends feel better. Today, we're going to watch a video that explains what empathy is and how we can practice it every day. Let's watch and learn together!

Discussion Questions:

1. What does the word "empathy" mean?

2. Can you think of a time when you showed empathy to someone?

3. How can we show empathy to our friends and family?

4. Why is it important to understand how others feel?

Activity:

Let's practice showing empathy! I'll describe a situation, and you can tell me how the person might feel and what you could do to help them.

1. Your friend falls down and scrapes their knee. How do they feel? What can you do?

2. A classmate is sitting alone during lunch and looks sad. How do they feel? What can you do?

3. Your sibling is frustrated because they can't finish a puzzle. How do they feel? What can you do?

Conclusion:

Remember, showing empathy means understanding how someone else feels and offering kindness and support. When we practice empathy, we make our classroom and home a happier place for everyone.

Let's say together: "I can understand how others feel and show kindness!"

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Relationship Skills – Knowing When and How to Ask for Help (PreK–2)

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Relationship Skills – Knowing When and How to Ask for Help (PreK–2)

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Objective: Help students learn how to build healthy relationships by understanding when to seek help from adults and how to communicate respectfully with peers.

Intro:

Hello, friends! Have you ever seen someone do something they shouldn't, like breaking a rule or being unkind? Sometimes, it's hard to know whether to tell a teacher or try to handle it ourselves.

Today, we're going to watch a story about a little pig who learns the difference between tattling and telling. Let's see how the characters in the book figure out when it's important to ask for help and how they work together to solve problems.

Model:

Let's think about two students who both see a classmate not following the rules:

Student A sees their friend not cleaning up after playtime. They decide to tell the teacher immediately, saying, "They're not cleaning up!"

Student B notices the same thing but first asks their friend kindly, "Do you need help cleaning up?" If the friend still doesn't clean up, they then inform the teacher.

Which student showed good relationship skills by trying to help their friend first and then seeking adult assistance when needed?

Discussion Questions:

What did the little pig learn about tattling and telling in the story?

Why is it important to try to solve small problems ourselves before telling an adult?

Can you think of a time when you helped a friend instead of immediately telling a teacher?

How can we decide when it's a "big deal" that needs adult help?

What are some kind ways we can talk to our friends when there's a problem?

Conclusion:

Building strong relationships means knowing when to handle situations ourselves and when to seek help. By communicating kindly and working together, we can solve many problems and make our classroom a happy place for everyone.

Let's say this together:
"I can be a good friend by helping others and knowing when to ask for help!"

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Don't Squeal Unless It's A Big Deal  by Jeanie Franz Ransom

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Responsible Decision-Making – Making Respectful Choices (PreK–2)

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Responsible Decision-Making – Making Respectful Choices (PreK–2)

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Objective: Help students understand how to make kind and respectful choices that show they care about others and themselves.

Intro:

Hello, friends! Every day, we make choices—from how we speak to others to how we act when things don’t go our way. Some choices are easy, and some are a little tricky. But when we choose to be respectful, we help make our school and homes better places!

Today, we’re going to watch a story about a young student who learns what it means to be respectful. Let's listen carefully and think about the choices the character makes!

Model:

Imagine two students during lunch:

One student sees someone sitting alone and says,
“Would you like to join us?” That’s a respectful and kind choice.

Another student laughs and says,
“No one wants to sit with you!” That’s a hurtful choice.

Which student made a respectful decision?
Respectful choices help people feel safe, included, and happy.

Discussion Questions:

What respectful choices did you see in the video?

How did the character feel when they made good choices?

What happened when someone made an unkind or disrespectful choice?

Can you think of a time when you made a respectful decision?

Why is it important to think before we act or speak?

Conclusion:

Making respectful choices shows that we care about others—and ourselves. When we stop and think about how our actions make others feel, we can make kind, helpful decisions every day.

Let’s say this together:
“I can make respectful choices and be the best me I can be!”

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Self-Management – Learning to Wait and Take Turns (PreK–2)

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Self-Management – Learning to Wait and Take Turns (PreK–2)

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Objective: Help students learn how to manage their impulses and practice patience when waiting, sharing, and taking turns.

Intro:

Hi friends! Have you ever wanted something right away—like a toy someone else was using or a turn in a game? Sometimes, we need to wait, share, and take turns—and that’s not always easy!

Today, we’ll watch a story that shows us how to manage our feelings when we have to wait and how we can make good choices by sharing and taking turns. These are all important parts of self-management—controlling our actions so we can be respectful and kind.

Model:

Let’s imagine two students during playtime:

Student A wants to use the tablet but sees a friend using it. They take a deep breath, wait patiently, and say,
“Can I have a turn when you’re done?”

Student B grabs the tablet and says,
“It’s my turn now!” without waiting.

Which student showed self-control?
When we wait our turn and share, we show that we can manage our actions and feelings—even when it’s hard.

Discussion Questions:

What did the characters in the story do to show they could share and wait their turn?

How do you feel when you have to wait? What helps you stay calm?

What can you do if you feel frustrated while waiting?

Why is it important to take deep breaths or ask for help when we feel impatient?

Can you show me what it looks like to wait patiently?

Conclusion:

Waiting, sharing, and taking turns can be tough—but they help us become great friends and strong learners. When we take a deep breath, stay calm, and make good choices, we are practicing self-management.

Let’s say this together:
“I can stay calm, wait my turn, and make kind choices!”

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Share and Take Turns (Learning to Get Along) By Cheri J. Meiners | Kids Book Read Aloud

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Self-Awareness – Understanding and Expressing Feelings (PreK-2)

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Self-Awareness – Understanding and Expressing Feelings (PreK-2)

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Objective: Help students recognize their emotions and learn healthy ways to express and manage them.

Intro:

Hello, friends! Have you ever felt happy, sad, angry, or scared? We all have different feelings, and that's okay! It's important to understand our emotions so we can express them in a healthy way. Today, we're going to watch a video from Sesame Street where Rosita helps her friends resolve hurt feelings. Let's see how they talk about their emotions and work things out together.

Model:

Imagine two students:

One student feels upset because their friend took their toy. They take a deep breath and calmly tell their friend how they feel.

Another student feels upset for the same reason but decides to yell and grab the toy back.

Which student do you think handled their feelings in a better way? Understanding our emotions and expressing them calmly helps us solve problems and feel better.

Discussion Questions:

1. How did Rosita and her friends feel in the video?

2. What did they do to express and manage their feelings?

3. Can you think of a time when you felt upset? How did you handle it?

4. What are some ways we can express our feelings in a healthy way?

Conclusion:

Remember, it's okay to have different feelings. What's important is how we express and manage them. When we understand our emotions, we can make better choices and have better relationships with our friends and family.

Let's say together: "I can understand my feelings and express them in a healthy way!"

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Rosita Helps Friends Resolve Hurt Feelings | Resilience

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Social Awareness: Kindness Makes Me Stronger

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Intro: When we practice social awareness we work to make sure that our presence makes our community a better place. There are many ways in which we can do that, but the best way to do it is by sharing kindness. Let's watch a read aloud of a book called "Kindness Makes Me Stronger". In the read aloud we'll meet a young boy who shares kindness with everyone he meets. He even encourages, and teachers others in how to share kindness. We'll come back to talk about the kindness that you share with the people in your community.

Model: How do you share kindness with the people around you? How does that kindness positively impact your community?

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. What did you think about Nick, and his quest to share kindness with the people (and animals) that he interacted with?

What are some ways in which you share kindness with the people in your community?

How does it feel when someone in your community treats you with kindness?

How can we make sure that kindness is shared frequently, by everyone in this classroom?

Closing: Kindness is the key to a strong social awareness practice. So make sure that you lead with kindness in your interactions with others today, and every day:)

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Kindness Makes Me Stronger by Elizabeth Cole | Read ALOUD Books for Children

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Relationship Skills: Collaboration Station Read Aloud

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Relationship Skills: Collaboration Station Read Aloud

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Intro: We have another big word to talk about today...one that is really important in a solid relationship skills practice. The word we're going to talk about is collaboration. So what does it mean? Collaboration is when people work together to do something. It’s like when you and your friends team up to build a big castle out of blocks, or when you all draw parts of a picture and then put them together. You help each other, share ideas, and do your best to make something great! Let's start our talk on collaboration with a read aloud of a book called "The Collaboration Station". Take a look.

Model: Share some moments when you observed your students creating a "Collaboration Station" in your classroom this school year.

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. In what ways did the characters in the book work together to make something great?

Can you share an example of a time in which you collaborated with a classmate this school year?

What skills do you use when collaborating with your classmates?

What can we do as a class to turn our classroom into a "Collaboration Station"?

Closing: When you work well with others you are a collaborator. And when you are a collaborator, you are using strong relationships skills...and you're creating great things!

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💫 Collaboration Station by Shannon Olsen & Sandie Sonke | Kid's Book Read Aloud

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Responsible Decision Making: The Curious Why Read Aloud

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Responsible Decision Making: The Curious Why Read Aloud

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Intro: What does it mean to be curious? Curiosity can be defined as a desire to really learn about something. When you are curious you are practicing responsible decision making. Why is that? Because it's almost always a good choice to want learn about the world around you. So let's talk about your curiosity today, we'll start with a read aloud of a book called "The Curious Why". Take a look.

Model: What drives your curiosity?

Questions for students:

Was there anything in the read aloud that made you curious? Something that you want to learn more about?

Outside of the read aloud, what's something in your world that has sparked your curiosity in the past week?

When we are curious, we learn. What is the most interesting thing that you've learned in the past school year?

Closing: Practicing curiosity=Practicing Responsible Decision Making. So be curious, and learn as much as you can about the world around you:)

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The Curious Why - An Animated Read Aloud with Moving Pictures

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Intro: Have you ever felt jealous before? Jealousy is when you feel upset or sad because someone else has something you want or something that makes them happy. It's like when your friend gets a toy that you really like, and you wish you could have it too. But it's important to remember, everyone has special things, and it's okay to be happy for others! With that being said, it's pretty normal to feel jealous from time to time, so let's talk about it. We'll start our reflection on jealousy with a read aloud of a book titled "Way Past Jealous". Take a look.

Model: What does it feel like when you experience jealousy? Is it a helpful, or harmful feeling? How do you manage it?

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. What made Yaz feel jealous? How did the feeling of jealousy impact Yaz? How did Yaz move past the feeling of jealousy?

How about you. Have you ever felt jealous? Can you describe your experience?

How can jealously hurt your relationships with friends and loved ones?

What are some ways in which you manage the feeling of jealousy?

Closing: Feelings of jealousy are pretty normal. With that said, we can manage those feelings by being happy for others and practicing gratitude:)

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Way Past Jealous : Kids books read aloud by Books with Blue

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Self Managment: Perseverance Makes Me Stronger 

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Intro: We have a big word that we are going to learn about today...and that word is Perseverance. Perseverance is when you keep trying really hard, even when something is tricky or you don’t get it right the first time. It’s like when you’re learning to ride a bike or build a tall tower with blocks. Sometimes it takes practice, but if you don’t give up and keep trying, you’ll get better and better! Perseverance is the attribute that enables us to keep trying. Are you someone who keeps trying, even when things get difficult? I bet you are, and I want to hear about your stories of perseverance. But first, let's watch a read aloud on the topic. Take a look.

Model: Share a story of a time when you practiced perseverance.

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. What are some ways in which Nick showed perseverance in today's story?

Did Nick have any people in his life who help him in his efforts to keep trying?

Let's talk about your perseverance? When have you shown perseverance when tackling a difficult challenge?

Who are the people in your life who help you to keep trying when you're doing hard things?

Closing: You have the ability to persevere! You've done it before and you can do it again:) So when the going gets tough, keep going!

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Perseverance Makes Me Stronger by Elizabeth Cole | READ ALOUD Books for Kids

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Social Awareness – All Are Welcome (PreK-2)

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Social Awareness – All Are Welcome (PreK-2)

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Intro:

Have you ever been somewhere new—a new school, a new neighborhood, or a new group?

How did it feel when someone smiled at you or invited you to play? That feeling is called belonging, and today we’re going to learn about how to make sure everyone feels welcome in our school.

As we go through today’s lesson, think about this:

How do I feel when someone is kind and welcoming to me?

How can I help others feel like they belong?

Model:

Imagine two new students:
👦 Student A walks into a classroom where no one talks to them or asks them to play. They feel alone and nervous.
👩 Student B walks into a classroom where someone smiles and says, “Want to sit with me?” They feel happy and included.

Which student would you rather be? Being welcoming can change someone’s whole day!

Let’s think about these questions together:

How does it feel when someone welcomes us?

What can we do if we see someone sitting alone?

Why is it important to include people, even if they look or act differently than us?

Watch the Read-Aloud (5 min)

🎥 Play All Are Welcome read-aloud video.

💡 Discussion Questions (Post-Video, 5 min):

1. How did the students in the book make each other feel welcome?

2. What are some differences we saw among the students?

3. Why do differences make our classroom special?

4. What can we say or do to make someone feel included?

Activity – "Welcome Hands" (10 min)

✋ Activity:

Give each student a paper handprint cutout.

