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LETTING GO - A PRESCHOOL STORY
Explain that it is normal for us to get angry about certain things but that we can also choose not to be angry. Explain that some people...

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Aug 24, 20223 min read


I'M PROUD OF MYSELF-A PRESCHOOL STORY
Explain to that some people believe that “I’m can’t do anything right” and others believe that “I am proud of the things that I do well”...

adinalisw
Aug 10, 20222 min read


HALLMARK, HARLEQUIN AND RELATIONSHIPS
“I’m telling you, the perfect person will show up at my doorstep. They will check off every single thing on my list. We will never have...

adinalisw
Jun 2, 20223 min read


TIME WELL SPENT?
“Why is that pile of papers not straight? I know that’s not how I left it. What is going on? I know I just alphabetized those books –...

adinalisw
May 12, 20223 min read


“THE SECRET OF LIFE IS ENJOYING THE PASSAGE OF TIME…”
“Just follow the ball. Sounded so simple. How clutzy can I be? Why can’t I get this? I missed every single volley. What is my...

adinalisw
May 4, 20223 min read


INCREASING WIN-WIN RELATIONSHIPS
"Sure I remember our lunch plans. 1:00 right? Well, I guess I can make it for 12:00 if I change my doctor’s appointment. You want to...

adinalisw
Apr 27, 20223 min read


SETTING POSSIBLE STANDARDS
“I can’t believe I did that. How stupid can one person be? I should have known better. What the heck was I thinking? What’s my problem?...

adinalisw
Apr 14, 20223 min read


WHAT AM I REALLY WORTH?
“Sure, I’ll have more mashed potatoes. Be right back.” These family things always make me see how little I’ve accomplished. Brother...

adinalisw
Apr 6, 20222 min read


HOW CAN I POSSIBLY LIKE MYSELF?
“Yuck – crooked teeth; graying hair that’s getting harder and harder to cover; a waist that I haven’t seen in a decade; - How can I...

adinalisw
Mar 30, 20222 min read


WE CAN WORK IT OUT
“I started my morning behind some idiot going 25 in a 35. Followed in quick succession by my boss putting yet one more thing on my plate....

adinalisw
Mar 23, 20224 min read


"CLAP ALONG IF YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPINESS IS TO YOU"
“Well, they finally got us seated before the line got any longer. But I really wanted a booth. Oh great, they have 150 pancake options...

adinalisw
Mar 16, 20223 min read


WORRY PERISCOPE, DOWN!
Okay. What’s on my schedule? Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong today. My day is gonna suck. I know I’ll be stuck in traffic. ...

adinalisw
Mar 9, 20223 min read


HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
“Did you ever do something and then a second later, wish that you hadn’t? Man, I wish I could rewind to the moment before I yelled at my...

adinalisw
Mar 1, 20223 min read


EDITING OUR LIFE SCRIPTS
“Open the drapes, grab my coffee. Okay. What are the problems going to be today? What’s not gonna work? What am I gonna do wrong? ...

adinalisw
Feb 22, 20223 min read


BECOMING OUR BEST SELVES
Social-emotional learning helps us become the best possible versions of ourselves. While we make this available for children and...

adinalisw
Feb 16, 20224 min read


DESIGNING MYSELF-SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GOALS
You have an exciting, impactful opportunity ahead of you. You can help students take important steps toward becoming who they want to be...

adinalisw
Jan 6, 20223 min read


SEL STANDARD - RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
The ultimate goal of our social-emotional teaching has been to empower students’ socially-emotionally intelligent choices. This can be...

adinalisw
Nov 30, 20213 min read


SEL STANDARDS - PERSEVERANCE AND SELF-ADVOCACY
In this blog, we will continue to identify tools with which to fulfill specific SEL standards. We will first look at objective A4 in the...

adinalisw
Oct 14, 20213 min read


SEL STANDARDS: Self-Awareness & Self-Management
In this blog, we will begin to explore emotions – the often hidden driving force behind our choices. Students will be able to apply their...

adinalisw
Sep 23, 20214 min read


SEL - THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
This blog will continue to provide the crucial framework to maximize your students’ socially-emotionally intelligent choices, and fulfill...

adinalisw
Sep 15, 20214 min read
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