SEL Problem Solving!

What does SEL Stand for??

• Supercalifragilistic Expia Lidocious

• Social Emotional Learning

• Simple Exercise Living

• Single Entrance Library

When should we Stop, Name our feelings, and Calm down?

• Before we try to solve a problem

• After we try to solve a problem

• Only during emergencies

In this class, what do we use STEP for?

• To relax at the pool

• To SOLVE PROBLEMS in a safe and respectful way!

• To walk up the stairs

• To avoid dealing with our feelings

What is the first thing we do in STEP?

(What does the S mean?)

• Socialize

• Sort out our laundry

• Sing a song

• Say the Problem without Blaming words!

What is the second thing we do in STEP?

(What does the T mean?)

• Tinker with our Legos

• Think of Solutions!

• Think about stuff

• Talk while Mr. Peckham is talking

What do we do third in STEP?

(What does the E mean?)

• Explore Consequences (IF we choose this solution, THEN what happens?)

• Explain why the other person is wrong

• Examine your toenails

• Enter the Thunderdome

What's the last part of STEP?

(What does the P mean?)

• Pick out a comic book

• Pick on your little sibling

• Pick your nose

• Pick the Best Solution!

When we're saying the problem, what kind of words should we avoid?

• Gaming words (Roblox, Minecraft)

• Blaming words (Always, Never)

• Framing words (20"x24")

• Flaming words (Lava, Fire!)

What is one problem you've had that was similar to the one we talked about in class?

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What was your favorite movement break from SEL?

• Coach Terry

• Blazer Fresh

• Would You Rather

• Koo Koo Kangaroo