Mindful Mentality: Perseverance

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TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS Social and emotional learning SEL helps children connect with their emotions and gain a better understanding of themselves Mindfulness can support this learning and help them develop a kind and inclusive mentality By incorporating mindfulness and SEL into early learning students can establish this mentality early and be better equipped to build strong connections and communities BEFORE READING Talk to the student about perseverance Discuss some real life examples Discuss What does perseverance mean to you What are some other words or terms for perseverance Talk about a time when you showed perseverance What challenges did you face What did you do AFTER READING Talk to the student about practicing perseverance Discuss How do you feel when you work toward a goal How do you overcome setbacks Talk about ways you can show perseverance at home and at school SEL GOAL Talk with students about their goals Explain that setting a goal and a date to complete it by can help them achieve it Help them come up with ideas to check their progress Maybe it is a calendar or journal Some students may prefer weekly calendars while others might like short simple lists Also discuss ways students can help one another with their goals and dreams How can they be helpful supportive friends and classmates