Mindful Mentality: Tolerance

Mindful Mentality: Tolerance — page 1
TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS Social and emotional learning SEL helps children connect with their emotions and gain a better understanding of themselves Mindfulness can support this learning and help them develop a kind and inclusive mentality By incorporating mindfulness and SEL into early learning students can establish this mentality early and be better equipped to build strong connections and communities BEFORE READING Talk to the reader about tolerance Discuss What does tolerance mean to you How do you show it How do others show it to you AFTER READING Talk to the reader about what he or she learned about tolerance from this book Discuss What are some other ways you can show tolerance Has there been a time when someone didn't tolerate or accept you How did that feel SEL GOAL Tolerance and empathy are key parts of social awareness Students are aware of differences amongst themselves but may have a hard time tolerating and accepting them Divide students into pairs and ask them to talk about things that make them similar and different Change pairs and discuss again Lead a group discussion about differences and similarities Encourage learning about the differences in the group