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LIFE AFTER THE MUTE BUTTON...

How do I MUTE without “MUTE”?

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How is learning different this year at school?

  • CIRCLE TOPIC

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What don’t we hear behind the mute button?

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LIFE WITHOUT

A MUTE BUTTON...

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IN THE CLASSROOM

Some of us are back in the classroom now.

The rest of us will be back in the classroom soon.

After being on “mute” for almost a year we need to learn how to regulate ourselves as we return to learning with other people!

What does it mean to “regulate” ourselves?

Regulate = Understanding how we feel and using our skills to help us make a good choice and be successful.

There are many different situations and times when we need to use self regulation.

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In the classroom

(virtual or in person)

We use SELF REGULATION

to wait our turn, especially

when we want to share our

ideas or ask a question.

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But how do we self regulate

and

Control our bodies?

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Using Self Control

  • STOP and count to 10.
  • Think of how my body FEELS. (What ZONE am I in?)
  • Think about my CHOICES: (What strategy will I use to help myself?)
  • Reset
  • Relaxation breathing
  • Write down my idea or question
    • White board
    • Post it note
    • Chat
  • Keep your hand up and wait to be called on
  • Act out your best choice!

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Let’s listen to this story about using self control

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Let’s Discuss!

  • How did everyone feel around Lacey when she wouldn’t stop talking?
  • What did Lacey learn when she couldn’t talk?
  • Why is it important to listen?
  • How could Lacey use self control to help her know when to talk and when to listen?

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Each day there are many opportunities for us to use self control. This week I would like you to notice when you need to use self control. Please share some of your most challenging times with us during SEL circle time so we can learn together and help one another!

Closing! (PART 1)

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LIFE AFTER THE MUTE BUTTON...

PART #2

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IN THE CLASSROOM

Some of us are back in the classroom now.

The rest of us will be back in the classroom soon.

After being on “mute” for almost a year we need to learn how to regulate ourselves as we return to learning with other people!

What does it mean to “regulate” ourselves?

Regulate = Understanding how we feel and using our skills to help us make a good choice and be successful.

There are many different situations and times when we need to use self regulation.

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In the classroom

(virtual or in person)

We use SELF REGULATION

to wait our turn, especially

when we want to share our

ideas or ask a question.

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It is important to wait our turn to talk!

My Mouth is a Volcano!

As you listen to the story please think about these questions:

Why is it important to wait my turn to talk?

How do other people feel when we don’t wait our turn to talk?

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Problem: Blurting out in class

(With voice or by unmuting)

Why is Blurting Out a problem?

What can we do about blurting out?

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How can I get My Teacher’s Attention without talking?

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Using Hand Signals

Here are some hand signals we could use in our classroom.

Any we want to change?

Any we should add?

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Using Self Control

  • STOP and count to 10.
  • Think of how my body FEELS. (What ZONE am I in?)
  • Think about my CHOICES: (What strategy will I use to help myself?)
  • Reset
  • Relaxation breathing
  • Write down my idea or question
    • White board
    • Post it note
    • Chat
  • Choose a hand signal.
  • Act out your best choice!

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Let’s Talk About What Will Happen

If We Blurt Out.

Reset

Reflection (self and with teacher)

Reminder #1

Reminder #2

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Let’s Role Play!

  • First Actor/Actress: TEACHER

  • Next Actor/Actress:

YOU

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Wrap Up

Today we will practice what we learned while on ZOOM. Tomorrow we will practice on ZOOM and in person!

IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE SELF CONTROL SO THAT EVERYONE FEELS THAT THEIR VOICE IS HEARD AND THAT THEY ARE READY TO LEARN. THANK YOU FOR WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP OUR CLASSROOM BE THE VERY BEST IT CAN BE!