SEL Toolkit

(PK - 2)
Lauren & Bella
 Table of contents

01 Activities How to Teach 02

 Ways to Calm a
Child’s Anxiety
01
 Mindfulness Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKU6QwT8psY

This video is a 5 minute meditation session meant for

kids. It would be good at the beginning or end of the
class. At the start of the class, students need to be calm
so they can focus on the lesson. At the end of a class,
students shouldn't feel overwhelmed by what they just
learned.
 “Rainbow Breathing”
Cue your child to inhale, hold, and exhale while you count out loud, but add one
color per breath. Tell your child that when she takes a red breath, you want her
to visualize as many happy red things as she can (e.g. strawberries, watermelon,
kites, etc.) Repeat for all seven colors of the rainbow. Talk about the rainbow or
relaxing things she created while working on her breathing.

https://www.psycom.net/5-ways-calm-anxious-child
 Ways to Teach
Calming Anxiety
02
 Check - In & Reflection
Check - In
Teacher sets up a time at least
once or twice a week to check -
in with each student
individually. It's important that
the teacher validates the
student and offers their
support.
Reflection
Teacher reflects on what
his/her students shared and
give a group lesson about how
to cope with social-emotional
struggles. Make everyone feel
included and share personal
experiences to normalize
mental health
Mental Health Video!
Extra!
SEL Related Coloring