Strand A, Social Emotional Learning Skills

Learning Goal

We are learning how to be aware of how we think, how we feel, and how we connect with others in a healthy way.

The following activities can be integrated into teaching and learning within Strand B/C/D.

Specific Expectations

A1.1, A1.2, A1.5 (Grade 1-8)

Ophea Games/Activities

  • Experiencing a range of emotions during the school day is normal. Have students create a Copy Master #1: Feelings Chart to learn words to express their feelings, and reflect on healthy ways to express them.
  • Every day, students are exposed to big and small challenges that can contribute to feelings of stress. As they learn stress management and coping skills, they come to recognize that stress is a part of life and that it can be managed. Check out some of the games in the Active Living section and pair it with the Copy Master #2: Check & Reflect student reflection.
  • Self-awareness and identity skills help students explore who they are – their strengths, difficulties, preferences, interests, values, and ambitions – and how their social and cultural contexts have influenced them. Have students learn and practice skills in the Movement Competence section and create a Copy Master #3: “I can…” card identifying personal strengths as they monitor their progress reflect and share their accomplishments with peers or caring adults.

Educator Considerations