They write or draw one way they can make someone feel welcome at school.

Examples:

Smiling at someone 😊

Inviting a friend to play 🏃‍♂️

Helping someone if they need it 🤝

Create a classroom “All Are Welcome” wall by taping up the hands in a big circle!

👀 Teacher Prompt:

"Every time we see our Welcome Wall, let’s remember to be kind and include everyone!"

Questions for Students:

1. How does it feel when someone invites you to play or talks to you?

2. What can you do if you see someone who looks sad or left out?

3. Why is it important to be kind to everyone, even if they look different from us?

4. What is one thing you can do this week to make someone feel welcome?

Conclusion:

The world is full of different people, and that’s what makes it wonderful.

This week, find a way to welcome someone new—maybe a classmate, a friend, or even someone outside of school.

Let’s say together: “I will be kind, include others, and make my school a welcoming place!”

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All Are Welcome – 🏫 Read aloud kids book about diversity and going to school!

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Relationship Skills – Learning to Share & Take Turns

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Relationship Skills – Learning to Share & Take Turns

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Intro:

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to share something with a friend or sibling! Was it easy or hard?

Sharing and taking turns helps us make friends and have fun! Today, let’s talk about how we can be kind and fair when we play with others.

Model:

Imagine two students playing with blocks:
🚫 One student keeps all the blocks to themselves.
✅ Another student shares and takes turns building a tower.

Who do you think has more fun? Sharing makes everyone feel happy!

Questions for Students:

1. How does it feel when someone shares with you?

2. What should you do if you don’t want to share?

3. How can you take turns in a fair way?

Conclusion:

Sharing and taking turns makes our friendships stronger! Let’s practice sharing today and see how it makes us feel.

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Share and Take Turns (Learning to Get Along) By Cheri J. Meiners | Kids Book Read Aloud

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Responsible Decision-Making – Learning to Accept “No”

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Responsible Decision-Making – Learning to Accept “No”

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Intro:

Have you ever wanted something really badly, but someone said “No”? Maybe you wanted an extra snack, more time to play, or a special toy? It can be hard to hear NO, but learning how to accept it calmly is an important skill!

As we read this story, think about:

How does the character react to hearing “No”?

What are some better ways to handle hearing “No”?

Model:

Imagine two students:
😡 One student hears “No” and starts yelling.
😊 Another student hears “No” and says, “Okay, maybe next time!”

Who do you think feels better at the end? Learning to accept “No” helps us make responsible choices!

Questions for Students:

1. How did the character in the book react to “No”?

2. What happens when we get upset after hearing “No”?

3. What are some better ways to handle disappointment?

Conclusion:

We don’t always get what we want, but we can choose how we react! The next time someone says “No,” take a deep breath and say, “Okay, maybe next time!”

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I Just Don't Like the Sound NO! by Julia Cook ~ Read Aloud

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Self-Management – Managing Frustration in a Positive Way

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Self-Management – Managing Frustration in a Positive Way

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Intro:

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt frustrated before! Maybe you were trying to build something, and it kept falling down? Or you wanted to do something, but it wasn’t working the way you wanted?

Frustration is a big feeling, but it’s okay! The important thing is to learn how to stay calm and keep trying.

As we watch this video, think about how the characters handle their frustration. Have you ever felt the same way? What do you do when you feel frustrated?

Model:

Imagine two students:
😠 One student gets frustrated, throws their pencil, and refuses to keep trying.
😊 Another student takes a deep breath, asks for help, and keeps going.

Who do you think finishes their work and feels proud in the end? When we manage our frustration, we feel better and learn more!

Let’s think about these questions together:

What happens in my body when I feel frustrated?

What can I do to calm down?

How does taking deep breaths or asking for help make a difference?

Questions for Students:

1. What made the character frustrated in the video?

2. What helped them calm down and try again?

3. What are some ways you can calm down when you feel frustrated?

4. Why is it important to not give up when things are hard?

Conclusion:

Frustration is normal, but we don’t have to let it control us! Next time you feel frustrated, remember to:
✅ Take a deep breath
✅ Ask for help
✅ Try again!

Let’s say together: “I can handle frustration and keep trying!”

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Self-Awareness – Understanding How Emotions Help Us

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Self-Awareness – Understanding How Emotions Help Us

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Intro:

Hi, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about something really important—our emotions! Have you ever felt really happy, super excited, or maybe a little sad or frustrated? Our feelings help us understand what’s happening inside us and how to react to things around us.

Think about your emotions like a weather report—sometimes it’s sunny and happy, sometimes it’s cloudy and grumpy, and other times it’s stormy and angry. But just like the weather, our feelings can change throughout the day!

As we read The Emotions Book, pay attention to how different feelings help the characters make choices. Can you think of a time your emotions helped you do something?

Model:

Imagine two students:
🌤 One student recognizes their feelings. When they feel sad, they talk to a friend. When they feel frustrated, they take deep breaths.
🌩 The other student doesn’t understand their feelings. When they feel upset, they yell or stomp their feet.

Who do you think feels better in the end? Understanding our emotions helps us make better choices!

Let’s think about these questions together:

How do my emotions affect my actions?

What helps me feel better when I’m sad or mad?

Can I change how I feel during the day?

Questions for Students:

1. What emotions did we see in the book?

2. How do you feel when you’re happy? What about when you’re frustrated?

3. What can we do when we feel big emotions like anger or sadness?

4. Why is it important to understand how we feel?

Conclusion:

Our emotions help us every day! They tell us when something makes us happy, nervous, excited, or upset. The more we understand our feelings, the better we can handle them.

This week, pay attention to your emotions. When you feel happy, think about why! If you feel upset, what helps you feel better?

Let’s all say together: “I can listen to my emotions and make good choices!”

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Social Awareness: The Wall in the Middle of the Book

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Social Awareness: The Wall in the Middle of the Book

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Note to teachers: Today's lesson contains a cute little story about the pitfalls that can accompany both exclusion and assumption. The best approach for this lesson is to play the video and see what meaning it has for your students. I hope you have a free flowing and organic conversation with your kiddos and I hope you all enjoy The Wall in the Middle of the Book!

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The Wall in the Middle of the Book | Read Aloud Kids Book | Vooks Narrated Storybooks

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Relationship Skills: Lacy Walker The Nonstop Talker

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Relationship Skills: Lacy Walker The Nonstop Talker

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Intro: So many of our relationship skills lesson focus on being mindful of what we say and how we interact with others. We want to speak to others with kindness and care and that's super important. But it's also important for us to listen to others. Being a good listener also shows kindness and care to the people we interact with. let's watch a read aloud where we'll meet a young chicken named Lacey Walker. Lacey likes to talk...a lot. But in this story Lacey learns a lesson on listening. Take a look and we'll come back to talk about your listening skills.

Model: Why is listening an important component of your relationship skills practice?

Questions for students:

Let's talk about Lacey Walker. What are some things that she missed out on while being a nonstop talker?

What did Lacey learn when she was forced to stop talking?

Let's talk about you. Is listening something that you do well? What makes you a good listener?

What is the most important thing that you've learned from listening?

Closing: Communication is a two way street. We need to have the ability to both share our thoughts and feelings, and listen to the thoughts and feelings of others. So listen up, and learn from the people that you spend time with:)

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Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker by Christianne Jones | A Story About The Importance Of Listening

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Responsible Decision Making: The Little Book of Patience

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Intro: When we practice responsible decision making we reflect on the choices that we make and how those choices impact our lives. One of the most common decisions that we make is the choice to be patient or impatient. Choosing to be impatient can often cause a lot of stress both for ourselves and for the people around us. On the flip side, choosing to be patient is often accompanied by feelings of calm and peace. Do you choose to be patient? How does making that choice impact your life. Let's answer those questions after we watch the read aloud of "The Little Book of Patience".

Model: Describe a time in your life when choosing patience was of great benefit.

Questions for students:

What does it feel like when you're being impatient?

Can you describe a time in your life when you felt impatient?

What does it feel like when you are patient?

Can you describe a time in your life when you practiced patience?

Why is it more responsible for you to choose patience over impatience?

Closing: Impatience doesn't feel great, and it's not all that helpful in almost any situation. When you choose patience you make a responsible decision that helps both yourselves and the people around you. So let's practice patience, today and every day:)

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The Little Book of Patience🪴Kids Picture Storytime Book BEST EDUCATIONAL READ ALOUD ​⁠

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Intro: Have you ever felt cranky? When we are cranky we feel ill-tempered, or irritable. I'm sure that we have all experienced crankiness from time to time. I want to take some time today to reflect on, and dicuss the things that make us feel cranky, and some things that might help us to escape those cranky moods. To get us ready for that discussion let's take a look at a read aloud of a book called "Cranky Right Now". As you watch, see if you can relate to some of the things that make the girl in the book feel cranky. We'll come back to talk about what makes you feel cranky and the things you do to help manage those feelings.

Model: What makes you feel cranky? What is your go-to method for managing your cranky moods?

Questions for students:

Did you relate of connect with the girl in the video? Her brother, her parents, her chores contributed to her cranky mood. Have you had similar experiences? If not, what makes you feel cranky?

Can you describe what you feel like when you're experiencing a cranky mood?

What do you do to manage cranky feelings? Do you take a deep breath, a walk, a nap?

Why is it important for us to manage cranky feelings in a healthy way?

Closing: Cranky moods are a part of life...but nobody likes to feel cranky so lets make sure that we have some tools that we can use to manage our crankiness...if we do that, we'll put ourselves in a position to better experiences, and happier days:)

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Cranky Right Now | Children's Book Read Aloud

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Intro: When we practice self-awareness we spend time getting to really know ourselves. We learn to know and understand our thoughts, our emotions, our hopes and our dreams. As we get to know ourselves, we also want to make sure to love who we are as people. We all have traits that are unique and should be celebrated...and we can be the leaders of that celebration:) Today we are all going to share three things that we like/love about ourselves. You can share that you like your hair, your smile, they way you treat other people...the possibilities are endless. Let's take some time to think about the things we like about ourselves, while we think, we'll watch a read aloud of a book called "I Like Myself"....We'll come back to share what you like about you:)

Model: Share three things that you like about your self.

Questions for students:

Let's go around the class so everyone can share: What are three things that you like about you:)

Closing: When we practice self-awareness we learn to know who we are, and love who we are. Love who you are, and make sure to show that love in how you talk to and treat yourself. Do this, and you'll have a strong self-awareness practice:)

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I Like Myself – 💖 Motivating read aloud for your unique one's self esteem!

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Note to teachers: In the past few months we've had multiple teachers reach out to ask if we can "re-run" some of the more memorable/impactful lessons from years past. So we've decided to do just that for this cycle - a "greatest hits" collection of lessons, some of which date all the way back to 2021. Enjoy!

Intro: Today we're going to talk about motivation. Do you know what motivation means? Motivation is defined as "the general desire or willingness of someone to do something." Have you ever been motivated? I bet you have. I'm sure you have a motivation to learn, a motivation to grow, a motivation to help the people around you. Where does your motivation come from? Maybe it comes from your heart and your mind. Maybe the people in your life help to motivate you. Maybe your motivation comes from a desire to achieve great things. Let's take some time today to talk about motivation. We'll get started by watching Elmo and Grover as they discuss motivation.

Model: As a teacher, what motivates you to perform at your best on a daily basis?

Questions for students:

Let's talk about Elmo and Grover. Grover was having a hard time learning to skate and he kind of wanted to give up. What did Elmo do to help motivate Grover to keep trying?

Have you ever wanted to quit something after having a hard time trying to learn how to do it? What motivated you to keep trying?

Let's talk about your work as a student? What motivates you to work hard every day at school?

Where does your motivation come from? Does it come from your head and your heart? Does it come from encouragement given to you by the people around you? A combination of both? Please explain your answer.

What are some ways in which you help motivate the people around you? What would you say to someone who wants to give up after struggling with a task?

Closing: Motivation and self-management go hand in hand. If you find yourself struggling with a task, don't give up. Look to your head, your heart, and to the people around you to find the motivation that helps you to keep moving forward.

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Sesame Street: Elmo Inspires Grover with ELMOtivation!

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Self-Awareness: Find Your Calm-A Mindful Approach to Relieve Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery

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Self-Awareness: Find Your Calm-A Mindful Approach to Relieve Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery

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Note to teachers: In the past few months we've had multiple teachers reach out to ask if we can "re-run" some of the more memorable/impactful lessons from years past. So we've decided to do just that for this cycle - a "greatest hits" collection of lessons, some of which date all the way back to 2021. Enjoy!

Intro: We have a bit of a combo lesson today that touches on aspects of both self-awareness and self-management. Do you ever feel anxious? When we are anxious we might experiences feelings of worry or unease. It's pretty normal to have anxious feelings from time to time. We might feel anxious before a performance at school, a visit to the doctors office, or maybe if we have to take a trip to the dentist. How do we recognize our anxious feelings? How do we find calm when we are feeling anxious? I want to talk about those things with you but first let's watch a read aloud. It's called "Find Your Calm". Take a look and we'll come back to learn about the things that you do to find your calm:)

Model: What makes you feel anxious? How do you find your calm when you experience anxious feelings?

