STATES OF MIND I FEEL CONFIDENT BY STEPHANIE FINNE BLUE OWL BOOKS
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 confidence Explain that confidence comes from within Discuss What does it feel like when you are confident What helps you feel confident AFTER READING Talk to the reader about confidence and self awareness Discuss What are some things you are good at How does doing those things make you feel What small goals can you set and achieve to build confidence SEL GOAL Some students may struggle with confidence They may not be able to see their own strengths Help readers develop a vocabulary to voice their feelings Help them learn to stop and think about what they are good at and how that makes them feel Help build confidence by acknowledging achievements and hard work
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 10 16 CHAPTER 1 Confidence Is Key CHAPTER 2 Growing Confidence CHAPTER 3 Spreading Confidence GOALS AND TOOLS Grow with Goals Try This Glossary To Learn More Index 22 22 23 23 24
