Integrating SEL and Mindfulness in OST Activities

Wondering how to make real and tangible social and emotional connections in virtual settings? This training offers simple and effective strategies to integrate Social and Emotional Learning skills in any virtual session using signature practices such as welcoming rituals, engaging practices, brain breaks, and optimistic closures. Participants also learn how to use no-fuss mindfulness tools to get their audience grounded, self-aware, and mentally focused and emotionally ready to engage in any activity.

Prerequisites:  SEL Basics Onboarding. Afterschool professionals and youth serving organizations. Prime Time Registry ID

Live Session Time:  3 hours              

Session Materials:  PSELI Racial Justice and Equity Toolkit, Participant Handbook

Core Competencies Addressed: Child/Youth Growth and Development: 1C: Use Developmental Knowledge to Create Healthy, Respectful, Supportive and Challenging Environments- Entry level and level 1

Primary QIS Scales Addressed: Safe Environment: I-A. Psychological and emotional safety; Supportive Environment: II-F. Welcoming atmosphere, I. Active engagement; Interaction: III-M: Sense of Belonging 

SELOC Items Addressed: Adult SEL Practice 1.2 Interpersonal Skills; SEL Integration and Infusion 2.2.a Signature Practices

Training Objectives:

1. Define Social and Emotional Learning and the benefits
2. Explore and practice simple signature practices and mindfulness tools that can be used in OST activities
3. Create a plan to integrate signature practices and mindfulness practice in OST activities

Training Outcomes:

1. Define social and emotional learning in their own words based on personal experiences
2. Embed simple mindfulness practices using evidence-based lessons, apps and resources.
3. Create a lesson plan template with, and facilitate, signature practices in OST sessions with youth

Participants must be Prime Time registry members in order to attend trainings.

If you are not a registry member, please choose "no" and enter your information on the following page.  After you press submit there will be directions on how to sign up for a registry orientation.

If you are a registry member, please choose "yes" and enter your registry member number to proceed with registration.

Should you have any questions please contact Prime Time's Professional Development administrative coordinator pdassistant@primetimepbc.org.

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