Stop, Think & Act | Conflict | Problem Solving | Social Emotional Learning |SEL
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This social skills and social emotional learning full curriculum "The Best Of Me" for Level 1 (Similar to 1st Grade) covers the areas of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making and social. This curriculum is also appropriate for gradePrice $79.00Original Price $101.75Save $22.75
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This social emotional learning PUPPET video lesson and social story game teaches students how stop and think before they act. There will always be conflict so students need to learn how to react appropriately such as first stopping, second thinking about how they will solve the problem and then third, do (act) what they thought about. *Note- You will need the internet ONLY to view the puppet video
What is this?
Let’s teach students how to Stop, Think and Act! This is simply done through an engaging puppet video lesson, social story game, related discussion questions, a transition to close the lesson, printable coloring award, an extended learning “idea” for that week and "The Best Of Me Awards!"
Should I look at the preview above?
YES! YES! YES! See preview for a better look at this product (you might not even have to read the rest after you see the preview but I would love it if you did). Everything included is mentioned in the preview above.
CONTENT
What is the puppet video and how do I view it?
In this video lesson, Tommy's brother kicks over his tower and Tommy gets so angry and wants to hit him. Instead, Tommy gets out his STOP LIGHT to follow what he should do: STOP, THINK, ACT. In the product there will be a link to click on to view the 6.5 minute puppet video. This is done through VIMEO (ad free and you don't need an account to view) and will require the internet. If you want to preview the video ahead of time you can do so on Boom Learning (you do not need an account to preview the video). After you touch the "preview" button below and are brought to the Boom Learning Site, click on the blue button that says view full size preview and proceed to page 2 to view the video. PREVIEW
What Is a social story game?
The social story game contains first the puppet video and then an 13-page social story where students answer questions about using the method: Stop, Think & Act. They need to decide if they show a thumbs up card (or use their own thumb) or a thumbs down card.
What are the discussion questions?
Questions to foster discussions about the lesson
What is the transition?
A simple question students will answer to help them transition smoothly to the next activity. This also should be used as DATA to see if students understood the lesson.
What is the printable activity?
A coloring sheet/award with Tommy’s picture on it!
What is an extended learning idea?
A simple “idea” on how to build on this lesson. This is done through modeling, teacher acknowledgement and praise.
How should I teach this?
- Watch the puppet video and then read the social story game on a DIGITAL DEVICE used as PDF or you can print it out. Students will use their thumb cards to show you their response for each page. Personally, I sometimes will stop to go more in depth on the pages I feel need to be discussed more and to expand on the story.
- Have students answer the discussion questions that go along with the lesson
- Complete the transition.
- Embed the extended learning ”idea” casually throughout the week/year to build on this lesson
- Print & Color the Award with Tommy's picture on it
- Hand out "The Best Of Me" awards throughout the week/year when you see students giving "The Best Of Me"
Let’s answer some more additional questions:
Is it easy to use?
This activity is simple, effective and easy to follow! I am a huge fan of simple because I think it does the trick most of the time while keeping the engagement, focus and attention!
Who can learn from this?
This lesson is grouped into Level 1 (as a part of "The Best Of Me" 1st Grade Curriculum), but can be used with all primary grade levels.
Do I teach this in a group setting?
You can teach this in a large group, small group or to individual students
How much prep do I need to do?
There is one OPTIONAL prep item (thumb cards-see preview). If you buy the entire ”The Best Of Me” curriculum linked below this is the ONLY prep item used in the entire curriculum besides the printables! YAY!!
What research supports this?
This is research based and aligned with CASEL’s 5 Areas of Core Competence in Social Emotional Learning.
Is there a digital version?
Similar Version of this game on Boom Learning (minus discussion questions and transition)- Click me!
What type of learners is it used for?
ALL LEARNERS
- In-Person through internet video and PDF
- Distant learning through internet video and PDF
- Homeschool(while replacing the teacher role with the “homeschool teacher” role)
Does it come in black and white?
This lesson comes in color. It is important for students to see diversity in the scenarios and color allows this. I recommend viewing it as a PDF or printing in color. The printable coloring sheet award does come in black & white.
FULL CURRICULUM CLICK HERE: Level 1 (Can correspond with 1st Grade, but can be used for all primary grades)
-Includes:
•5 lessons on self-awareness
•5 lessons on social awareness
•5 lessons on self-management
•5 lessons on relationship skills
•5 lessons on responsible decision-making
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