Questions for students:

Let's reflect on the read aloud. The main character in the book had some experiences that made her feel anxious. Can you tell me what situations made her experience worry or unease?

What were some things that our main character did to find her calm?

What are some situations or experiences that cause you to feel anxiety?

How do you find your calm in those moments?

Closing: It's important that we recognize the physical sensations that accompany our anxious feelings. Maybe we feel our heart beating faster, a little sweat on our palms, or some butterflies in our stomach. When we feel these things we work to find our calm. Do that with deep breaths and seeking the people, the thoughts, and the things that make you feel safe.

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Note to teachers: In the past few months we've had multiple teachers reach out to ask if we can "re-run" some of the more memorable/impactful lessons from years past. So we've decided to do just that for this cycle - a "greatest hits" collection of lessons, some of which date all the way back to 2021. Enjoy!

Intro: Relationship skills describe attitudes, approaches, and actions that help us to develop and maintain healthy and rewarding connections with diverse individuals and groups.  Speaking of healthy and rewarding connections, let's take a minute to talk about friendships.  Friendships are a type of relationship that can bring much joy and happiness to our lives.  So what can we do to make sure that we have healthy and rewarding friendships in our lives?  Let's watch a video together where a group of kids try to determine the "Ingredients" necessary for a solid friendship.

Model: Share your "secret" ingredient for friendship soup.

Questions for students:

What ingredients are needed in your batch of friendship soup?

What ingredients can spoil a batch of friendship soup?

Do we only need to cook one batch of friendship soup or is it something that we need to tend to on a daily basis?

Closing: You know what's kind of funny?  All of the ingredients that you included in your batch of friendship soup are also called relationship skills.  So make sure that you use these ingredients in your relationships with your friends, your family members, your classmates, and your neighbors because we all deserve to be treated like a dear friend:)

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Video Lesson - Friendship Soup Recipe: A NED Short

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Responsible Decision Making: Zen Den - How To Make Good Choices

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Responsible Decision Making: Zen Den - How To Make Good Choices

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Note to teachers: In the past few months we've had multiple teachers reach out to ask if we can "re-run" some of the more memorable/impactful lessons from years past. So we've decided to do just that for this cycle - a "greatest hits" collection of lessons, some of which date all the way back to 2021. Enjoy!

Intro: Responsible decision making is all about making choices that promote positive behavior and healthy interactions while aligning with our personal values.  I bet you make a lot of choices throughout the course of your day.  You probably choose a favorite color to draw with, maybe you get to choose the kind of snack you like to eat, or maybe you even get to choose a game to play when you have some free time.  What about choices that are a little bit more difficult to make.  Maybe you get frustrated with someone and you really want to show that frustration by yelling or saying something mean.  How do you make the right choice in this scenario?  It's not super easy to do so let's watch a quick video that will help us make the right choice in these difficult settings.

Model: Share an example of a time in your life when you had to stop and take a few deep breaths to keep from making a wrong choice.

Questions for students:

When faced with a tough choice in a situation that might be making you angry, what is the key to choosing well?

How can thinking of a traffic light help us when we need to make a choice under difficult circumstances?

What does the red light tell us to do?

How about the yellow light?

And finally, the green light?

What are some situations that you might encounter throughout the course of your school day in which you could use this traffic light method?

Closing: Making responsible decisions isn't easy. With that said, we now have a tool that we can use to help us to make good choices. Stop, breathe, and make a choice that makes you, and those around you feel better. Sounds like a pretty good plan to me:)

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How to Make Good Choices: Mindfulness for Kids | Cosmic Kids (app preview)

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Social Awareness: Last Stop On Market Street

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Note to teachers: In the past few months we've had multiple teachers reach out to ask if we can "re-run" some of the more memorable/impactful lessons from years past. So we've decided to do just that for this cycle - a "greatest hits" collection of lessons, some of which date all the way back to 2021. Enjoy!

Intro: One of the best ways to practice social awareness is to connect with, and care about the people and places in our community. Let's watch a read aloud of a wonderful book that tells the story of a boy and his grandmother as they travel through their community on a Sunday afternoon.

Model: Share what makes your community special for you.

Questions for students:

CJ describes the sights and sounds he experiences as he and his grandmother step out of church. Describe the sights and sounds of your community when you step out from a day of school or a morning at church.

CJ's grandmother helps CJ appreciate the fun interactions he has with his community bus driver Mr. Dennis. Can you describe someone in your community that helps to brighten the day of the people around them?

CJ and his grandmother helped to make their community a better place by helping out at a soup kitchen.  What do you do to help make your community a better place?

Closing: Our community is a special place. Be it at school, church, on a bus, or taking a stroll, we are surrounded by beautiful sights, and wonderful people. Make sure you take the time to connect with, and care about the people in your community as you make your way through each day:)

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🚌    Last Stop On Market Street - Read Aloud

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Social Awareness (PreK-2) - Too Much Screen Time

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Social Awareness (PreK-2) - Too Much Screen Time

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about how screens can be fun, but too much screen time can make us feel grumpy and tired.

Have you ever watched TV for a long time and then felt sleepy or cranky? Or have you ever played on a tablet and then didn’t feel like going outside? That’s because too much screen time isn’t good for our brains and bodies.

As we listen to today’s story, pay attention to how Cami and Wyatt learn to take screen time breaks and why it’s important!

Model:

Let’s pretend we have two little bears:

Healthy Bear – Plays outside, reads books, and talks with family. They feel happy and strong!
Screen-Time Bear – Watches TV all day, doesn’t play outside, and forgets to move. They feel tired and grumpy.

Which bear do you want to be? Healthy Bear! Because when we take breaks from screens, we feel better and have more fun!

Let’s ask ourselves:

“How much time do I spend on screens?”

“What do I do instead of watching TV?”

“How can I take breaks from screens?”

Questions for Students:

1. What happened in the story when Cami and Wyatt used too much screen time?

2. How did they feel when they took a break and played?

3. What are some fun things we can do instead of using screens?

4. Why do our brains and bodies need a break from screens?

5. What’s one way we can take screen time breaks every day?

Conclusion:

Screens are fun, but too much screen time can make us feel tired, cranky, and less active.

This week, let’s pay attention to how we feel when we use screens and try to take more breaks. Maybe we can read a book, play outside, or help a family member instead!

What’s one fun thing you will do today without a screen?

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Cami And Wyatt Has Too Much Screen Time by Stacy C. Bauer - Videobook For Kids

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Relationship Skills (PreK-2) - Healthy Friendship

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Relationship Skills (PreK-2) - Healthy Friendship

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to talk about friendship and how to set boundaries so we can have healthy relationships.

Have you ever had a friend who did something you didn’t like, but you weren’t sure how to tell them? Or maybe a friend wanted to play, but you needed some space?

Sometimes, we need to set boundaries—which means telling others what makes us feel safe and happy in a friendship.

As we read today’s story, listen for how the main character sets boundaries to make sure she has kind and respectful friendships.

Model:

Let’s pretend we have two friends:

Friend A – Shares toys, listens to feelings, and respects when someone needs space.
Friend B – Takes things without asking, ignores feelings, and won’t let their friend say "no."

Which friend is showing respectful friendship? Friend A! Because good friends listen and respect each other’s feelings.

Let’s think about how we can set boundaries:

“What can I say if a friend is being too rough?”

“How can I tell a friend I need space?”

“What should I do if a friend isn’t listening to me?”

Questions for Students:

1. What did the book teach us about setting boundaries?

2. Why is it okay to say “no” when something makes us uncomfortable?

3. How can we tell a friend we need space without hurting their feelings?

4. What should we do if someone doesn’t respect our boundaries?

5. How can we be better friends by respecting each other’s feelings?

Conclusion:

Setting boundaries is an important part of friendship. A good friend listens, respects your feelings, and gives you space when you need it.

This week, let’s practice using our words to set kind and clear boundaries in our friendships.

What’s one thing you can say if a friend is doing something you don’t like?

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The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships by Christina Furnival

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Responsible Decision Making - Food Groups

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Responsible Decision Making - Food Groups

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about food! Did you know that what we eat helps our bodies grow strong and gives us energy?

There are different kinds of foods that help our bodies in different ways. Some foods help us grow (like milk and cheese), some give us energy (like rice and pasta), and some keep us healthy (like fruits and veggies!).

As we watch this video, listen carefully to learn about the different kinds of foods and why they are good for us!

Model:

Let’s pretend we have two little monkeys: Smart Monkey – Eats fruits, veggies, and drinks water. They feel happy, strong, and ready to play!
Sleepy Monkey – Eats too much candy and drinks soda. They feel tired, slow, and grumpy.

Which monkey do you want to be? Smart Monkey! Because when we eat the right foods, we feel strong and happy!

Let’s think about what we eat and ask ourselves:

“Did I eat something healthy today?”

“What food helps me feel strong and happy?”

“How can I make a healthy choice at lunch or snack time?”

Questions for Students:

1. What are the different food groups we learned about in the video?

2. Why do we need to eat different kinds of foods?

3. What’s your favorite healthy food?

4. What happens if we eat too much junk food? How does it make us feel?

5. What’s one healthy food choice you can make today?

Conclusion:

Food helps us grow, learn, and play! Making healthy choices helps us feel strong and happy.

This week, let’s pay attention to what we eat. Try choosing one healthy food each day—maybe an apple, carrots, or yogurt!

Let’s all be Smart Monkeys and make healthy choices! What’s one healthy food you will eat today?

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Super Fab Lab! Food Groups - Sid The Science Kid - The Jim Henson Company

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Self-Management (PreK-2) - Healthy Habits

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about something very important—healthy habits!

Healthy habits are the things we do every day to keep our bodies strong and our minds happy. Have you ever brushed your teeth in the morning? Or washed your hands before eating? Those are healthy habits!

As we watch this video, listen carefully for all the different ways we can take care of ourselves. After the video, we’ll talk about some of the healthy habits we already do and some new ones we can try!

Model:

Let’s pretend we have two little bunnies:

Healthy Bunny – Brushes their teeth, eats fruits and veggies, drinks water, and gets lots of sleep. They feel happy, strong, and full of energy!
Forgetful Bunny – Forgets to brush their teeth, eats too much candy, doesn’t drink water, and stays up too late. They feel tired, cranky, and slow.

Which bunny do you want to be? The Healthy Bunny! Because when we take care of our bodies, we feel happy and ready for the day.

Let’s think about our own habits and ask ourselves:

“Did I brush my teeth today?”

“Did I eat something healthy today?”

“Did I move my body today?”

Questions for Students:

1. What are some of the healthy habits we saw in the video?

2. Why is it important to brush our teeth, eat healthy food, and drink water?

3. What happens if we don’t take care of our bodies?

4. What’s one healthy habit we can practice every day?

5. How does taking care of ourselves make us feel?

Conclusion:

Taking care of our bodies helps us grow strong, stay happy, and feel great!

This week, let’s be like the Healthy Bunny and choose one healthy habit to work on—maybe it’s brushing our teeth every morning, eating more fruits and veggies, or getting lots of sleep!

Let’s be our best selves by making healthy choices every day! What’s one healthy habit you will practice today?

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Self-Awareness (PreK-2) - Why Do We Need Exercise?

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Self-Awareness (PreK-2) - Why Do We Need Exercise?

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to talk about why moving our bodies is so important.

Have you ever run around at recess and felt your heart beating fast? Or jumped up and down and felt full of energy? Exercise helps us stay strong, think better, and feel happy!

As we watch this video, pay attention to how exercise helps our body and brain feel their best!

Model:

Let’s pretend we are two different kinds of robots:
🤖 The "Sitting Still Robot" – This robot never moves. It gets slower and slower until it can’t do anything!
🤖 The "Moving Robot" – This robot jumps, stretches, and plays. It stays charged up and ready to go!

Which robot do you want to be? The moving robot! Because when we move, we stay happy, healthy, and full of energy.

Let’s ask ourselves:

“How does my body feel when I move and play?”

“What is my favorite way to be active?”

“How can I add more movement to my day?”

Questions for Students:

1. What did the video teach us about why we need to exercise?

2. How do you feel after you run, jump, or play?

3. What are some fun ways we can move our bodies every day?

4. Why is it important to move, even when we don’t feel like it?

5. How does moving make our brains stronger?

Conclusion:

Moving our bodies helps us grow strong, think clearly, and feel happy!

Today, let’s pay attention to how movement makes us feel. What’s one fun way you can exercise today? Maybe it’s dancing, jumping, or stretching!

Let’s be like the Moving Robot and keep our brains and bodies strong every day! 🚀

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Why Do We Need To Exercise? | Sid The Science Kid | The Jim Henson Company

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Note to teachers: Questions for students are built into the book "You, Me, and Empathy". You'll notice segments in the story that include questions. After the narrator reads those questions, pause the video, and engage in a conversation where your students answer the questions shared in the video.

