What I Like about Me!

One of many wonderful things about having a Dog Assisted Interventionist is that it allows us to weave in some Social Emotional Learning lessons along the way. 

In What I Like about Me, first graders identified characteristics that they are proud of in order to enhance self-acceptance, awareness of strengths and self-confidence.

This aligns with The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotion Learning (CASEL):

• Possess self-confidence - When students are able to recognize their strengths, their self-confidence grows.  Self-confidence is an integral piece of a healthy social emotional state.

Later we will tie this lesson into self-efficacy and social awareness.

Students discussed what they are proud of in the areas of family, friends, accomplishments.  They also brainstormed what Murphy would be proud of if he could communicate that with us.  

A powerful lesson for all involved!

Please click on photos to enlarge- check out the hallway near the tech room to see ALL of the first graders!