Emotions Matter

An Overview for K-8 Families

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Welcome!

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• Introductions and Upcoming workshops
• Why Emotions Matter
• The Skills of Emotional Intelligence
• The RULER Tools
• The Emotion Judge vs. Emotion Scientist
• Family Practice
• Family Follow up Resources

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Who am I? Whats up next?

Jason Levene, District SEL Coordinator

• Background
• My experience with RULER

Workshops In person - Repeated virtually

March 11 and March 26 (zoom)

April 9 (in person) and April 24 (zoom)

District SEL Website

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Emotions Matter!

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Emotions (and what we do with them) influence:

• Attention, memory, and learning
• Decision making and judgment
• Relationship quality
• Physical and mental health
• Everyday effectiveness

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…at home, in the classroom, and at work!

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Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

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--Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

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Learning

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social and emotional.

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What is Emotional Intelligence?

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• Emotional intelligence is about what we “do” with our emotions.

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• It gives us a guide to understand the role of emotions, the information we can gain from them and our ability to manage them.

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• We need these skills to be successful in school, at work and in life.

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What is RULER?

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• RULER is an approach to social and emotional learning that teaches the skills of emotional intelligence and includes everyone in the school community.�
• RULER is involved in all parts and aspects of the school.

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• Research shows that RULER reduces problem behavior, promotes positive relationships, and improves academic achievement. �

The RULER Skills

I D E N T I F Y

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R ecognizing emotions in oneself and others

U nderstanding the causes and consequences of emotions

L abeling emotions with a nuanced vocabulary

E xpressing emotions in accordance with cultural norms and social context

R egulating emotions with helpful strategies

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The RULER Tools

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THE MOOD METER

THE CHARTER

THE META-MOMENT

THE BLUEPRINT

Emotion Judge vs. Emotion Scientist

Emotion Scientist: Approaches emotions (ours and others) from a place of curiosity and questioning. Looking for the emotions behind the behavior/action.

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Emotion Judge: Approaches emotions (ours and others) from a place of judgement. Looking solely at the presenting behavior/action.

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When we act as an Emotion Scientist, we build empathy and connection with others.

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RULER in the Classroom

• Core routines:�
• Adaptable practices based on the RULER Tools that can be integrated into class schedule and academic instruction �
• Repeatable, customizable activities that enhance the emotional environment of the classroom

Family Practice

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• Pay attention to your emotions and the emotions of others.

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• Feel your feelings and name them. This helps us know ourselves better and make better decisions.�
• Take your child’s feelings seriously. Listen to their feelings and ask questions to get to the underlying causes.

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Family Practice

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• Choose your response wisely. Having feelings is different from acting on feelings.�
• Model effective strategies for your child with how you manage your own emotions. �
• Remember there is more than one way to look at a situation. Sharing different points of view within your family can be a great learning experience. �
• Stay connected by taking time each day to reach out and let them know you care.

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Family Resources

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How We Feel App

(Android/Apple):Free

Emotional Understanding and Exploration for the user.

“Dealing with Feelings” Webcast

Dr. Marc Brackett

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“Permission to Feel”

Book by

Dr. Marc Brackett

Relationships are the soil in which children’s social-emotional learning skills grow.

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JONES & BOUFFARD

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Thank you!

Questions?

Upcoming Date Reminders:

April 9 (in person) - School Committee Room

April 24 (zoom)

“Diving Deeper into the RULER Anchors”

Google Feedback Form

RULER is a Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) SELect Program and is included in the CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs. This designation means that RULER is an evidence-based, well-designed, and classroom-based program that systematically promotes students’ social and emotional competence, provides opportunities for practice, and offers multi-year programming; and delivers high-quality training and other implementation supports. Learn more by visiting https://casel.org/

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