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Mindfulness
Mindfulness
The characters in SQUEAK continually work on breathing techniques to help them stay focused and calm when their emotions start to build. Teach your students some mindfulness techniques.
Discuss: what are some stressors? What are some stress relievers?
Create a plan for reducing and dealing with individual stressors.
Changing Brains
Changing Brains
Brains aren’t permanent but have the capability to shift and change. Read Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook (or watch a read-aloud) with your students to learn how a growth mindset can help us tackle challenges.
Core Standards
Core Standards
K.MEH.1:Identify how different emotions feel and how the body reacts to those emotions.
K.MEH.2: Practice methods to calm down (for example, deep breathing, counting to 10, mindfulness).
1.MEH.2: Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.
2.MEH.1: Identify the causes of different emotions and practice methods to express emotions appropriately.
2.MEH.2: Describe ways to respond to uncomfortable emotions or situations.
3.MEH.2: Define positive and negative stress and identify how each type feels. Identify behaviors or ways to alleviate stress.
1 Social Studies 1.d: Identify and express feelings in appropriate ways.
Portrait of a Graduate Competencies
Portrait of a Graduate Competencies
Wellness: Students will be able to explore selfawareness, participate in wellness activities and develop selfadvocacy skills to express physical and social-emotional needs appropriately with trusted adults
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