Gerry Dunne Bücher

This collection of the most popular and effective activities for middle school offered by Innerchoice Publishing will help Written and designed for clarity and ease of implementation, each activity includes behavioral objectives, step-by-step instructions, and thought-provoking discussion questions formulated to elicit higher-level thinking and reflection in students.Engage your students in these enjoyable and effective social and emotional learning skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

Social and emotional skills are recognized as vital for improving student academic performance, emotional development, and positive behavior. Even during this time of distance learning, SEL is still important and relationships matter more than ever. Digital technology is part of our lives, but it doesn't mean that you have to lose social connection or forgo developing critical SEL skills. The Sharing Circle process has been used for decades in classrooms and counseling groups to successfully create a sense of community and lay the foundation of a safe, caring learning environment while specifically teaching important social and emotional skills. This book provides you with 100 fully developed Sharing Circle lessons and extended learning activities designed specifically for remote and hybrid instruction. These lessons require no pre-planning or preparation on your part and can be integrated easily into your regular instructional program. In addition to the introductory topics which guide students in expressing their feelings and needs regarding the pandemic the other SEL areas addressed are::: - Self-awarenessExpressing feelings Listening activelyCommunicating effectively Relationship skillsFriendship building Social awarenessCultural identity Managingdisappointments sSolving problemsMaking decisions Resolving conflicts