On Tuesday we had our first lower school assembly. Our theme was “tools to fix problems.” No matter what grade they are in, school they go to, or how many friends they have your son or daughter will encounter a problem when navigating the social world of school. Our job as educators is to not just teach the skills for academic success but to also teach the tools for social success.
The teachers pitched in to help me teach the main elements of social/emotional learning by performing skits on each of these topics; delivering an I message (also known as using your words to explain what is upsetting you), creating a win-win situation, learning how to cool off and gauge your emotional thermometer, being respectful of friends boundaries, and how to compliment your friends and make them feel good.
These are all skills that we will continue to work on throughout the school year. It is important that our students learn that although adults are here to help it is important to try and use a tool or two to try and fix a problem first. Students who develop the skills early on that allow them to successfully navigate the social aspects of school not only are happier but all are able to focus better on their academics.
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