Self-Management for Secondary by Michael Baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa Self-management lessons and resources for grades 6-12 en-us 2022-09-07 16:21:45 UTC 2025-09-24 09:48:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.marketing91.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Self-management-Skills.jpg Great Visual With a Variety of Strategies to Help Teens Take Care of Themselves michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2286876194 2022-09-07 17:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2286876194 Focus Activities and Strategies for Students michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2300383694 Focus 5 is a set of exercises that provides students and teachers with skills to minimize distraction and develop a greater sense of focus and awareness. The exercises range in length from one to five minutes.

After teaching them, use these throughout the day to help students regulate and refocus.

Focus5 Activities - whole set
Website (if helpful): https://www.serpinstitute.org/focus-5]]> 2022-09-16 17:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2300383694 Intro To Self Management michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2300466338  This animation introduces the concept of self-management - a set of skills that are critical to students' success in school and life - using Walter Mischel's famous marshmallow test. It explains the types of strategies kids can use to improve their self-management skills and the mindsets teachers need to teach those skills. ]]> 2022-09-16 19:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2300466338 Self-Calming Strategies to Manage Emotions michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2300513170 In this 30-45 minute lesson, students will develop and demonstrate self-management skills, the ability to self-monitor and regulate
emotions and develop positive behaviors related to school and life success]]> 2022-09-16 20:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2300513170 2. Managing Intense Emotions (Video & Discussion) katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303440834 Watch the video:
Grades 9-12 Video (5:55 run time)
Grades 6-8 Video (5:20 run time)

Grade 6-12 Printout (all grades the same)

After watching Managing Intense Emotions, educators can help students reflect on how they already use their 5 senses to self-soothe and what they might add to their self-soothe kit.

KEY POINTS: Everyone experiences intense emotions and the urges that come with them, and it’s important to
know that the intensity of emotions does not last
forever.
• Teens can ride out intense feelings and urges by
utilizing their 5 senses and different activities
to ground them in the present and to help them
tolerate how they feel.
• Waiting for the intensity to pass allows for greater
control in choosing what they do next.

TIPS FOR REINFORCEMENT:
Validate emotions by showing students that you’re
listening and that you empathize with how they feel.
• Provide space for students to calm down and use self-soothing materials to help with intensity of feelings.
• Allow for healthy coping options such as journaling or
drawing that students might be able to utilize in your
classroom.
• Provide positive feedback as you notice students
utilizing healthy strategies to tolerate emotions.
• Model opportunities when you might use healthy
strategies to ride out the wave of intense emotions.

]]> 2022-09-19 17:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303440834 3. Mindfulness (Video & Discussion) katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303492363 Watch the video:
Grades 9-12 Video (5:46 run time)
Grades 6-8 Video (5:13 run time)

Grade 6-12 Printout (all grades the same)

After watching Mindfulness, educators can facilitate students’ practice of a 30-second mindfulness activity. For example, have students name 5 things they see, 4 things they hear, 3 things they feel, 2 things they smell, and 1 thing they taste.

KEY POINTS:  Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention on purpose to the present moment, without judging or trying to change your experience. 
• The practice of mindfulness can help students to increase their self-awareness and self-control, reduce their emotional suffering, and increase compassion for themselves and others. 
• Regular practice of mindfulness skills will help to foster an increased sense of well-being: 
Observe: Notice, without words, what is going on in the environment. 
Describe: Name what you notice using descriptive and nonjudgmental language. 
Participate: Throw yourself fully into an activity or experience. 

TIPS FOR REINFORCEMENT:
When it comes to mindfulness practice, everything that is taught has to be lived. 
• Start by setting one minute of mindfulness practice before the start of class. 
This can include: 
· One minute of observing with their five senses. 
· Paced Belly Breathing 
· Mindful coloring 
• Protecting that one minute of mindfulness practice communicates to your students the importance of the practice and sets a mindful intention each day. 
• You can recommend and utilize mindfulness-based apps, including Headspace, Calm, Shine, and others, to provide different guided activities. 

]]> 2022-09-19 17:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303492363 Give One, Get One, Move On (Go, Go, Mo) katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303618740 https://eleducation.org/resources/give-one-get-one-move-on-go-go-mo

Through this activity, participants share and pass along new ideas.

