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Quote of the Week
Quote of the Week
"Being honest in your heart feels better than ice cream."
"Being honest in your heart feels better than ice cream."
-Talking with Trees Books
Announcements
Announcements
An Email Away - I hope you and your family are safe and healthy during these difficult times. If you have any concerns about the well being of your child, I am an email away. Please do not hesitate to contact me at anamaria.urquidi@acslp.org.
Elementary Counseling Hours - The Elementary Counseling are hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with the Elementary Assistant.
Social-Emotional Learning and Character Education - Second Step is committed to helping both students and staff navigate the transition back to school this fall.
Looking for research? The Second Step program is grounded in current, comprehensive research, and Second Step is committed to evaluating program outcomes. Visit our research page to learn more.
SEL MATTERS
SEL MATTERS
Social-emotional learning is a key component in your child's education. Part of my day is spent educating our students about how to recognize, manage and express feelings.
Social-emotional learning is a key component in your child's education. Part of my day is spent educating our students about how to recognize, manage and express feelings.
Did You Know:
Did You Know:
Did you know that reading with a child impacts social and emotional development?
Did you know that reading with a child impacts social and emotional development?
Reading a story creates space for kids to imagine themselves inside the story. This allows them to develop empathy as they experience the lives of other characters and can identify with how they are feeling.
A cancer diagnosis can be very difficult for a family to navigate. It can be especially difficult to tell your child that their loved one has terminal cancer. That said, there are many ways to support your children as they face the challenge of a sick loved one. Learn more about tips you can use when talking to your children about cancer.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
Check out RULER from the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence for more insight on research-based support for families working on helping their children become more emotionally intelligent.
Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram @drbeckyatgoodinside - she is a highly recommended resource and support for parents facing challenges with their children's emotions.
Take a look at this CASEL SEL with Families & Caregivers Resource all about cutting-edge approaches to Social & Emotional Learning in children.
Consider reading one of these excellent books aligned with the theme of emotional regulation & parenting:
- Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields
Sites & Links
PBS Parents - While there are many styles of parenting, almost all parents have the same basic hopes for their children. We want them to be kind, confident and brave.
ASQ:SE-2 Parent Activities - Share these fun and effective activities with parents to help them promote their child’s social-emotional skills.
Parent tip sheet - 17 practical ways parents can support the social-emotional development of their young children.
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