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Lunch and Learn with us! We'll be discussing self-

Lunch and Learn with us! We'll be discussing self-management and responsible decision making. Grab a snack and meet us virtually for this session on Wednesday, May 11 at 12 pm (Spanish session at 12:30 pm). Visit the link in our bio to join us.

Mindful movement aims to bring our full attention

Mindful movement aims to bring our full attention to the present moment. Join us for this session on Monday, May 9 at 9 am as we bring our awareness to our breath and the way our body feels as it moves. ⁠
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During this session, participants will perform a series of simple and gentle postures while sitting or standing to harmonize their mind and body.⁠
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This session is 30 minutes long, available in English and Spanish and led by a Certified Mindfulness Trainer.⁠
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Join us for this virtual session at the link in our bio.

Make plans to learn with us! Join us for a virtual

Make plans to learn with us! Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, April 13 at 12 pm. ⁠
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Families can join and learn ways to help their children develop positive peer and adult interactions, manage self-expression and inner feelings, and understand how actions affect others.⁠
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This session is 30 minutes long and available in both English and Spanish.⁠
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Learn more and join us on Zoom at the link in our bio.

Breathing exercises are an excellent way to relax,

Breathing exercises are an excellent way to relax, reduce tension, and relieve stress, and they are easy to learn! You can do them whenever you want, and you don't need any special tools or equipment to do them. ⁠
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Join us for this session on Monday, April 11 at 9 am as we discover simple breathing strategies like Starfish, Breathing, Box Breathing, and Belly Breathing.⁠
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This session is 30 minutes long, available in English and Spanish and led by a Certified Mindfulness Trainer.⁠
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Head to the link in our bio to view the calendar and join us on Zoom.

Sentence Stems can make meaningful conversations a

Sentence Stems can make meaningful conversations and clear communication a little easier. Try using these as a group activity in the classroom or around the dinner table at home. Let us know in the comments if you've ever used Sentence Stems! ⬇️ ⁠
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More info about Sentence Stems is at the link in our bio.⁠
#socialemotionallearning #sentencestems #seldallas

Space for self-regulation in the classroom is impo

Space for self-regulation in the classroom is important – and possible! Setting up a Peace Corner in the classroom gives children the responsibility of self-regulating their own emotions in a peaceful and safe place. It's as simple as a quiet, comfortable place with welcoming colors and posters. Learn more about creating a Peace Corner at the link in our bio.⁠
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#socialemotionallearning #seldallas

If balancing a busy family life and incorporating

If balancing a busy family life and incorporating mindfulness feels overwhelming, plan on joining us for this Mindful Monday on March 21 at 9am. ⁠
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During this session, parents and caregivers can learn easy mindfulness techniques and ideas to share with their children and their entire family. Methods include progressive muscle relaxation, calming glitter jar, square breathing, and more.⁠
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This session is 30 minutes long, available in English and Spanish and led by a Certified Mindfulness Trainer.⁠
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Join us on Zoom at the link in our bio.

There are opportunities to incorporate SEL in our

There are opportunities to incorporate SEL in our routines all day long! ⁠
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This can look like:⁠
🔸 Starting the day with words of encouragement⁠
🔸 Including relaxation strategies in the classroom⁠
🔸 A before-bed conversation about the highs and lows of the day⁠
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Check out Dallas ISD's helpful Morning to Night resource at the link in our bio.

It's SEL Day! This year's theme is Finding Common

It's SEL Day! This year's theme is Finding Common Ground, Pursuing Common Good. Today, we're especially thankful for the partners, organizations and individuals who work to educate about SEL, share resources and bring social and emotional learning to our schools and out of school time programs. We celebrate you!⁠
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More info about #SELDay is available in our bio.

Perspective taking is seeing things as others woul

Perspective taking is seeing things as others would see them – and recognizing that others have different thoughts and feelings from you. Perspective taking encourages empathy and reduces conflict. ⁠
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To practice perspective taking, try pointing out how others might be feeling in a situation, or discuss with young learners why book characters are doing and feeling certain things.⁠
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Check out the link in our bio to learn more about perspective taking!

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