Category: Me First (SEL)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) education for kids is a holistic approach that fosters emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience, and interpersonal skills crucial for success in school and life. Through engaging activities, discussions, and role-playing exercises, children learn to understand and manage their emotions, develop healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. SEL empowers kids to navigate social challenges with confidence, promotes a positive classroom environment, and cultivates a strong foundation for lifelong well-being and success.

💛 Emotional and Wellness Activity: “Color & Calm Check-In”

“Show Your Colors, Feel Your Calm” August 8, 2025 Good day before you do the lesson for today: Please see links listed below to add to the lesson: https://unleashedlearninggateway.com/2025/08/08/august-insect-of-the-month-peacock-spiders-tiny-dancer-of-the-outback/ https://unleashedlearninggateway.com/2025/08/08/august-animal-of-the-month-the-sloth-the-calm-master-of-canopy/ Instructions: Draw a Peacock Spider on one side of the paper and a Sloth on the other. Around the peacock spider, write emotions you feel... Continue Reading →

Feelings Forecast

Think About Your Feelings Pause and check in with yourself. Ask: “How do I feel today?”(Happy? Anxious? Excited? Frustrated? Calm?) Match Your Mood to the Weather Use your imagination! Think of a type of weather that matches your mood. Examples: ☀️ Happy = Sunny and warm 🌧️ Sad = Rainy and gray 🌪️ Angry = Stormy... Continue Reading →

🎨 Feelings Have Names: Emoji Cards + Scenarios

🧠 Objective: Help students express emotions by creating their own emoji cards and using them to respond to real-life scenarios. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R0KfKCLuT7c?feature=share ✂️ Materials Needed: - 5 blank index cards per student - Markers or crayons - List of scenarios - Optional: Hole punch and string to make an “Emoji Fan” 🎨 Step 1: Create Emoji... Continue Reading →

SCHWA SOUNDS

The "schwa" sound is the unstressed and neutral sound in many English vowels, typically represented by /ə/ in phonetic transcription. Here are the words you listed that contain the schwa sound: sober – the second syllable "ber" cluster – the second syllable "ter" normal – the second syllable "mal" minor – the second syllable "nor"... Continue Reading →

September- Suicide Prevention Month

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SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTHDownload Suicide Prevention Month: What You Need to Know What is Suicide Prevention Month? Why is Suicide Prevention Month Important? Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year, which is one... Continue Reading →

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35 Week Spelling Words/with Daily Homework

35 Week Spelling List for 6th Grade Week 1 Absorb Accumulate Adapt Advocate Affection Analyze Appropriate Argument Atmosphere Authentic Week 2 Benefit Boundary Campaign Capacity Category Challenge Character Circumstance Communicate Community Week 3 Consequence Consider Contrast Contribution Coordinate Culture Decade Democracy Demonstrate Dependent Week 4 Diversity Economy Effective Efficient Element Emphasis Encourage Environment Establish Evaluate... Continue Reading →

Daily Journal Writing

What is Daily Journal Writing? Daily journal writing is the practice of writing down thoughts, experiences, reflections, and ideas on a regular basis, typically every day. This can include anything from personal reflections, descriptions of daily events, creative stories, thoughts on specific topics, or even doodles and sketches. The key aspect is consistency, making it... Continue Reading →

Understanding Nouns and Pronouns

Understanding-Nouns-and-PronounsDownload Understanding Nouns and Pronouns What are Nouns? Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. They are one of the most fundamental parts of speech in English. Here are some examples: People: teacher, doctor, Emma, John Places: school, park, New York, beach Things: book, car, apple, computer Ideas: love, courage, freedom, happiness... Continue Reading →

Mastering Time Management: Strategies for Success

Effective time management is the cornerstone of productivity and success in both personal and professional realms. In today's fast-paced world, where distractions abound and demands compete for our attention, mastering the art of managing time is more critical than ever. Let's explore some practical strategies for optimizing your use of time, illustrated with scenarios that... Continue Reading →

The Fourth of July: America’s Independence Day

The-Fourth-of-July_-Americas-Independence-DayDownload The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a significant holiday in the United States, celebrated annually on July 4th. This day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from British rule. Why is the Fourth of July Celebrated?... Continue Reading →

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