Intro: Today's social awareness lesson will focus on something that we call empathy. What does empathy mean? Empathy is when you understand how someone else feels, even if you're not feeling the same way. It’s like when you see a friend is sad and you feel bad for them, or when you notice someone is happy and you feel happy too. Empathy helps you be kind and caring toward others because you can imagine what they might be going through. It’s like putting yourself in their shoes! So let's dive into the read aloud "You, Me, and Empathy". One quick note, our questions for you are built into the read aloud. So make sure that your watching and listening closely:)

Closing: Be empathetic:) Understand what the people around you are going through. If it's something difficult, offer support. If it's something good, offer congrats:)

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Kids Book Read Aloud:You Me And Empathy  by Jayneen Sanders ll bedtime stories 📚

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Intro: Kindness can come in many different forms...a wave, a smile, some words of encouragement, the list can go on and on. One thing is for sure though, kindness is contagious:) When we share kindness, it can multiply. Let's take a look at a read aloud that tells a story about kindness spreading throughout a classroom community. Take a look and we'll come back to talk about spreading kindness here in our classroom.

Model: Share an example of a time in which you observed kindness spreading throughout your classroom.

Questions for students:

What did you think of the read aloud? How did small kindness positively impact every person in the school community?

What are some ways in which we can share small kindness across our classroom and school community?

Closing: When we share kindness with the people in our lives, we all win:)

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A Small Kindness: Kids books read aloud by Books with Blue

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Self-Awareness: This Makes Me Happy Read Aloud

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Self-Awareness: This Makes Me Happy Read Aloud

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Intro: When we practice self-awareness we we work on developing our ability to recognize and name the emotions that we experience. The emotion that we are going to focus on today is happiness. I know that this emotion is probably easy for you to recognize, but it never hurts to take some time to reflect on the things that make you happy:) Take a look at today's read aloud and we will come back to talk about what makes you happy!

Model: What makes you happy (even on a cold January day)?

Questions for students:

In today's read aloud we met a young girl who found happiness on a class field trip. What were some of the activities that made her feel happy? Do any of those same activities make you feel happy too? Can you share your story?

Besides class field trips, what are some other things that make you feel happy?

We know that it is a cold, January day. What are some things that can make you feel happy even though it is s bit cold and dreary outside?

Closing: Identify and celebrate the things that make you feel happy! Do so and you'll be practicing self-awareness:)

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😊 This Makes Me Happy Read Aloud - Children's Book

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Responsible Decision Making: The Power Of Yet

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Responsible Decision Making: The Power Of Yet

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Intro: If you're trying something new do you think it's a responsible decision to quit if you don't find success right away? More often than not, the answer to that question is no. How many fun activities would we have missed out on if we quit the first time things went wrong? The answer to that question is probably a lot:) Today we're going to talk about something that we call "The Power of Yet". I think it's a super power, and I hope you do too. Let's take a few minutes to watch a video that talks about this concept.

Model: Have you ever used the power of yet? If so, what kind of impact has it had on you?

Questions for students:

After watching the video can you explain to mean what the power of yet is?

How can the power of yet be beneficial to the people that use it?

How can you use the power of yet as a student?

Closing: I'm not that good at reading....YET!! I haven't made a three point basket...YET!! I've never gotten straight A's...YET!! The power of yet is strong. Know that when you work hard, and keep trying, good things happen. Make sure that you tap into your Power of Yet when faced with a challenge!

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The power of 'yet' with Zoe and Elmo from Sesame Street

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Intro: Do you practice gratitude? I hope you do because practicing gratitude can be a wonderful self-management tool. When we practice gratitude we fill our hearts and minds with positive emotions. When we share gratitude we can help others feel those same positive emotions. Let's watch a read aloud that's all about showing gratitude in a lot of different areas.

Model: Share something that you are grateful for in this moment.

Questions for students:

Let's take some time to practice gratitude. Let's think about our classroom. Is there something, or someone in this classroom that you are grateful for?

Let's move outside of our classroom. Is there something or someone in this school that you are grateful for?

Now let's think about our community as a whole. Is there something or someone in our community that you are grateful for?

Now let's think about yourself. What personal trait are you grateful for? Maybe it's your abilities as a student, a physical attribute, or the way you treat people.

Closing: A quick and easy way to help manage your emotions is to take the time to practice gratitude each and every day.

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Social Awareness PreK-2nd Respecting Others

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Social Awareness PreK-2nd Respecting Others

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about respecting others. Respect means treating people the way we want to be treated—by being kind, listening to them, and showing we care about their feelings.

We’re going to watch a video that shows what respect looks like and why it’s important. As you watch, think about how the kids in the video show respect to each other. Afterward, we’ll talk about how we can show respect in our own lives.

Model:
Imagine a friend is sharing something important with you, like their favorite story or how they feel about something. How do you show them respect?

1. Listen: Pay attention to what they’re saying without interrupting.

2. Be kind: Use kind words, even if you don’t agree.

3. Include others: Make sure everyone feels welcome and valued.

Respect is like giving someone a big gift—it shows them they’re important and that you care.

Questions for Students:

1. What did you notice about how the kids in the video showed respect?

2. Why is it important to listen when someone is talking?

3. How do kind words and actions make others feel?

4. Can you think of a time when someone showed you respect? How did it make you feel?

5. What is one way you can show respect to someone today?

Conclusion:
Respect is about treating others with kindness, listening to them, and making sure everyone feels valued. When we respect others, we help create a happier and kinder world.

Let’s all think of one way we can show respect today—whether it’s by listening, sharing, or being kind. Remember, respect is something we can give to everyone, every day!

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The Calamead Dragon - A children's story about respect

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Relationship Skills PreK-2nd Collaboration 

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about something very special called collaboration. Collaboration means working together as a team to get something done. Just like how ants work together to build their homes, we can accomplish great things when we help each other and share ideas!

We’re going to watch a video that shows us how kids can work together to solve problems and have fun. As we watch, think about how teamwork helps everyone succeed.

Model:
Imagine you’re building a big tower with blocks, and your friend wants to help. Instead of building by yourself, you can:

1. Talk about a plan: Decide how to work together.

2. Share the work: Take turns placing blocks.

3. Encourage each other: Say, “Great job!” or “We can do it!”

When we collaborate, everyone feels included, and the job gets done faster and better!

Questions for Students:

1. What does it mean to collaborate?

2. How did the kids in the video work together?

3. Can you think of a time when you worked as a team? What did you do?

4. Why is it important to share ideas and listen to others when collaborating?

5. How can we encourage our friends while working together?

Conclusion:
Collaboration is all about teamwork, sharing ideas, and helping each other. When we work together, we can do amazing things!

Let’s practice collaboration today by teaming up with a friend for an activity. Remember, when we collaborate, we’re stronger together!

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Collaboration Station | Teamwork for kids | collaboration book read aloud

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Responsible Decision Making PreK-2nd Problem Solving

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Responsible Decision Making PreK-2nd Problem Solving

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about solving problems. Sometimes, we all face problems, like when we can’t figure out how to share a toy or don’t know how to finish a puzzle. But don’t worry! Solving problems can be fun when we use simple steps to think through what to do.

We’re going to watch a fun video where Hailee Steinfeld sings about solving problems with our friends on Sesame Street. Let’s listen carefully to the steps they use to solve problems and sing along if you can!

Model:
Let’s imagine a problem: Your friend wants to play a different game than you do at recess. What should you do? Instead of feeling upset, you can follow these problem-solving steps:

1. Stop and think: Take a deep breath and stay calm.

2. Talk about it: Tell your friend how you feel and listen to them too.

3. Work together: Find a solution, like taking turns or choosing a game you both enjoy.

Problem-solving is like being a detective—listening, thinking, and working together to find the best solution!

Questions for Students:

1. What kinds of problems did you see in the video?

2. What steps did the Sesame Street characters use to solve their problems?

3. Can you think of a time when you had a problem? How did you solve it?

4. Why is it important to stay calm and listen when solving a problem?

5. What is one thing you learned today that will help you solve problems?

Conclusion:
Solving problems is all about staying calm, talking, and working together to find the best solution. Just like Hailee and the Sesame Street characters, you can solve problems by using simple steps and being kind to others.

Let’s all think of one problem we might face today and practice solving it using these steps. Remember, you’re great at solving problems when you stop, think, and work together!

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Hailee Steinfeld Teaches How To Solve Problems (Sing Along) | Sesame Street | Max Family

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about something exciting called goal setting. A goal is something you want to do or achieve, like learning to tie your shoes, reading a new book, or even making a new friend. Setting goals helps us stay focused and work hard to get better at something!

As we watch this video, let’s listen carefully to how the kids set goals and work toward them. Afterward, we’ll talk about how we can set our own goals!

Model:
Have you ever tried something new, like riding a bike or drawing a picture? You might have thought, “I want to get better at this.” That’s a goal! When we set goals, we think about what we want to do and plan how to make it happen.

For example, if I want to read a whole book, my plan could be:

1. Pick a book I like.

2. Read one page every day.

3. Finish the book by the end of the week.

Goals help us focus and feel proud when we achieve them!

Questions for Students:

1. What goals did you hear about in the video?

2. How did the kids in the video work toward their goals?

3. Can you think of a goal you want to set for yourself?

4. Why is it important to have a plan when working on a goal?

5. How will you feel when you achieve your goal?

Conclusion:
Setting goals is a great way to grow and try new things. When we set a goal and make a plan, we can achieve amazing things—just like the kids in the video!

Today, let’s each think of one goal we want to work on. Remember, you can achieve your goals by taking small steps every day. Let’s say it together: “I can set a goal, and I can achieve it!”

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Self-Awareness PreK-2nd Self Reflection

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Self-Awareness PreK-2nd Self Reflection

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to watch a video that teaches us something really special called self-reflection. Self-reflection means taking time to think about how we feel, what we do, and how we can grow. It’s like holding up a mirror to see how amazing we are inside! As we watch the video, let’s listen carefully to the different ways the kids think about themselves and their actions. Afterward, we’ll talk about how reflecting on our feelings can help us learn and grow.

Model:
Have you ever felt really happy after you did something kind, like sharing your toys or helping a friend? Or maybe you’ve felt upset when something didn’t go as planned? Self-reflection is like pausing for a moment to think about those feelings and what you’ve done. For example, if you felt proud after helping someone, you might think, “I like how I made someone smile today.” Self-reflection helps us notice our feelings and actions so we can make good choices and keep growing.

Questions for Students:

1. What did the kids in the video do when they thought about their feelings?

2. How did reflecting on their actions help them feel better or learn something new?

3. Can you think of a time when you felt proud of something you did?

4. How can thinking about our feelings and actions help us grow?

5. What’s one thing you’re proud of today, and how does that make you feel?

Conclusion:
Just like the kids in the video, we can all take time to reflect on our feelings and actions. Self-reflection is like giving our hearts and minds a moment to think, “What makes me proud? How can I grow?” It helps us understand ourselves better and make good choices. Today, let’s all think of one thing we’re proud of and one way we can keep growing. Remember, every time you pause to reflect, you’re becoming the best version of yourself!

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Kids Book Read Aloud | Embracing Being Unique!

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Christmas Week - The Night Before Christmas

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Christmas Week - The Night Before Christmas

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Note to teachers: This week we have three read alouds of classic Christmas stories for you to share with your students. You can use these read alouds as a route to spark connecting classroom conversations (i.e. sharing of favorite Christmas memories, the best gift you've ever given, plans for break) or as an opportunity for you and your students to find some peace and calm in what can be a busy and chaotic week.

We will return with a release of a full cycle of mini-lessons on Sunday, January 5th.

Have an amazing holiday season and enjoy some much needed time off!

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The Night Before Christmas – 🎄 Read aloud of the classic Christmas story

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Note to teachers: This week we have three read alouds of classic Christmas stories for you to share with your students. You can use these read alouds as a route to spark connecting classroom conversations (i.e. sharing of favorite Christmas memories, the best gift you've ever given, plans for break) or as an opportunity for you and your students to find some peace and calm in what can be a busy and chaotic week.

We will return with a release of a full cycle of mini-lessons on Sunday, January 5th.

Have an amazing holiday season and enjoy some much needed time off!

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Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg & read by Liam Neeson

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Christmas Week - A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Christmas Week - A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Note to teachers: This week we have three read alouds of classic Christmas stories for you to share with your students. You can use these read alouds as a route to spark connecting classroom conversations (i.e. sharing of favorite Christmas memories, the best gift you've ever given, plans for break) or as an opportunity for you and your students to find some peace and calm in what can be a busy and chaotic week.

We will return with a release of a full cycle of mini-lessons on Sunday, January 5th.

Have an amazing holiday season and enjoy some much needed time off!

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Book Read Aloud | Christmas Books for Kids | Children's Books

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Intro: We have a great read aloud for you today that is titled "Speak Up!" Let's take a look at the read aloud and then we'll talk about ways in which you can speak up to support the people in your community.

Model: How to you speak up to support the people in your life?

Questions for students:

Before we talk about speaking up let's take a moment to reflect on the times when we should be quiet. Where are some places and what are some times where we should try to be as quiet as possible?

Now let's talk about speaking up:) What are some ways in which you can speak up to promote honesty in our classroom?

