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PBSES Newsletter

October 16th, 2020

PBSESNewsletterOctober 16th, 2020

Happy Fall Y'All

Happy Friday!

This newsletter will cover:


  • NEW SEL Lessons from Mrs. McD
  • Positive Coping Strategies
  • Art SEL Lessons: Gratitude Trees
  • Teacher Humor

NEW SEL Lessons with Mrs. McD NEW SEL Lessons with Mrs. McD

Understanding Moods & Emotions

Mojo is in a bad mood, affecting everyone around him. How can he make sense of his emotions? Is there anything he can do to feel better? This three-episode series highlights moods and how any student can take control of their attitude.


Lesson Links:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_IynIKhels (Lesson 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kl5HK7Zf4A (Lesson 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43r9Is05uCY (Lesson 3)

Positive Coping Strategies Positive Coping Strategies

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Deep Breathing

Take time to have students deep breathe in class for 1-3 minutes. This can reduce stress and increase focus. Please click below for guided breathing strategies.


Click here for Rainbow Breathing

Click Here for Square Breathing

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Soothing Music

The use of soothing music can help students relax and focus while they are working. It is also a great strategy to teach for mindfulness relaxation.


Click here for a link to soothing Disney music to use in the classroom.

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Nature

Nature is a great positive coping strategy for students and adults. Nature brings relaxation to the mind and body according to research. Bring nature in the classroom by playing a video below.


Click here for a fall video with soothing music!

Click here for a winter video with soothing music!

Art SEL Lessons with Mrs. McD Art SEL Lessons with Mrs. McD

Schedule an Art SEL Lesson: Gratitude Trees

Looking for a fall activity to do with your class? Schedule a Gratitude Tree lesson with me! Students will explore the concept of gratitude, then receive a step-by-step lesson to create paper gratitude trees to hang for fall. Please contact me to schedule a 30 minute time slot for this lesson.

Teacher Humor Teacher Humor

What It's Like to Be Quarantined With a Teacher

You are stronger than you know. Believe in yourself! You are stronger than you know. Believe in yourself!

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