Time: : 5-10 minutes

When and Why
This activity enables participants to spread good ideas and share what they know or have learned with each other in a way that maximizes equitable “airtime.”

SEL Focus
“Go, Go, Mo” promotes Self-Management as participants practice active listening to learn from their peers.

Steps

  1. Ask participants to write down three to five key learnings or important ideas about the topic at hand. Each idea or key learning should be written down on a separate index card or sticky note.
  2. Explain the activity, reinforce your attention signal, and then invite the group to get up and mingle until you let them know it’s time to pair up and exchange their ideas.
  3. After 30 seconds, bring the room to silence and call out, “GIVE ONE to a partner!”
  4. Participants form pairs and each “gives” (hands) one of their key learnings or important ideas about the topic to their partner while explaining what they wrote, so that each person “gives one” and “gets one.”
  5. Give your signal and when the room is quiet, tell them to “Move on!” and mingle again.
  6. Repeat the sharing process. This time, participants can share their own card or the new idea they received from a previous partner.
Debrief:

  • Invite a few participants to share a valuable new learning that was shared with them.

Modifications and Variations:
Instead of random mingling, have people gather in clusters, such as by birth month, by designated categories of shared interests, by role, etc.

]]> 2022-09-19 19:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303618740 Kagan Structures katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303658501 Many of the Kagan structures you already use are excellent for practicing self-management skills within your academic instruction. 

These listed below are ESPECIALLY helpful for this skill: 

AllRecord Consensus (6.26 variation)
Spend-A-Buck (6.72)
Traveling Heads Together & Numbered Heads Together (6.48)
Timed Pair Share (6.84)
Pairs Compare (6.52)
Find-the-Fiction (6.34)]]> 2022-09-19 19:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303658501 1. Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303692200 Mental and emotional wellbeing is critical to overall health. By supporting teens in developing healthy coping skills, you can set them up for success in dealing with stress and challenging circumstances in the future

This lesson can take as little as 20 minutes but can be extended to at least an hour. Create your own variation or use these Google Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CBqHpGEuTo-kz7rnjWeIfcj3yZXGfNNhGHcTXGd1kCg/edit?usp=sharing

No extra materials are required! Optional resources include a Kahoot and short instructional videos from Anthem/Blue Cross and Johns Hopkins.]]> 2022-09-19 20:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303692200 Stress Education michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303713681 Learn how the body responds to stress as well as healthy ways to cope with stress.]]> 2022-09-19 20:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303713681 The Dangers of Fentanyl Film and Resources michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303742487 In this guide, you’ll find:
-Links to two different versions of the film "Dead on Arrival"
-Everything you need to know about fentanyl
-How to share this short film with your students
-Discussion questions
-Fentanyl fact sheet and poster

HIGH SCHOOL: Click here to access a Slides presentation that includes the full version (20 minutes) of the film, a disclaimer slide, and follow-up discussion questions.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Click here to access a Slides presentation that includes the edited version of the film(6 minutes) that is more suitable for younger audiences, a disclaimer slide, and follow-up discussion questions.
]]> 2022-09-19 21:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303742487 Goal Setting Form With Exit Ticket michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303755263 This form can be used for your "Warm Welcome" and "Optimistic Closure" to reinforce goal setting as a tool for self-management.]]> 2022-09-19 21:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303755263 Self-Management Self-Evaluation michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303802006 Simple exit ticket designed for self-reflection and future improvement.]]> 2022-09-19 22:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303802006 Red Ribbon Week Toolkit michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303805728 Natural High's flexible curriculum offers videos (from celebrities and athletes), discussion questions, and activities. It can be used to meet a variety of needs, from brief 10-15-minute discussions to projectbased work that takes place across multiple days or class periods. ]]> 2022-09-19 22:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2303805728 Morning Meeting/Circle/Discussion/ Writing Prompt Questions michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309139080 This list of questions can be used to start or end your class and is also great as a brain break in the middle of a lesson. A more in-depth discussion could be had during WIN or Advisory. Click here to access the questions from your Snowline account.]]> 2022-09-22 16:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309139080 Morning Meeting/Circle/Discussion/ Writing Prompt Questions michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309141571 This list of questions can be used to start or end your class and is also great as a brain break in the middle of a lesson. A more in-depth discussion could be had during WIN or Advisory. Click here to access the questions from your Snowline account.]]> 2022-09-22 16:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309141571 4. The Dangers of Self-Management Through Substance Use (Secondary/Long) michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309178702 A powerful and important documentary on the dangers of fentanyl and it's prevalence in all drugs.