How can we speak up to support the safety of ourselves and our classmates?

How can we speak up to help our classmates who might be lonely or having a bad day?

Why is it a good idea to speak up in the form of an apology when we make a mistake?

Why is it a good idea to speak up in the form of a thank you when we are grateful for something?

If you're feeling down or sad it's ok to speak up to ask for help. Who are some people that you can ask for help when you need it?

Closing: Speak up! Cheer for honesty and truth. Support the safety and well-being of yourself and your classmates. Help others who are lonely or struggling. Say you're sorry when wrong, say thank you when grateful. If you need help seek it. Speak up!

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Speak UP! By Miranda Paul, Read by Danyelle Wright

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Intro: We're going to watch a read aloud of a book called "The Invisible Boy". Why is this boy invisible? Well it's not because of magic, or a secret superpower. The boy in the book is "invisible" because his classmates don't do a very good job of including him in their daily activities. Let's take a look at the read aloud and then we'll come back and talk about what we can do to make sure that no one in our class feels invisible.

Model: What does it feel like to be "invisible" to the people in your life? Why is it important for us to make sure that everyone feels included?

Questions for students:

How do you think Brian felt about not being included by his classmates?

Justin was the new kid in school but he went out of his way to make sure that Brian felt included. How do you think Justin made Brian feel?

Let's talk about us. What can we do to make everyone in our class feel included here in the classroom, at lunch, and on the playground?

Closing: When we include others we're practicing good relationship skills. Let's make sure that no one in our class feels invisible.

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Responsible Decision Making: What Do You Do With a Problem?

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Responsible Decision Making: What Do You Do With a Problem?

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Intro: What do you do with a problem? Problem solving is a key component of our responsible decision making practice. We are going to watch a read aloud that tells the story of a young man who's working through a problem. After we get done we'll take a moment to talk about how we solve the problems that occasionally pop up in our lives. Let's take a look at the read aloud.

Model: What do you do with a problem? Share some of your personal problem solving strategies with students.

Questions for students:

The little boy in the video had a problem that was bothering him. What were some things that he did to rid himself of the problem that didn't work? (answer: he tried to shoo it away, he scowled at it, he tried ignoring it)

After the little boy tried to shoo, scowl at, and ignore his problem he then turned to worrying about his problem. Is worrying a successful problem solving strategy? Why or why not?

What did the little boy finally do to solve his problem? How did this prove to be a good approach to dealing with his problem?

Have you ever had a problem that you've faced and then solved? Can you share your story?

Closing: We are going to experience problems from time to time. Even though we might want to ignore our problems and shoo them away, doing that is not a very responsible decision. When we have a problem let's face it and view it as an opportunity to learn and grow. If we do that we'll have a good chance at solving our problem and we'll be making a responsible decision:)

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Self Management: Big Bird's Comfy, Cozy Nest

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Self Management: Big Bird's Comfy, Cozy Nest

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Intro: Sometimes we can feel some big emotions that might be a little bit difficult to manage. What do we do when we feel these big emotions? Today's video might help us answer that question. Let's take a look at a Sesame Street video where Big Bird will get some help in managing his emotions from his friend Alan. Take a look.

Model: What is your "safe place"? What make this place special to you? How do you use this place to help you manage emotions?

Questions for students:

What emotions was Big Bird feeling at the start of the video?

Big Bird was feeling sad, angry, confused and anxious. Have you ever felt any of these emotions? What was it like to feel that way?

Big Bird has a good friend in the video. His name is Alan. Did Alan help Big Bird with his troubles? How so?

Do you have a friend, a teacher, or a loved one who helps you out when you’re feeling down? Who is this person? How do they help?

Alan helped Big Bird go to his “safe place”. What was Big Bird’s “safe place”? What did Big Bird have with him in his “safe place”? What did he see in his “safe place”? What did he hear in his “safe place”? What did he smell in his “safe place”?

How about you? What is your “safe place”? What do you have with you in your “safe place”? What do you see in your “safe place”? What do you hear in your “safe place”? What do you smell in your “safe place”?

Closing: We can have our very own safe place just like Big Bird:) We can use that safe place to find peace, quiet, and calm, whenever we’re feeling those big emotions that may be a bit difficult to manage.

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Intro: Today we are talking about self-awareness.  Self-awareness is super important because it helps us to know who we are.  We want to know all about our thoughts, our emotions, our values, our strengths, and even our weaknesses.  Let's watch a video that dives into that relationship with ourselves called "I am Human."

Model: After viewing the video share what makes you human with your students (you can use the questions for students below or freestyle)

Questions for students:

What makes you human?

What relationships give you joy?

Do you get nervous when trying something new?  How do you handle those nerves?

Has kindness ever turned a bad day into a great day for you? Can you share your story?

Closing: Thank students for sharing and encourage them to focus on developing self-awareness through reflection on thoughts, emotions, & values.  The relationship you have with yourself is incredibly important so take the time each day to get to know...you:)

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Social Awareness: Kindness Starts with You

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Social Awareness: Kindness Starts with You

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Note: Please feel free to utilize the kindess pledge as an extension to today's lesson.

Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to read a story called Kindness Starts With You. This story shows us how being kind to others makes our school a happier place. Sometimes, kindness is as simple as saying “thank you” or helping someone who feels sad. As we listen to the story, think about ways you can show kindness at school, with your friends, and with your teachers.

Model:
Have you ever felt happy when someone was kind to you? Maybe a friend shared their toys or someone helped you when you were sad. Kindness is like a little gift we can give to others. For example, if I see someone sitting alone, I might invite them to play with me. Showing kindness helps everyone feel welcome and included. Think of a time when you were kind to someone or when someone was kind to you. How did it make you feel?

Questions for Students:

1. What are some examples of kindness that we saw in the story?

2. How do you think the characters felt when someone was kind to them?

3. Can you think of a time when you did something kind for someone else? What happened?

4. Why is it important to show kindness to others?

5. What is one kind thing you can do today for someone in our class?

Practice Activity:
Kindness Pledge

Have students take a “Kindness Pledge” where they commit to doing one kind thing each day for someone at school.

Each student can write or draw one kind action they want to do, such as helping a friend, saying kind words, or sharing.

Display their pledges on a “Kindness Wall” in the classroom as a reminder to practice kindness every day.

Conclusion:
Kindness makes everyone feel happier and more welcome. Just like we learned in the story, kindness starts with each of us, and it only takes a small action to make someone’s day better. Remember, we all have the power to show kindness. Let’s practice being kind every day, and watch how it helps our class feel like one big, happy family!

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Kindness Starts With You - At School by Jacquelyn Stagg | Teaching Children About Kindness

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Note: Please feel free to utilize the challenge activity as an extension to today's lesson.

Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to read a book called Share and Take Turns, which shows us ways to get along with others. Sometimes, when we’re playing with toys or doing activities, it can be hard to share or wait for our turn. This story will help us learn why sharing and taking turns is important for making friends and having fun together. While we listen, think about a time you shared with someone and how it made you feel.

Model:
Have you ever had a toy or activity that you really loved and didn’t want to share? That’s okay—it’s normal to feel that way sometimes! But when we share or take turns, we make others feel happy and show them we care. For example, if I’m playing with a toy and I notice my friend would like a turn, I can take a deep breath, remember to share, and give them a turn. It might feel hard at first, but sharing helps everyone have fun and feel included.

Questions for Students:

1. What did the characters in the book do when they wanted to play with the same toy?

2. How did sharing or taking turns help them get along better?

3. Can you think of a time when someone shared with you? How did it make you feel?

4. Why is sharing and taking turns important when we’re with friends?

5. What can you do if you find it hard to share or wait for your turn?

Practice Activity:
Team Challenge Activity

Divide students into small groups and give them a challenge, such as building a tower with blocks, solving a puzzle, or creating a poster together.

Encourage them to practice teamwork by listening to each other’s ideas, taking turns, and helping each other complete the task.

After the activity, ask each group to share how teamwork helped them succeed and what strategies worked well for them.

Conclusion:

Just like we saw in the book, sharing and taking turns helps everyone have fun and feel happy. When we share, we show others that we care about them and want to play together. Remember, sharing and waiting patiently for our turn helps us build friendships and have fun with others. Next time you’re playing with friends, practice sharing and taking turns to make sure everyone enjoys the game!

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Share and Take Turns (Learning to Get Along) By Cheri J. Meiners | Kids Book Read Aloud

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Responsible Decision Making: Stop and Think

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Responsible Decision Making: Stop and Think

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Note: Please feel free to utilize the reflection chart activity as an extension to today's lesson.

Intro:
Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about making good choices, which is an important part of responsible decision-making. Every day, we make choices—some are easy, and others take a little more thought. We’re going to watch a video that shows us how to make good choices, even when it’s difficult. As you watch, think about a choice you made recently and whether it was easy or challenging. Afterward, we’ll talk about what helps us make decisions we feel good about.

Model:
Think about a time when you had to make a tough choice, like deciding to do your homework before playing a game or choosing how to react if someone upset you. Making good choices means thinking about what will help you and others feel good in the long run, not just in the moment. For example, if I’m tempted to skip a task, I might remind myself that finishing it will make me feel accomplished. Good decision-making often means thinking ahead about the impact of our actions. Think of a time when making a good choice helped you feel proud or accomplished.

Questions for Students:

1. What are some examples of good choices that we learned about in the video?

2. Why is it helpful to think ahead about the effects of our choices?

3. Can you think of a time when you made a choice that helped you or others?

4. What makes it challenging to make good choices sometimes?

5. How can we remind ourselves to make choices we feel good about, even if they’re tough?

Practice Activity:
Decision-Making Reflection Chart

Have students create a simple “Decision-Making Reflection Chart.” They can write down:

A choice they made recently.

What they thought about before making the choice.

How the choice made them feel afterward.

What they would do differently next time (if anything).

Encourage students to use the chart throughout the week to reflect on their choices and practice thinking ahead.

Conclusion:
Good decision-making means thinking about what’s best for us and others, even when it’s difficult. Like the video taught us, each choice has an impact, and when we make good choices, we can feel proud and confident. Remember, taking a moment to think about the effect of your actions helps you make responsible choices every day. Keep using your Decision-Making Reflection Chart to practice and improve this skill!

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"STOP and THINK" song | Making Good Choices / Self Control song for Preschool & Kindergarten

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Note: Please feel free to utilize the calm down activity as an extension to today's lesson.

Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about how to stay calm when we feel angry. Anger is a normal feeling, but when we’re angry, we can sometimes make choices we don’t mean to. We’re going to watch a video that teaches us ways to calm down when we feel that strong feeling of anger. As you watch, think about a time when you felt angry and try to remember one of the calming strategies from the video that you can try next time.

Model:
Have you ever felt so angry that you wanted to yell or stomp your feet? When we feel that way, it helps to know ways to calm ourselves down. For example, I might take a deep breath, count to ten, or even go to a quiet space. These are called calming strategies, and they help us feel better and make good choices. Think of a time you tried a calming strategy—how did it help you feel?

Questions for Students:

1. What are some of the ways to calm down that we learned in the video?

2. Why do you think it’s helpful to use a calming strategy when we feel angry?

3. Can you think of a time when you used one of these strategies to help yourself calm down?

4. What would you do next time you feel angry to help yourself stay calm?

5. Who can you go to if you need help calming down?

Practice Activity:
Creating a “Calm Down Kit”

Have students create a “Calm Down Kit” with tools they can use when they feel angry. These could be:

Drawing or coloring to relax.

A picture of a quiet space.

A list of counting or breathing exercises.

Let students decorate their kit (a folder or bag) and practice using it with pretend “angry moments.”

Conclusion:
When we feel angry, using a calming strategy can help us feel better and make good choices. Just like we saw in the video, it’s okay to feel angry, but we want to learn how to stay calm. Remember, you can use your Calm Down Kit anytime you need it. Staying calm helps us make choices we’re proud of and keeps us happy and safe.

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to watch a video that teaches us something called positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are special phrases we can say to ourselves to remind us how amazing we are! These affirmations help us feel strong, confident, and ready to take on challenges. As we watch, let’s listen carefully to the different affirmations in the video. Afterward, we’ll talk about how saying these kinds of words can help us feel good about ourselves.

Model:
Have you ever felt nervous or worried, like when you’re trying something new? Maybe you felt unsure about yourself. Positive affirmations are like little cheerleading phrases we can say to feel strong and happy. For example, saying, "I am kind," or "I can do hard things" reminds us of what we’re capable of. Think of a time when you did something that made you feel proud. Saying affirmations can help us feel proud and ready to try our best, even if it’s something hard.

Questions for Students:

1. What affirmations did you hear in the video?

2. How did saying these affirmations make the kids feel in the video?

3. Can you think of an affirmation you might say to yourself when you’re feeling nervous or need a little encouragement?

4. Why do you think saying positive words to ourselves is helpful?

5. What is one affirmation you could say today to remind yourself of how special you are?

Conclusion:
Just like the kids in the video, we all have special qualities, and positive affirmations can remind us of how amazing we are. When we say kind and encouraging words to ourselves, it’s like giving ourselves a big hug or high-five! Remember, you can say things like, “I am brave,” or “I am a good friend” whenever you need a little extra confidence. Let’s all think of one affirmation we can say to ourselves today and keep it in our minds as we go through our day. Positive affirmations help us feel happy and strong, ready for anything!

