ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [CE] (0-12) 10 :

10 ) Self-control

[CE] (0-12) 25 :

25 ) Perseverance

[CG1] (0-12) 85 :

85 ) PS:A1.8 - understand the need for self-control and how to practice it

[CG1] (0-12) 101 :

101 ) PS:B1.4 - develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems

[CG1] (0-12) 119 :

119 ) PS:C1.10 - learn techniques for managing stress and conflict

[CG1] (0-12) 120 :

120 ) PS:C1.11 - learn coping skills for managing life events

When we experience stressful events, our body enters "fight, flight, or freeze" mode, and our heart and breathing rates increase. One way that we can calm ourselves in stressful situations is to engage in deep breathing. Although we all know how to "breath," deep breathing to reduce stress and anxiety is a skill that must be taught. This resource provides a printable with visual explanations that will help teach students deep breathing techniques.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [CE] (0-12) 8 :

8 ) Cooperation

[CE] (0-12) 10 :

10 ) Self-control

[CE] (0-12) 12 :

12 ) Compassion

[CG1] (0-12) 82 :

82 ) PS:A1.5 - identify and express feelings

[CG1] (0-12) 83 :

83 ) PS:A1.6 - distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior

[CG1] (0-12) 95 :

95 ) PS:A2.6 - use effective communications skills

[CG1] (0-12) 120 :

120 ) PS:C1.11 - learn coping skills for managing life events

[HE] (0) 13 :

K.4.2) Name various emotions and feelings.

Examples: anger, sadness, joy, fear

[HE] (0) 14 :

K.4.3) Describe how to express feelings to prevent a conflict from starting.

[HE] (1) 13 :

1.4.2) Discuss ways to express feelings to peers in a healthy way.

Example: speaking calmly

[HE] (1) 14 :

1.4.3) Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.

[HE] (2) 14 :

2.4.3) Demonstrate how to communicate with others with kindness and respect.

It’s time to let your creativity shine with the Mood & Mindfulness Journal from On Our Sleeves! These fun activities for grades K-2 will help you better understand why you feel emotions like happiness and sadness, and help you describe how you are feeling.

This journal includes the following:

• • A page to identify words that describe emotions.
  • A mood meter to help students identify ranges of emotions as positive/negative and high energy/low energy.
  • A drawing page to show how people express emotions using their facial expressions.
  • Emotional conversation cards that support the discussion and demonstration of cooperating with others in a positive manner.
  • A fill-in-the-blank page for students to describe how they would feel in certain scenarios.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [CE] (0-12) 8 :

8 ) Cooperation

[CE] (0-12) 10 :

10 ) Self-control

[CE] (0-12) 12 :

12 ) Compassion

[CG1] (0-12) 82 :

82 ) PS:A1.5 - identify and express feelings

[CG1] (0-12) 83 :

83 ) PS:A1.6 - distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior

[CG1] (0-12) 95 :

95 ) PS:A2.6 - use effective communications skills

[CG1] (0-12) 120 :

120 ) PS:C1.11 - learn coping skills for managing life events

[HE] (3) 12 :

3.4.1) Practice skills needed to develop and maintain personal relationships.

Examples: conflict resolution, role play

[HE] (3) 13 :

3.4.2) Discuss healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.

Examples: using appropriate refusal skills, manners, communication

[HE] (4) 12 :

4.4.1) Demonstrate skills that communicate care, consideration, and respect for self and others.

Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

[HE] (5) 13 :

5.4.2) Compare positive and negative ways to respond to conflict and bullying.

It’s time to let your creativity shine with the Mood & Mindfulness Journal from On Our Sleeves! These fun activities for grades 3-5 will help you better understand why you feel emotions like happiness and sadness, and help you describe how you are feeling.

This journal includes the following:

• • A page to identify words that describe emotions.
  • A mood meter to help students identify ranges of emotions as positive/negative and high energy/low energy.
  • A page to create a drawing of themselves experiencing an emotion related to a recent event.
  • Emotional conversation cards that support the discussion and demonstration of cooperating with others in a positive manner.
  • A fill-in-the-blank page for students to develop positive strategies to enlist when experiencing a negative emotion.