Why is it important to strengthen adult social, emotional, and cultural competence?
Social Emotional Learning is not just for students in K-12th grade but can also be utilized by adults to feel better equipped to manage real life situations. According to CASEL, studies have found that adults who can recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their own emotions:
- Are less likely to report burnout (Brackett et al., 2010) and have higher levels of relational trust with their peers at work (Bryk & Schneider, 2002), which lays a foundation for productive collaboration.
- Demonstrate higher levels patience and empathy, encourage healthy communication, and create safe learning environments (Brackett et al., 2008).
- More effectively teach and model social-emotional competence for their students (Brackett et al., 2008).
- Build and maintain stronger relationships with their students (Jennings & Greenberg, 2009), which leads to improved classroom management (Durlak et al., 2011) and fewer discipline problems (Marzano & Marzano, 2003).
- Positively contribute to the school’s overall climate (DiPaola & Tschannen-Moran, 2001)
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READ ALOUD: Malala's Magic Pencil
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As you listen to Malala's Magic Pencil, consider these questions:
- What did Malala want to do with her Magic Pencil?
- Why do you think the men in the story were trying to stop the girls from going to school?
- How can writing help the world become a better place?
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Want to check out more read alouds? In need of more educational resources? Having trouble accessing food? Click the button below to view a list of learning resources on our website!
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Make a Glitter Jar!
Glitter jars are super fun to look at and play with. It is a fantastic sensory toy and is great to remain calm or relax!
To make a glitter jar you will need:
- A jar or plastic bottle
- A jug of warm water
- 60ml glitter glue (some soap would work the same!)
- 3 drops of gel food coloring (optional)
- 60g-80g glitter (use as much as desired)
- Fill the jar almost entirely with water. Add glitter and a few drops of dish soap.
- Close the jar and shake it up. If needed, add drops of dish soap until glitter floats and the mixture reaches desired consistency.
Last but not least, when you need a break from your day, shake the jar up and enjoy!
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Continue celebrating Women's History Month by checking out this spotlight video on Childrens and Womens Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai. Malala would not let the Taliban stop her from seeking education for herself and many other girls after going to school was banned in Pakistan. In this educational video for students, we take time out to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Malala including winning the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 and more.
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Do you know the story of Simone Biles? Simone is one of the greatest athletes in history. At age 16, she won two gold medals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, including the all-around (the total score from competing in all events). She has now won 25 world medals, 19 of them gold. That’s the most in world gymnastics history!
How did Simone begin her gymnastics career? It all started with a trampoline at her grandparents house. Check out this Times for Kids article, This is Simone, to learn more!
Reflection Questions:
1. Simone Biles has helped change the face of gymnastics both with her incredibly difficult tricks and advocacy for mental health and fair treatment of gymnasts. What personal qualities have helped Simone become so successful?
2. What does it mean to be an advocate and a role model?
3. Even the greatest athletes in history sometimes get nervous and struggle with mental health. What do you do to relax when you are feeling stressed or worried about something?
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Activism, changemakers and hope for the future
Malala Yousafzai is the cofounder of Malala Fund. She began her campaign for education at age 11 when she anonymously blogged for the BBC about life under the Taliban in Pakistan's Swat Valley. Inspired by her father's activism, she soon began advocating publicly for girls' education, attracting international media attention and awards.
At age 15, Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban for speaking out. She recovered in the United Kingdom and continued her fight for girls. In 2013, she founded Malala Fund. A year later, she received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her advocacy for 12 years of free, safe, quality education for every child.
Watch Malala's inspiration TED Talk right here.
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Click to watch how to make Shahi Tukra which is considered the Pakistani version of bread pudding with just a few simple ingredients!
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Our Women's History lesson this month focuses on Malala, a woman making grand changes as she advocates for female education rights in Pakistan and around the world. For food explorers this week, we invite you to watch this video of how a traditional Pakistani dessert, Shahi Tukra, is prepared.
If watching with young learners, ask them what their reactions might be and if they would like to try cuisine from around the world one day? These small conversations can open up their minds to different ideas and allow them to practice cultural and social awareness along the way!
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Thank You for choosing Chicago HOPES for Kids!
This message was put together by,
Todd- Literacy Leaders Administrator
Sarah- AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Debbie- AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Phil - Digital Programs Coordinator
Deb- Outreach and Family Engagement Administrator
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