Click here to access the Slides presentation which inculdes a disclaimer, the 20 minute film link, and follow-up discussion questions.


]]> 2022-09-22 17:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309178702 The Power of Resilience Through Social Activism michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309451341 Studying biographies of social activists integrates well with teaching self-management skills. Through the exploration of real-life stories, struggles and successes, students can see the importance of understanding their own stories, struggles, and successes. They can also practice examining how they currently manage their own emotions, feelings, and behaviors. Students can learn how to effectively manage their feelings and emotions when faced with difficult life challenges — an important aspect of developing healthy self-management skills.

For this lesson, learning objectives include: 

  1. Identify one’s own strengths and limitations
  2. Strengthen self-identity and self-management to improve self-efficacy
  3. Demonstrate the ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and how they influence behavior across contexts
  4. Draw evidence from articles, and refer to details and real-life examples to support analysis, reflection, and opinions
  5. Identify strategies to effectively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors when overcoming life challenges
]]> 2022-09-22 20:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309451341 Intro To Self Management Handout michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309491852 This three page guide provides a great overview to self-management. It includes research, different strategies, and concrete examples. ]]> 2022-09-22 21:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309491852 New Yorker Article: Don't! The Secret of Self-Control michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309532916 Great article about Walter Mischel—a psychologist famous for the "Marshmallow Task"]]> 2022-09-22 22:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309532916 How to Teach Self-Regulation michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309536245 To succeed in school, students need to be able to focus, control their emotions, and adjust to change.

Many students enter our classrooms with psychological and learning issues, ADHD, or even adverse childhood experiences and trauma that affect their executive functioning and ability to self-regulate. They do not have the tools they need to focus and pay attention, keep their emotions in check, adjust to change, or handle the frustration that is sometimes a part of interacting with others or learning something new.

This can make it very challenging to complete required tasks in the classroom. In order to make learning accessible to these students, teachers must first work on developing their self-regulation skills.]]> 2022-09-22 22:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309536245 Self-Control Playbook michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309539308 Brief article with some self-control tips.]]> 2022-09-22 22:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309539308 Goal Setting With WOOP michael_baernstein https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309541598
WOOP is a science-based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes, set preferences, and change their habits. WOOP is based on 20 years of scientific research. The method has been shown to be effective in numerous studies with people of all ages and in many areas of life]]> 2022-09-22 22:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2309541598 Self Management Quotes katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2315987806 Use these for morning meetings, writing prompts, etc...

Self Management Quotes]]> 2022-09-27 16:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2315987806 Printed Posters- FREE :) katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2316375900 We have an ever-growing list of posters we can print for your classroom/site.

Check them out:

https://forms.gle/YiGpcoxiUHgUnESR8]]> 2022-09-27 21:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2316375900 Be Kind To Yourself Activities snowlinehealthandwellness4 https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2329814105 Explore activities supporting self-compassion and becoming your own best friend. It is important to develop skills like resiliency and productivity through gaining an understanding of ourselves, being kind to who you are, and practicing techniques to enhance sense of joy, gratitude, and hope. ]]> 2022-10-06 17:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2329814105 I Am Curious Closure katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2343999090 End your day or activity having students choose something they are CURIOUS about after today's learning.

See skill sheet & modifications

]]> 2022-10-17 21:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2343999090 Suit Yourself Closure katie_bodell https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2344002745 End your day having students answer questions based on the suits of cards.

Heart: Something from your heart. How did you feel? What did it mean to you?
Clubs: Things that grew- new ideas, new thoughts, new point of view.
Diamonds: Gems that last forever. Gems of wisdom from people or content.
Spades: Used to dig in the garden. Talk about what new ideas or things were dug up during class.

See skill sheet & modifications.]]> 2022-10-17 21:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_baernstein/5rk1kfw3s6610moa/wish/2344002745