tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45281627164737638252024-03-05T00:48:30.983-05:00Social and Emotional Learning Toolkit For EducatorsThis is a toolkit to help educators to implement SEL into their daily routine.Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-69754932608906721702021-11-06T13:36:00.014-04:002021-11-18T13:34:26.050-05:00Resources for La Cosecha 2021 presentation<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HCxMciWxxjzQwmyzhuKbe0pljmRldr0joqakBhjusHk/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Social and Emotional Learning Competencies</span></a><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/what-is-the-casel-framework/" target="_blank">Casel Framework</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5kFWCqjeYPrU4PzQNs9s_gXHvLueeT9IZUuwUJm9kA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">How did we connect SEL and language?</a><br /></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14TmXYUAlvxK1ZrwDiMGFqZ8_VfZLyfUI4KN7W23FCfc/edit?usp=sharing"></a><div><br /></div><div class="padlet-embed" style="background: rgb(244, 244, 244); border-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 100%;"><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px; text-align: right;"><br /></div></div></div>Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-45723962409108856982021-10-22T11:51:00.003-04:002021-10-22T11:51:44.199-04:00Mindful Reflection<iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5OXiAcKEq8RWQob8ap8mY1JIEjaHeWKYXc8iXPkzC8fb7YQ/viewform?embedded=true" width="640" height="1599" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0">Loading…</iframe>Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-53387010540931073202020-10-01T15:45:00.003-04:002021-04-26T07:09:08.931-04:00SELF-CARE<p> <span style="font-size: x-large;">How are you feeling about distance learning? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Anxious?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Read about <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself#comments_bottom">SELF-CARE HERE</a>. Some of these strategies are great to improve your negative feelings about distance learning.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Or use the <a href="https://insighttimer.com/" target="_blank">InsightTimer APP</a> to relieve your stress and anxiety, or even to sleep better. It is FREE!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">🤗</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p>Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-87386973660629320332020-07-13T18:10:00.000-04:002020-07-13T18:10:12.914-04:00Virtual Field TripHi dear educators,<div><br /></div><div>A Bitmoji Virtual Field Day is a great way to promote Social and Emotional Learning in a virtual setting! It also encourages participation and engagement. I hope your school will try it soon. Please share your ideas with me if you have done something similar.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great summer! </div>
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Have a great summer!!Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-33790790759254316672020-05-20T19:54:00.001-04:002021-02-17T12:35:34.441-05:00Staff Wellness Virtual Classroom.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9dc3n8G7QFpr_XmLoQt239AFihWeSbKeZruI-AyjpVYdQ67l7jLi2Qcu6LTfyvOs5Rcv9kDBRacA63M6KD1qeNo4gCYn1jhzBR31zf9N9kQseIrELYZ-DHjPo2-xb7j53LkIY1hDAXh6/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="2560" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9dc3n8G7QFpr_XmLoQt239AFihWeSbKeZruI-AyjpVYdQ67l7jLi2Qcu6LTfyvOs5Rcv9kDBRacA63M6KD1qeNo4gCYn1jhzBR31zf9N9kQseIrELYZ-DHjPo2-xb7j53LkIY1hDAXh6/w640-h346/Screen+Shot+2020-05-20+at+7.49.27+PM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ICS Physical Education teacher, Ms. Kim has created this Wellness Virtual Classroom! <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10TqScPENucThpHI7Z0oA6iqwaf7k7i_N2Jwb29JK9v0/edit?usp=sharing">Click here </a>to see her room.</td></tr></tbody></table>Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-66158431794649604712020-03-31T06:11:00.004-04:002020-03-31T11:12:42.124-04:00Mindfulness - Relieve your Stress and Anxiety!! BE AWARE and PRESENT!<font color="#7b1fa2" face="courier" size="4"><b>Dear educators,</b></font><div><font color="#7b1fa2" face="courier" size="4"><b><br /></b></font></div><div><font color="#7b1fa2" face="courier" size="4"><b>This moment we are living now is definitely causing a lot of anxiety and stress. It is necessary to find ways to cope with the stress, so we can be as balanced as possible. The links below will show some ideas to practice mindfulness daily. I hope you can PAUSE everyday to be mindful about things we take for granted in our lives.</b></font></div><div><font color="#7b1fa2" face="courier" size="4"><b>Stay at home!