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Intro: The foundation of a healthy relationship skills practice is kindness. Kindness is defined as "the act of being friendly, generous, and considerate." When we share kindness, we make people feel happy...and a really cool thing about sharing kindness, it makes you feel happy too. Let's watch a quick video about sharing kindness. As you watch, look out for the differences in the characters level of happiness when kindness is not being shared vs when it is being shared. We'll come back to talk about what you saw.

Model: Share your thoughts on the video. How does giving kindness to others impact you?

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the first half of this video. Was the main character sharing kindness? Why do you think he refused to help out or show kindness to the people in his neighborhood?

What changed in our main character in the second half of the video? Why did this change happen? Did this change have a positive impact on his life?

Let's talk about you. How is your mood impacted when you give kindness to the people in your life?

In your opinion, why is kindness one of the most important relationship skills?

Closing: There is an old saying about kindness that goes as follows: "Kindness is the only thing that doubles when you share it." Think about what that means...and, think about leading with kindness in your relationship skills practice:)

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Social Awareness: Read Aloud - "If I built a School"

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Social Awareness: Read Aloud - "If I built a School"

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Note to teachers: Today's read aloud shares a story of a young boy who builds the school of his dreams. The read aloud focuses on the spaces and amenities of this "dream school" and in and of itself, has very little to do with social awareness. Here's where you come in:) Your job in this lesson is to sell students on the fact that even though they can't build a school structure of their dreams, they can build a school environment of their dreams...What does that dream environment look like, what does it feel like? What actions, interactions, behaviors, and practices would contribute to this dream environment? You can print this linked document to help students in getting their ideas flowing.

Intro: We are going to take a look at a read aloud of a book titled "If I Built a School". In this read aloud, we'll meet a young boy named Jack. Jack has a lot of cool ideas for what he would want to build in his dream school. We'll take a look at Jack's ideas but while you're watching, I want you to think about what you would like to build if you had the opportunity to construct your dream school. Now sit back, get your imaginations turned on, and take a look at the read aloud.

Model: Jump straight to the questions for students. Jump in and model your thoughts on what makes a dream school environment at the third bullet.

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. What was your favorite part of Jack's dream school?

If you had the opportunity to construct a dream school of your own, what would you create? A cool library? A climbing wall? A water slide? Share your ideas.

Now that we've talked about our dream school structures and spaces, let's switch gears and talk about our dream school environment. A school environment is defined by the attitudes, behaviors, actions, and interactions of the people who make up a school community. What is does your dream school environment look and feel like? What attitudes, behaviors, actions and interactions would you and your fellow community members practices in this dream environment?

Closing: While it might be tough for us to build the structural components of our dream school...We all have the ability to build our dream school environment, and we can work on making that dream a reality every single day. When we give kindness, follow rules, practice patience, and show empathy and respect to our fellow community members we are constructing that dream environment...so dream big,I'm excited to see what you create:)

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If I Built a School – 🏫 Creative read aloud kids book by Chris Van Dusen

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Responsible Decision Making: "Maybe" Read Aloud

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Responsible Decision Making: "Maybe" Read Aloud

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Intro: Today we are going to talk about your dreams. Dreams about who you want to be, what you want to do, how you want to impact the people in your life. What does that have to do with responsible decision making? A lot actually:) We are going to need to make many responsible decisions on our journey to reaching goals, and making dreams come true. For example, if your dream is to be a doctor, you're going to need to make the responsible decision to study hard and to get good grades. If you want to be a pro athlete you're going to need to make the responsible decision to practice diligently to hone your skills. And no matter what our dream is, you're going to need to make the responsible decision to learn how to work well with others because no dream is accomplished without the help and support of others. Take a look at the read aloud titled "Maybe". We'll come back to talk about your dreams and the responsible decisions that you will need to make to help those dreams come true.

Model: What dreams do you have? What responsible decisions do you have to make to help your dreams come true?

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud. Did you enjoy the story? Was there any specific parts of the story that you connected with?

Let's talk about your dreams. Who do you want to be? What do you want to do? How do you want to impact the people in your life?

What kinds of responsible decision will you have to make to have your dream become a reality?

Closing: Dream big, and identify the responsible decisions that you will have to make to have your dreams come true:)

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Maybe - Written by Kobi Yamada #kidsstory #bedtimestories #beyourself

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Self-Management: "The Wrong Book" Read Aloud - How Do You Manage Frustration?

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Self-Management: "The Wrong Book" Read Aloud - How Do You Manage Frustration?

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Intro: Today we are going to talk about an emotion that we call frustration. Let's start with the definition. Frustration is defined as "the feeling of being upset or annoyed." When feeling frustrated, we can be upset or annoyed with a person, a problem, a situation, a school assignment, a game or a sport...the list can go on-and-on. What makes you feel frustrated? How do you manage that feeling? We'll talk about your experiences with frustration but first, let's watch a read aloud titled "The Wrong Book". In this read aloud, we'll meet a "bookmark" who is feeling very frustrated by the narrator of the book. Take a look:)

Model: What makes you feel frustrated? Can you describe what frustration feels like to you? What are some ways in which you manage the feeling of frustration?

Questions for students:

Let's start with the read aloud. What made "bookmark" feel frustrated? How did "bookmark" react to that feeling? Did "bookmark" manage their frustrations in a healthy way? Why or why not?

What makes you feel frustrated?

Can you describe the feeling of frustration?

How can you manage your frustration in a healthy manner?

Closing: Feeling frustrated is a part of life. Our job, as strong self-management practitioners is to make sure that managing that frustration in a healthy way is also a part of life. When confronted with frustration, take a deep breath, practice patience, and understand that the feeling will pass. When we do this, we are practicing self-management:)

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⛔ The Wrong Book 📖 (kids books read aloud) | story time kids

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Self-Awareness: Emotion Recognition - Happiness

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Self-Awareness: Emotion Recognition - Happiness

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Intro: When we practice self-awareness we take time to recognize the emotions that we feel. We know that we feel many different emotions through the course of the day, sometimes we even feel multiple emotions at the same time. It's important for us to understand the emotions that we feel. With that understanding, we can then identify practices that can help us to manage our emotions. So let's talk about your emotions today with a focus on one of our greatest emotions, happiness. What makes you feel happy? How can you create the feeling of happiness in yourself and others? I want to hear your answer to these questions but first, let's watch a video of a group of young people who share, "What Makes Them Happy".

Model: What makes you feel happy? How do you create feelings of happiness for yourself? How do you create feelings of happiness for others?

Questions for students:

Let's start with the video. Did you connect or agree with any of the "happiness triggers" shared by the kids in the video?

What makes you feel happy?

What are some things that you do to create happy feelings for others?

Closing: Having the ability to recognize and understand our emotions is a key component of a strong self-awareness practice. Let's identify the actions that make ourselves and the people around us feel happy...from there we can share those actions as often as possible with ourselves, and family, and our friends:)

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100 Kids Tell Us What Makes Them Happy | 100 Kids | HiHo Kids

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Intro:

Welcome, everyone! Today, we’re going to read a beautiful story called All Are Welcome. This story is about how people from all different places and backgrounds can come together, be friends, and feel welcome. Being socially aware means understanding and appreciating others' feelings, cultures, and experiences. As we read, let’s think about how we can make sure everyone feels included in our school and community.

Model:

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt different from the people around you? Maybe you were new to a group or had a different way of doing things. How did you feel when someone made you feel welcome? Think about a time when you helped someone else feel included. What did you do, and how did it make them feel?

Questions for Students:

1. What are some ways the characters in the story made others feel welcome?

2. How do you think it feels to be new or different in a group?

3. Why is it important to make sure everyone feels welcome, no matter where they come from or what they look like?

4. Can you think of a time when you made someone feel included or welcome? What did you do?

5. How can we make sure our classroom and school are places where everyone feels like they belong?

Conclusion:

All Are Welcome shows us that no matter where we come from, everyone deserves to feel included and valued. Social awareness is about understanding and caring about the feelings of others. When we make others feel welcome, we create a place where everyone can feel safe and happy. Let’s practice being kind, welcoming, and respectful to all the people we meet, so everyone knows they belong!

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All Are Welcome – 🏫 Read aloud kids book about diversity and going to school!

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Intro:

Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to meet a platypus with great manners in The Polite Platypus. This story is all about learning how to be polite and use good manners when talking to others. Building good relationships starts with treating people kindly and respectfully. As we listen, let’s think about how being polite can help us make and keep friends.

Model:

Have you ever had a time when you didn’t use polite words with someone? Maybe you forgot to say “please” or “thank you.” How did that person feel? How did you feel afterward? Being polite and showing good manners is an important part of building good relationships with others. Think about a time when you used polite words—what happened?

Questions for Students:

1. What are some of the polite things the platypus did in the story?

2. How did the other characters feel when the platypus used good manners?

3. Why is it important to use polite words like “please” and “thank you” when talking to others?

4. Can you think of a time when you used good manners and it made someone feel happy?

5. How can we all practice being polite every day?

Conclusion:

The platypus showed us how important it is to use good manners and be polite. When we use kind words and actions, it helps us build strong relationships with our friends, family, and teachers. Remember, good manners make everyone feel respected and appreciated. So, let’s practice using polite words like “please” and “thank you” every day to show kindness to others!

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Behavior Buddies: THE POLITE PLATYPUS | Children’s Read Aloud | Have Manners | Build Polite Behavior

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Intro:

Hi, everyone! Have you ever made a choice without thinking about what might happen next? Today, we’re going to read a story about a dragon who has to learn about making good choices and understanding the consequences. In Teach Your Dragon To Understand Consequences, the dragon makes some decisions that don’t turn out the way he hoped. We’ll see how he learns that every choice has a result, and then we’ll talk about how our decisions can affect what happens around us.

Model:

Think about a time when you made a choice that didn’t work out the way you wanted. Maybe you didn’t clean up when your teacher asked, or you didn’t share with a friend. What happened because of that choice? How did it make you feel? Understanding the consequences of our decisions helps us make better choices next time.

Questions for Students:

1. What kinds of choices did the dragon make in the story?

2. What were the consequences of those choices for the dragon?

3. Why is it important to think about what might happen before making a decision?

4. Can you think of a time when you made a good choice? What were the positive consequences?

5. How can we make better decisions to avoid negative consequences?

Conclusion:

Just like the dragon learned, every decision we make can have a result—sometimes good, sometimes not so good. It’s important to think about the consequences before we act. When we make responsible decisions, we help ourselves and others feel good. Next time you have to make a choice, remember to stop and think about what might happen afterward. Making good decisions helps everyone feel happy and safe!

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Teach Your Dragon To Understand Consequences by Steve Herman | A Book About Choices & Consequences

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Self-Management: Patience and Taking Turns

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Self-Management: Patience and Taking Turns

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to watch a fun video from Sesame Street about two friends, Julia and Samuel. They’re having a playdate, but they need to learn how to take turns. Taking turns is a very important part of self-management because it helps us be patient and share with others. After we watch the video, we’ll talk about why being patient and taking turns is so important when we play with our friends.

Model:

Have you ever felt excited to play with a toy or do an activity, but someone else was using it? It can be really hard to wait your turn when you’re excited or want to do something right away. Think about a time when you had to wait or take turns. How did it feel? What did you do to stay calm and patient?

Questions for Students:

1. How did Julia and Samuel feel when they both wanted to play with the same toy?

2. What did they do to solve the problem of both wanting to play at the same time?

3. Why is taking turns important when you’re playing with friends?

4. How do you feel when you have to wait for your turn? What helps you stay patient?

5. How can you practice taking turns the next time you’re playing with others?

Conclusion:

Just like Julia and Samuel learned, taking turns and being patient is a big part of playing together and having fun. It can be hard to wait when we’re excited, but when we take turns, we make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy. Self-management is about understanding your feelings and making good choices, even when it’s tough. So next time you feel like you don’t want to wait, remember that taking turns helps everyone feel happy and included!

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Sesame Street: Learning to Take Turns | Julia and Samuel's Playdate

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to watch a fun video about a girl named Nalvana in What’s My Superpower?!. Nalvana is curious about what her superpower might be. She looks at all the special talents her friends have and wonders what makes her unique. We’re going to learn about how recognizing your strengths and what makes you special is an important part of self-awareness! After we watch the video, we’ll talk about how we can all have our own superpowers.

Model:

Have you ever felt like Nalvana—wondering what makes you special or what your superpower might be? Maybe you’ve seen your friends do something really well and wished you could do it too? Think about a time when you did something that made you proud. What was it? How did it feel to discover your own strengths?

