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Conversation starters, activities  and games to support social and  emotional learning at home 

Introduction  

This resource aims to provide simple  and quick activities that you can do in your home to practice and  reflect on social, emotional and  relationships skills.  

It will help to extend and reinforce the  competencies students are learning  as part of the Resilience, Rights, and  Respectful Relationships program. 

 

What is social and emotional learning?  

Apart from teaching academic skills, schools also focus on building students’  resilience, wellbeing and positive social attitudes. Social and emotional learning  teaches students how to manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, show  empathy for others, maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.  

Students with well-developed social and emotional skills have a high level of self-worth  and know how they can use their strengths to achieve their goals. They can evaluate  choices and make responsible decisions. On a social level, they can play and solve  problems collaboratively. They are able to form healthy relationships and can relate to  others in a caring and respectful way. 

 

How can families support students’ social and emotional  learning?  

Social and emotional learning starts at home. Parents and families help to develop  their children’s personal and social skills, attitudes and behaviours in different ways:  

  • Conversations with children: Talking to children about how they are feeling and helping  them to reflect on their emotions, coping strategies and the issues they may face.
  • Role modelling: Children develop their social skills and attitudes by watching and  experiencing how other people manage their emotions and relationships.
  • Positive reinforcement: Recognising when a child demonstrates positive social,  emotional and relationship skills will help instil good habits and behaviours.
  • Providing a loving and calm environment: Establishing rules and routines to provide  structure and predictability. Showing affection and care towards children and  spending quality time together.

Activity to do at home: Personal Strengths

 

Activity 1: With a family member, take turns at drawing a portrait of each other.  Around the portrait write all the things you think each other is good at.  

Harmony Day

Please wear either cultural dress or ORANGE to celebrate this Friday 190321.

4B were lucky enough to have Ms Rani talk to them about her rich culture and some of our Authors and reporters have given us their insights into the session. Many thanks to Ms Rani for sharing with us.