</b></font></div><div><font color="#7b1fa2" face="courier" size="4"><b>Ms. Silvia</b></font></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwKabBSLNC21NYj9JRcLfCexGEqcVXvBupGpBCrj9irT0crKYH83Op1uR1KD-ovf-c_K2LFhgGLokuE5u3-UDW_I5lS76-heak1JmKhgoOcXG6rdR_uWJ1a_Boi02vODRUnrEc0kLDbdg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="383" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwKabBSLNC21NYj9JRcLfCexGEqcVXvBupGpBCrj9irT0crKYH83Op1uR1KD-ovf-c_K2LFhgGLokuE5u3-UDW_I5lS76-heak1JmKhgoOcXG6rdR_uWJ1a_Boi02vODRUnrEc0kLDbdg/s320/IMG_7279.JPG" /></a></div><div><a href="https://wideopenschool.org/programs/educator/prek-5/emotional-well-being/" target="_blank">Emotional Well-Being Activities</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/">Great FREE Mindfulness Exercises</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.pocketmindfulness.com/6-mindfulness-exercises-you-can-try-today/" target="_blank">Six Mindfulness Exercises for Adults </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-online-mindfulness-courses/" target="_blank">FREE Mindfulness Courses</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><a href="https://mindfulnessexercises.com/course/becoming-a-butterfly/" target="_blank">Mindfulness for Kids</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.yogiapproved.com/om/ways-to-teach-mindfulness-to-kids/">How to Teach Mindfulness to Kids</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-9276569337101287692019-11-02T18:47:00.003-04:002020-03-31T05:43:18.357-04:00Implementing SEL in elementary schools<a href="https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/SEL/EEF_Social_and_Emotional_Learning.pdf">Great resource showing steps to implement SEL in primary school! </a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-62642361690579543272019-10-14T10:12:00.000-04:002019-10-14T13:16:03.652-04:00Setting up HOPES & GOALS for each trimester.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear educators,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For a week, my 3rd graders reflected on their strengths, areas of improvement, hopes and goals, and finally their actions to accomplish their goals. We will keep track of this plan for the first trimester and review it at the end of each trimester. Students will take a copy home and share with their families.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have also included my own goal for this trimester, goal 24. I think as teachers we should be role models. Modeling how I will keep track of my goals will give my students some ideas for them to keep track of their own goals throughout this trimester.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">How about you? What have you done to include the SEL standards in your daily routine? Please share your ideas <a href="https://padlet.com/slima2009/40c9v6080wiu">HERE</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sincerely,</span><br />
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<br />Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-55165458900979941782019-10-03T06:50:00.000-04:002019-10-14T09:02:17.474-04:00Teaching Kindness is possible! <br />
Dear educators,<br />
Do you want to incorporate activities to teach kindness and empathy to your students? Take a look at the <a href="https://ri.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/teaching-kindness/">link </a>and explore videos and activities to use with your students! I hope you like it!<br />
Enjoy!<br />
Silvia<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have introduced yoga and meditation in my classroom since 2014. My students are used to this routine and will choose to practice either one during the transition to a different block. This <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2016/05/10/health/yoga-in-schools/index.html">article</a> will inform more about the benefits of practicing yoga or meditation in your classroom. I have found the practice very useful to help students to stay focused and relaxed. I usually teach yoga poses one by one. After students are comfortable with them, I will ask them to make their choice. I also play some relaxation music on Youtube and they will close their eyes and focus on their breathing for 2-5 minutes. Throughout the school day, I will probably repeat this practice from 3 to 5 times. I totally encourage you to give it a try! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ms. Silvia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A 3rd grader testimonial about his experience with yoga and meditation in my classroom. Hear what he has to say about it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">"I started to do yoga because my teacher Ms. Silvia teaches me how to do yoga in my classroom, so I can calm down. I decided to do it at home because it has been helping me to focus when I do my homework, without getting distracted. I also try meditation. I think it is good for me because when I breathe my back won't hurt. I can sit straight and meditate. That’s why I like to do yoga and meditation." </span></i></span></div>
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Ms. Silvia Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320093649538099894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528162716473763825.post-87612828111130808832019-05-06T19:57:00.001-04:002019-09-26T20:50:32.950-04:00Understanding Social and Emotional Learning - SEL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dear educators,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This toolkit was developed to gather resources and share ideas about how to integrate Social and Emotional Learning(SEL) in our daily routine. I am a 3rd-grade bilingual Portuguese/English teacher at the International Charter School in Pawtucket, RI. I am very eager to learn and adapt my practice with other educators around the world. I hope you will benefit from these resources and I also encourage you to collaborate and share your ideas with this blog community. I will be happy to add them here to make this toolkit more valuable and resourceful.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ms. Silvia Lima</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3rd grade bilingual Portuguese/English teacher</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">International Charter School </span><br />
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