Questions for Students:

1. How did Nalvana feel when she didn’t know her superpower?

2. How do you think she felt when she saw all the amazing things her friends could do?

3. What did Nalvana learn about her own superpower?

4. What’s something you’re really good at or something that makes you feel special?

5. Why is it important to recognize your own strengths, just like Nalvana did?

Conclusion:

Just like Nalvana learned, we all have something special about us—our own superpowers! Sometimes, it might take a little time to figure out what makes us unique, but that’s okay. What’s important is to listen to yourself and recognize the things that make you proud or happy. When we know our own strengths, we can help ourselves and others feel good, just like Nalvana did. So next time you wonder what your superpower is, remember that everyone has something special inside them!

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Read Aloud + Animated Kids Book: What's My Superpower?! | Vooks Narrated Storybooks

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Social Awareness: This is My Neighborhood

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Social Awareness: This is My Neighborhood

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Intro: When we practice social awareness we focus on doing things that help the people in our community. How do you help the people in your community? Whether our school community or our neighborhood community we want to make sure that we are available to lend a helping hand when needed. I want to talk about the things that you do to help your community but first let's watch a read aloud that tells a story of a young boy who helps his elderly neighbor find her dog. take a look.

Model: What are some ways in which you lend a helping hand in your community? Share an example with your students.

Questions for students:

Let's talk about the read aloud first. What do you think about Malik's willingness to give Mrs. Z a helping hand in finding her dog? Do you think Mrs. Z appreciated his help? Do you think that Malik enjoyed being helpful?

How about you? What are some ways in which you've helped the people in your community both at school and in your neighborhood? Did you enjoy being helpful? Did the people in your community appreciate your help? How did you know?

What are some ways in which someone from your community has helped you out? What did they do for you? How did you show appreciation for their helping hand?

Closing: Support the people in your community. Be it at school or in your neighborhood, don't hesitate to lend a helping hand when needed. It's really good for the people around us and it's a great example of how to practice social awareness:)

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This is My Neighborhood by Lisa Bullard | Children's Read Aloud Picture Book

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Intro: We have a quick an easy lesson for you today, but one that touches on a really important topic. An important relationship skill is having the ability to give people comfort when they need it. Let's watch a video of a horse that is quick to respond to her owner who's pretending to be sad. Take a look.

Model: Share an example of a time when someone you cared about needed to be comforted. How did you comfort this person in their time of need?

Questions for students:

First off, what are your thoughts and feelings about the horse in today's video?

Have you ever needed to be comforted, why? Who gave you comfort? What did they do for you? How did it make you feel?

Have you ever needed to comfort someone? Why did they need to be comforted? What did you do for them? How did your comfort make the person feel? How did providing comfort make you feel?

Closing: We all need some TLC from time to time. If you see someone who needs comfort, don't be afraid to provide it. A hug, a pat on the back, or even some words of encouragement can go a long way in helping someone get through a rough patch.

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Girl acts sad to see how her horse will react.

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Responsible Decision Making: The Boy Who Knew Nothing

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Responsible Decision Making: The Boy Who Knew Nothing

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Intro: A component of responsible decision making is having the ability to demonstrate curiosity. Curiosity is defined as "a desire or eagerness to know or learn something." What are you eager to learn or know? Hopefully many different things. We're going to watch a fun read aloud today titled "The Boy Who Knew Nothing." Kind of a funny title, but when you really think about it, we all started off as individuals who knew nothing. Over time, we learned and we grew and guess what? We still continue to learn and grow. This is where curiosity comes into play because when we are curious, we seek out opportunities to learn and grow. That's why being curious is an example of a responsible decision. Take a look at the read aloud and we'll watch "The Boy Who Knew Nothing" turn learning...into an adventure.

Model: What makes you curious? How has your curiosity fueled your desire to learn?

Questions for students:

What something that you are curious, or eager to learn about? What about this person, place or thing do you find interesting?

How has your curiosity fueled your desire to learn?

In the read aloud, we saw "The Boy Who Knew Nothing" turn his desire to learn into an adventure. Has learning something knew ever turned into an adventure for you? Can you share your story?

Do you think that being curious or eager to learn is an example of responsible decision making? Why or why not?

Closing: When you are curious and eager to learn you put yourself in the position to grow as a person while also expanding your world. You may even end up on an amazing adventure:)

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The Boy Who Knew Nothing | A Story about Curiosity & Adventure

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Intro: We practice self-management when we when we work to have control over our behaviors and impulses. Today we're going to focus in on what we can do to manage feelings of anger. It can be tough to manage anger because that's a really strong emotion. But guess what? I bet it's not stronger than your self-management practice. I want to hear about what you do to manage anger but first let's watch a read aloud called "Roaring Mad Riley". We'll see what makes Riley angry. We'll see how at first she struggles to manage that anger before learning a very important lesson from a trusted adult. Take a look.

Model: When was the last time that you were angry? What caused you to feel angry? How did you manage that feeling?

Questions for students:

What made Riley angry and how did she initially react to that anger? Did Riley do a good job of practicing self-management in this situation. Why or why not?

Have you ever had an experience like Riley? A time when something made you angry and you didn't do a great job of managing that feeling? Can you share your experience?

Riley got angry and threw a block at her friend, that's not how we want to react to the feeling of anger. What are some things that you can do to manage the feeling of anger in a safe and healthy way?

Closing: Feeling angry is a part of life. It's going to happen but when it does happen, we want to be able to manage that feeling with out acting out or becoming impulsive. Next time you feel angry, respond to the situation as opposed to reacting to it. Take some deep breaths, count to ten, and find your calm. From there you'll be able to mange your feeling in a way that is healthy and helpful.

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Intro: When we practice self-awareness we spend a lot of time reflecting on the emotions that we feel. Where do you feel your emotions? I bet you feel a lot of your emotions in your heart. Let's watch a read aloud of a book titled "My Heart". We'll talk about the book and we'll take a bit of time to get to know what's in your heart.

Model: My heart is a _________. What is one word that you would use to describe your heart? Why did you choose that word?

Questions for students:

My heart is a _________. What is one word that you would use to describe your heart? Why did you choose that word?

Have you ever had a day where your heart felt tiny? What was that like?

We learned in the book that even though our hearts can feel tiny, they still have the potential to grow. What are some things that make your heart grow?

Closing: "My heart is a shadow, a light, and a guide. Closed or open, I get to decide." A beautiful sentence that serves as a good reminder that our heart will feel a lot of different emotions and that's ok. We have the power to choose what we open our heart to. I hope you open your heart to all of the people, the places, and the things that make you feel happy:)

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My Heart | A story about understanding what makes us special

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Intro:
Today, we’re going to read a book together called "The Kindness Book." This book teaches us all about how to be kind and what it means to care for others. When we understand how others are feeling and choose to be kind, we are practicing social awareness—that means we are paying attention to how others feel and trying to help them feel happy and loved. After we watch the video, we’ll talk about how we can practice kindness and make sure we are aware of others' feelings.

Model:
Think about a time when someone was kind to you. How did it make you feel? Maybe they shared their toys with you or gave you a hug when you were sad. That person was being socially aware—they noticed how you were feeling and chose to do something kind. Now, think about a time when you saw someone who needed help or was feeling sad. What did you do to be kind to them?

Questions for Students:

In the book, what are some ways the author shows us how to be kind? Can you think of a way to be kind to someone in your class or at home?

How can we tell when someone is feeling sad, happy, or lonely? What clues can we look for in their face or body?

Why is it important to pay attention to how others are feeling before we make decisions or take action?

How does being kind to others help build strong friendships?

Can you think of a time when you helped someone feel better by being kind?

Conclusion:
Just like we learned in "The Kindness Book," kindness is something we can practice every day. When we are kind, we show that we care about how others are feeling, and that helps us build good friendships and make the world a better place. Being socially aware means paying attention to how people around us feel and making choices that help them feel happy. So let’s keep practicing kindness and social awareness by looking out for ways to help others and spread kindness everywhere we go!

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Relationship Skills - How Full is Your Bucket?

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Relationship Skills - How Full is Your Bucket?

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Intro:
Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to watch a story called "How Full Is Your Bucket?" It’s all about how we can be kind and caring to each other by filling each other’s buckets. When we are kind, we help fill someone’s invisible bucket, and when we are not kind, it can be taken away from someone’s bucket. After we watch, we’ll talk about how we can use kindness and good relationship skills to help fill the buckets of our friends, family, and classmates.

Model:
Have you ever had a time when someone was kind to you and made you feel really happy? Maybe they shared something with you or said something nice. That probably filled your bucket! Think about a time when you did something kind for someone else—how did it make them feel? Let’s see what happens in the story when we fill buckets with kindness and what we can do to make sure we’re being good friends.

Questions for Students:

What does it mean to fill someone’s bucket? Can you give an example of something kind you can do to fill a bucket?

How does it make you feel when someone fills your bucket by being kind to you?

Can you think of a time when someone’s bucket got dipped into? What happened, and how can we avoid dipping into someone’s bucket?

Why is it important to use kind words and actions with others to help build good friendships?

How can you fill your friends' or family members' buckets at school or at home?

Conclusion:
Just like we saw in the story, we can fill each other’s buckets every day by being kind, helpful, and respectful to others. When we fill buckets, we make our friends and family feel happy and loved. And remember, filling someone’s bucket also helps fill your own! So let’s practice using kind words, sharing, and being good friends, and watch how full everyone’s bucket gets!

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Responsible Decision Making - Respect Song

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Responsible Decision Making - Respect Song

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Intro:
Today, we’re going to listen to a fun song called "Be Respectful!" from Gracie’s Corner. This song teaches us how important it is to make good choices by being respectful to others. Being respectful means using kind words, listening, and treating others the way we want to be treated. Let’s watch and sing along, and afterward, we’ll talk about how we can make responsible decisions every day by being respectful!

Model:
Have you ever had to make a choice between using kind words or saying something mean? How did you feel when you chose to be respectful and kind? In the song, Gracie talks about how being respectful helps us make good decisions that help everyone feel happy and safe. Let's think about how we can make choices that show respect for others.

Questions for Students:

What does it mean to be respectful, like Gracie says in the song?

Why is it important to make respectful choices, like sharing or listening to others?

Can you think of a time when you had to decide to be kind or respectful to someone? What choice did you make?

How does being respectful help you get along with your friends, family, and teachers?

What are some ways you can practice being respectful at school, at home, or when playing with friends?

Conclusion:
Just like we learned in the song, making respectful choices is part of being a responsible person. When we choose to use kind words, listen to others, and treat everyone with care, we make the world a better place. Remember, every day you have the power to make good decisions by showing respect to everyone around you. So keep practicing, and you’ll see how much happier you and your friends will be when you make respectful choices!

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Today, we’re going to listen to a story called "I Can Handle It." This story is all about a boy who faces different challenges but learns how to manage his feelings and handle tough situations. We’re going to talk about how we can handle our own big feelings, too—whether we feel sad, mad, or frustrated. Just like the character in the story, we can use strategies to help us feel better. Let’s see how we can handle anything that comes our way!

Model:

Can you think of a time when you felt really frustrated or upset, like when a game didn’t go the way you wanted, or you couldn’t find your favorite toy? What did you do to handle those feelings? Did you take a deep breath, or maybe talk to a friend or adult? Let’s see what the boy in the story does and how we can use those same strategies.

Questions for Students:

In the story, how does the boy handle feeling frustrated or upset? What does he say to himself?

Why is it important to remind yourself, "I can handle it" when things don’t go the way you want?

Can you think of a time when you had a problem? What did you do to solve it or make yourself feel better?

What are some things you can do to stay calm and handle tough situations, like taking deep breaths or asking for help?

Conclusion:

Just like the boy in the story, you can handle anything! Sometimes things might feel hard or frustrating, but when you use strategies like taking deep breaths, saying "I can handle it," or talking to someone, you’ll start to feel better. Managing your feelings is a big part of growing up, and it helps you become strong and confident. So next time something feels tough, remember—you can handle it!

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Intro:

Hi, friends! Today, we’re going to watch a fun video about a rabbit named Howard B. Wigglebottom. Howard has a hard time listening at first, but he learns an important lesson about how paying attention and listening can help him feel better and make his friends happy too! Listening is an important self-awareness skill that can help with our social emotional practice. After we watch the video, we’ll talk about how listening helps us know what’s going on inside us and around us.

Model:

Have you ever felt like Howard—where it was hard to sit still or listen? Maybe you were feeling wiggly, excited, or even upset? Think about a time when your body and mind were telling you something. What were they saying? How did you feel when you listened, and how did you feel when you didn’t?

Questions for Students:

How did Howard feel when he wasn’t listening? How do you think his friends felt?

When you’re not listening, what feelings do you notice in your body? Maybe wiggling in your seat or feeling restless?

What do you think Howard learned when he started listening? How did it help him feel better?

How does listening to your body (like feeling tired, hungry, or excited) help you understand what you need or how you feel?

Conclusion:

Just like Howard learned, listening isn’t just about using your ears—it’s about paying attention to how you feel inside and what’s happening around you. When you stop and listen, you can understand your feelings better and make good choices. So next time you feel wiggly or excited, take a moment to listen to your body and your heart. It will help you learn and grow, just like Howard!

