Nikki Carpenter

Mrs. Weller explains how to fire up your flexible thinking to unstick your stuck self. Flexible thinking occurs when you change your thoughts to adapt to a situation or consider a new or different way to solve a problem.

The SEL lesson aligns with the following CASEL competencies:

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Self-awareness: In the lesson, Mrs. Weller explains how the use of flexible thinking helps one understand and manage their emotions. This promotes self-awareness as it encourages students to reflect on their emotional state and learn to recognize and manage their emotions when faced with unexpected situations.

Self-regulation: The lesson teaches students how to handle unexpected situations by using flexible thinking to problem-solve. This helps students regulate their emotions and behaviors and enables them to react calmly and effectively in challenging situations.

Social awareness: The lesson highlights how flexible thinking can help students understand and consider the perspectives of others. This promotes social awareness as students learn to put themselves in other peoples shoes and understand their perspectives.