Social and Emotional learning activities you can do at home
Helping our kids be more resilient
This unsettling time is such a great opportunity to build and model resilience for our children. I have been talking to your kids about being resilient and showing persistence for a few years now. Have them tell you about what they have learned...
Here's a good way to teach resilience to your kids --
Explain to your children that each one of us is like a tree. And the challenges we're facing are like the wind which bends the tree. Trees stand strong despite the wind because of their strong root system (or support system): family, friends, pets, their GROWTH MINDSET, positive thoughts, beliefs, values, etc. Trees need wind to blow against them because it helps their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller. In other words, the tree welcomes the strong wind because it helps it grow STRONGER!
So similar in life, challenges make us stronger! Such experiences as we are facing these days develop our character and our mindset and deepen our roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall! Tough challenges make us stronger, if we are able to "bounce back" and be resilient. (adapted from "biglifejournal.com)
A favorite video (that the kids love too) about bouncing back from tough challenges and being resilient is called "Boundin'" and can be found on Disney+, but I have attached a copy below.
Here's a good way to teach resilience to your kids --
Explain to your children that each one of us is like a tree. And the challenges we're facing are like the wind which bends the tree. Trees stand strong despite the wind because of their strong root system (or support system): family, friends, pets, their GROWTH MINDSET, positive thoughts, beliefs, values, etc. Trees need wind to blow against them because it helps their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller. In other words, the tree welcomes the strong wind because it helps it grow STRONGER!
So similar in life, challenges make us stronger! Such experiences as we are facing these days develop our character and our mindset and deepen our roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall! Tough challenges make us stronger, if we are able to "bounce back" and be resilient. (adapted from "biglifejournal.com)
A favorite video (that the kids love too) about bouncing back from tough challenges and being resilient is called "Boundin'" and can be found on Disney+, but I have attached a copy below.
