States of Mind: I Feel Anxious

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TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS Social and emotional learning SEL helps children manage emotions create and achieve goals maintain relationships learn how to feel empathy and make good decisions The SEL approach will help children establish positive habits in communication cooperation and decision making By incorporating SEL in early reading children will be better equipped to build confidence and foster positive peer networks BEFORE READING Talk to the reader about noticing anxiety Explain that everyone feels it sometimes Discuss Have you ever felt worried What are some things you have felt worried about How do you think feeling worried and feeling anxious are the same What about excitement AFTER READING Talk to the reader about the way anxiety makes us feel and act Discuss What are some signs and symptoms of anxiety Does it impact the way you think and feel What can you do if you feel anxious SEL GOAL Anxiety is common and impacts many people of all ages While it can feel similar to excitement anxiety is usually defined as a feeling of extreme worry or unease Some students may struggle with anxiety but not know how to express their anxious thoughts or feelings Help them find words for their feelings and inner experiences