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Intro: Relationship skills describe the actions and attitudes that we bring to the people in our lives. One of my favorite relationship skills is the act of kindness. Kindness is a foundational component of any healthy

relationship. Kindness is powerful because it is beneficial to both the person who gives kindness and to the person who receives that kindness. Let's watch a read aloud of the book "Be Kind" to learn a bit more about kindness. We'll come back to talk about the read aloud and about how you give kindness to the people in your lives.

Model: Share an example of a time when someone bestowed kindness upon you, how did that act of kindness make your feel?

Questions for students:

What prompted the books narrator to want to be kind to Tanisha? (explain to your students how this is an example of showing empathy)

How do you you feel when someone gives you kindness in the midst of a tough experience?

After trying to cheer Tanisha up, the narrator reflected on what it means to be kind. What are some examples that she came up with?

What does being kind mean to you?

What are some ways in which you can give kindness to the people in your life today?

Closing: Kindness is one of our most important relationship skills. Go out of your way to give and receive kindness as you go about your day. Doing so is a sure fire way to create good feelings for yourself and others:)

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💞BE KIND by Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill - Children's Books Read Aloud by PV Storytime

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Note to teachers: Social awareness starts at home. Today's lesson is all about inclusion. When we get our youngest students to learn about, and practice inclusion, they're more likely to carry those habits throughout their educational experience. Keep the inclusion front of mind for your students throughout the year and encourage the practice in classroom and school settings.

Intro: When we practice social awareness we work to create a community that is caring and connected. So how do we do that? Well we start by making sure that everyone feels welcomed and included. And that's what today's read aloud is about. It's called "All Are Welcome". Take a look and we'll come back to talk about how we create a classroom community where All Are Welcome.

Model: Share some examples of when you've observed your students being welcoming and inclusive.

Questions for students:

Any thoughts on the read aloud?

What are some ways in which you've welcomed or included classmates in the past couple of weeks?

What are some ways in which a classmate has made you feel welcomed or included?

How can being welcoming and inclusive to each other help in creating a happy classroom environment for all of us?

Closing: All are welcome here. Let's make sure that statement is representative of how we make each other feel on a daily basis:)

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All Are Welcome – 🏫 Read aloud kids book about diversity and going to school!

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Responsible Decision Making: Back To School Rules

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Note to teachers: As we help students develop their Responsible Decision Making practice remember that learning in this space happens most efficiently through experience. Help students to reflect and redirect when poor choices are made, and recognize and celebrate students when strong choices are made.

Intro: When we practice responsible decision making we make choices to act in ways that create safe, healthy, and productive environments for ourselves and others. One way to practice responsible decision making is to follow all classroom and school rules and expectations. Do you know and follow our classroom rules? Do you make the decision to be the best student that you can be each and every day? I hope you answered yes to those questions:) Let's watch a read aloud where we'll meet a young student named Percy. Percy will share some rules that he follows everyday at school. Take a look!

Model: In your opinion, what was Percy's best rule that he shared in the read aloud?

Questions for students:

In your opinion, what was Percy's best rule that he shared in the read aloud?

What is a school or classroom rule that might be a little difficult for you to follow? What can we do to make following this rule easier for you?

Why is it important for us to follow classroom and school rules?

Closing: When we follow classroom and school rules we help to create a happier and healthier environment for all members of our classroom family...and we get to practice responsible decision making, a win-win!

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BACK TO SCHOOL RULES Book Read Aloud | Back to School Books | Children's Books Read Aloud

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Note to teachers: As we continue our exploration of social and emotional skills with our students we settle into our second self-management lesson. Our goal in teaching self-management to our youngest students is to provide strategies that they can use to self-soothe when confronted with big emotions. One of the most useful and impactful strategies that we can share is breath work. Breath work can calm an over stimulated nervous system...and it's a tool that is always at our disposal if we need it. If your kiddos enjoy the Rainbow Breathing technique used in this lesson, don't be afraid to come back to it frequently for use as a transition or a brain break. The more practice your students get, the more likely they use the strategy when they really need it.

Intro: Have you ever felt nervous, anxious, or overly excited? We all encounter these big emotions from time to time and when we do, it helps to have a tool that we can use to find our calm. What if I told you that you all have this powerful, calming tool with you right now. Well you do, and that tool is your ability to breathe. That's right, taking long and deep breaths is one of the best ways for all of us to find calm when experiencing a big emotion. So let's put that tool to use, with an exercise called "Rainbow Breathing".

Instructions

You're going to watch a video that displays a rainbow on the screen.

There will be a blue ball that traces each color of the rainbow.

As the ball moves to the right, you breathe in through your nose.

As the ball moves to the left, you breath out through your mouth.

Model: Perform the exercise with your students. Share how breath work helps you find calm.

Questions for students:

How did you feel about the rainbow Breathing exercise? Was it difficult or easy?

How did your body and mind feel after completing the exercise?

How can you use Rainbow Breathing or any kind of deep breath to find calm when feeling some big emotions?

Closing: When you need to find calm, reach for that tool that is always on you...your breath:) Doing so is a great example of a strong self-management practice.

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Rainbow Breathing For Kids | Rainbow Breathing Mindfulness For Kids - Calm Video For Kids

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Note to teachers: Our second cycle of mini-lessons starts with a self-awareness lesson that focuses on emotion recognition. Emotion recognition is a foundational social and emotional skill, and it's important that we help our youngest of students develop the ability to understand their own emotions as well as the emotions of the people around them. Today's lesson is on the emotion of happiness. Dive into the conversation with your students and develop a classroom-wide understanding of what makes you, and others happy:)

Intro: In today's self-awareness lesson we are going to take some time to reflect on our emotions. Do you know what the word emotion means? It can be used to describe the feeling or feelings that we have inside our hearts and inside our minds at a given moment. We have many different emotions that flow through us throughout the course of the day. For today's lesson, we'll focus on one very special emotion, the emotion that we call happiness. What makes you happy? What do you you feel in your heart and in your mind when you're happy? What are some things that you do to make other people happy? I want to hear your answers to these questions but first we are going to watch a read aloud of a book called "Layla's Happiness". Watch and learn about the things that make Layla happy. Following the read aloud, we will come back to have a conversation on what makes you, and the people around you feel happy.

Model: Layla shared many examples of things that make her feel happy. Did you connect with any of the examples that Layla shared? What is one thing that seems to always make you feel happy? Please share with your students.

Questions for students:

Layla shared many examples of things that make her feel happy. Did you connect with any of the examples that Layla shared?

Can you describe what the emotion of happiness feels like to you?

What is one thing that seems to always make you feel happy?

What is something that you can do to make the people around you feel happy? Let's break it down. How can you make your classmates feel happy? How can you make the teachers and adults here at school feel happy? How about at home? How can you make the people in your home and even in your neighborhood feel happy?

Closing: The feeling of happiness is a very special emotion. Take the time to do the things that make you feel happy...and don't forget to spread that feeling of happiness to the people around you:)

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Intro: The final topic or competency that we'll focus on is called social awareness. When we practice social awareness we work to impact our community in a positive way. We do this by caring for the people around us, including the people around us, and supporting the people around us. Social awareness is rooted in kindness. When we recognize the power of kindness and spread it throughout our community, we can't help but to have a positive impact. Let's take a look at a read aloud of a book titled "Kindness is My Superpower" then we'll come back and talk about how you spread kindness to the people in your community.

Model: Share an example of someone you know who spreads kindness in your community? How does this person make your community a better place?

Questions for students:

First off I want to ask you a question. Do you think kindness is a superpower? Why or why not?

What would you name a superhero who's superpower was spreading kindness?

Share an example of someone you know who spreads kindness in your community? How does this person make your community a better place?

What are some ways in which you can share kindness in our school community? How will this practice make our community a better place?

Closing: You have a superpower that comes in the form of kindness. Kindness gives you the power to spread smiles, laughter, and joy. That's a pretty special ability. Please make sure to use it:)

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Kindness is my Superpower by Alicia Ortego / Storytime Read Aloud

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Intro: Today we are going to cover a social and emotional competency that we call relationship skills. When we practice relationship skills we reflect on actions that help us to be a good friend, classmate, and family member. Today our focus will be on friendship. What does it mean to be a good friend? What do you look for in a good friend? Can you treat all people in the same way as you would treat a dear friend? I want to know your answers to these questions but first let's check in with some kids from CBC Small Talk as they share what friendship means to them.

Model: What do you try to bring to a friendship? Kindness, care, empathy? Please share with your students.

Questions for students:

How do you treat a good friend?

How do you hope to be treated by a good friend?

Can you still treat someone like a good friend even if you've just met that person?

Do you think it's a good idea for us all to treat all of our classmates in the same way that we would treat a dear friend? What are some ways in which we can show our classmates that we care about them?

Closing: When we practice relationship skills we work to show the people around us that they matter and that we care. So practice those relationship skills today and treat all the people that you encounter in the same way that you would treat a dear friend:)

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Intro Lesson: Responsible Decision Making

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Intro: Our topic today is something that we call responsible decision making. You make a lot of decisions throughout the course of the day. Often times we call decisions choices. We can make good choices, and not so good choices. An example of a good choice would be to make sure that you brush your teeth every night before bed. This is a good choice because when we brush our teeth we're taking care of ourselves and our physical health. An example of making a not so good choice would be deciding to run down the hallway when we're at school. This is a not so good choice because when we run in the hallway we may put the physical safety of ourselves and others at risk. I want to hear more about the choices that you make on a daily basis and I want to learn about the thinking behind why you make those choices. Before we share, let's take a look at a read aloud of a book called "My Magical Choices", take a look.

Model: How do you choose to be responsible? How does this choice help you and the people around you?

Questions for students:

How do you choose to be responsible? How does this choice help you and the people around you

How do you choose to be helpful? How does this choice help you and the people around you

How do you choose to be patient? How does this choice help you and the people around you?

How do you choose to be confident? How does having confidence help you as a student?

How do you choose to be generous?  Can you give me an example of a time when you were generous?

How do you choose to be calm? What are some things that help you find your calm?

Can you tell me about a time when you chose to be brave?

Let's talk about forgiveness. Why is being forgiving an example of responsible decision making?

Closing: We are constantly making decisions and choices. Let's work together as a class to make sure that our choices are ones that help both ourselves and others.

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📚 READ ALOUD//My Magical Choices By Becky Cummings

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Intro: In our previous lesson we talked about something called self-awareness. When we practice self-awareness we often spend time checking in on our emotions and how those emotions make us feel. Well today we are going to talk about a social and emotional skill called self-management. When we practice self-management we learn how to handle the emotions that we experience. Has anybody ever heard of the word "tantrum"? Maybe you've heard of the phrase "throwing a tantrum." What does that word or phrase mean? When someone throws a tantrum they often do so because they are having a hard time managing the feeling of frustration. Let's take a minute to watch a read aloud of a book called "The Tantrum Monster." We'll come back and talk about what we can do to manage tough feelings like frustration so that we can avoid turning into a tantrum monster.

Model: Can you share an example of a time when you felt frustrated? How did you mange that feeling?

Questions for students:

Have you ever turned into a "Tantrum Monster"? Can you share your story?

Is throwing a tantrum something that helps you to be a better student, friend, or family member? Why or why not?

How can we manage a difficult emotion in a healthy way? A way in which we avoid throwing a tantrum.

Closing: We don't solve any problems when we throw a tantrum. Often times we just make a tough situation worse. So the next time you feel a difficult emotion like frustration or disappointment take some steps to manage that emotion. Try a few deep calming breath's. Count to ten. Or give yourself a reassuring pep talk. When you do this, you practice self-management....and you avoid turning into a Tantrum Monster:)

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The Tantrum Monster I Read Aloud Book for Preschoolers I Book about Anger Management and Feelings

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Intro: Hello! Welcome to our first climate and culture mini-lesson of the school year! What is a climate and culture mini-lesson? Well it's really just a time for us to connect with each other through conversations that focus on our experiences as people. We'll talk about the emotions we feel, and how we manage those emotions. We'll talk about the choices we make and how those choices help us to be better students, friends and family members. And finally, we'll talk about ways in which we can treat ourselves, others, and our communities with care, compassion, and kindness.

Today's focus is on a practice that we call self-awareness. When we practice self-awareness we focus in on understanding who we are as a person. We want to get in touch with our heart and our mind while reflecting on our emotions, our values, our attributes, and even our goals. Our lesson today will focus on our emotions. What is an emotion? Emotions are often described as feelings. We all know what it's like to feel happy, sad, excited, or frustrated. When we feel these things we are experiencing emotions. What emotions are you feeling right now? We'll answer that question in a moment but first let's watch a read aloud of a book titled "Visiting Feelings". Take a look.

Model: What feelings are visiting you today? Can you describe how these emotions make you feel?

Questions for students:

What feelings are visiting you today?

How are you able to recognize the emotions that you feel?

What is your favorite emotion and why?

What is an emotion that you don't really enjoy? What can you do to help yourself when you feel this not so pleasant emotion?

Closing: We feel many different kinds of emotions. Some may be pleasant while others can be a bit uncomfortable, but all of our feelings and emotions are valuable because they are a big part of what makes us unique. So tap into how you feel today. Recognize and acknowledge your emotions. If you do that, you're practicing self-awareness.