November SEL -- Using Kind Language
November's SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) focus was using kind language. More specifically, we focused on how to solve conflict with others using kind words. It sometimes feel natural and maybe even justified to use mean words, but we can fix and keep friendships and good working relationships with others if we use kind words. Kindergarten -- Saying, "No." We read a book called, Let's Talk About Saying No. It talked about the right times to say no like when someone (a kid) asks us to do something we don't want to do or shouldn't do. We also talked about a kind way to say no: "No, thank you." "No, but maybe later." "No, my mom/dad/teacher said I shouldn't." We also talked about when we should say, "OK," or "Yes," like when a parent, teacher, or adults asks us to do something we need to do like clean up. To reinforce this lesson, we played the "Yes/No" game where students were asked