Hello Parents and Guardians! Your students are participating in a Social Emotional Learning lesson on February 2nd as stated in the parent letter sent home a few weeks ago. In this first lesson students will be learning about Bullys/Bullying and/or that their Emotions Matter. Here are some discussion points for you to have at home after the lesson takes place.
Grade 6: Common Types of Bullying
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will discuss different types of bullying, and increase their awareness that bullying can look and feel different in each situation.
Question
Ask your child if they have experienced bullying or negative jokes recently. Encourage them to tell you how it made them feel and let them know you’re there to support them.
Grade 7: Emotions Matter
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how their brain handles strong emotions and brainstorm positive and negative decisions they might make when they feel a strong emotion.
Question
Ask your child about a negative decision they recently made because they were feeling a strong emotion. Help them think about how they can turn that negative decision into a positive one if they feel that emotion again.
Grade 8: Understanding Bullying
Summary
This week’s lesson will help your child examine common beliefs about bullying and harassment. They will begin to gain a perspective on how their opinions compare to those of others.
Question
Ask your child what they think enables bullying and harassment. Encourage a conversation about why bullying and harassment still happens.