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WHY SHOULD I USE HEARTSMART IN MY CLASSROOM?

WHY SHOULD I USE HEARTSMART IN MY CLASSROOM?. BRIDGING ACADEMIC AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING Mysteries of the Heart http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyfm5_LLxow Leah Smith and Roxanne Morley Anderson. STATISTICS FROM CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH. ANXIETY DISORDERS ARE ON THE RISE

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WHY SHOULD I USE HEARTSMART IN MY CLASSROOM?

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  1. WHY SHOULD I USE HEARTSMART IN MY CLASSROOM? BRIDGING ACADEMIC AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING Mysteries of the Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyfm5_LLxow Leah Smith and Roxanne Morley Anderson

  2. STATISTICS FROM CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ANXIETY DISORDERS ARE ON THE RISE • 25.7% of eight year old children • 15.7% of twelve year old children • 21.4% of seventeen year old children • The total number of 12-19 year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is a staggering 3.2 million.

  3. IN OUR FAST PACED, INCREASINGLY COMPLEX WORLD YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES. THEY ALSO NEED TO LEARN NEW SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATE AND ADAPT TO THE CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT NECESSARY SKILLS FOR 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS INCLUDE: • WORKING TOGETHER IN SMALL GROUPS • PROBLEM SOLVING • CREATIVITY • SELF REGULATION

  4. At the core of the Heart Smart program are key social and emotional competencies. Research has shown that children who are educated in social and emotional skills: • Perform better at school • Develop better relationships • Experience greater confidence • Persevere with challenging tasks • Communicate their needs better

  5. Social and emotional Learning • Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which we learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors (Elias et al., 1997).

  6. School Performance, Behaviors and AttitudesWhat Does the Research Say? Students who experience SEL: Better problem solving and planning ability Higher achievement test scores and grades Fewer absences and improved attendance Participate in class more Better understanding of consequences of behavior More positive attitudes towards school and learning

  7. The Time is Right • Preschool to age nine is a time of great intellectual and emotional development. • The early years are an ideal time for children to learnand practice these effective, age appropriate skills. • This learning can help children move from the stress zone to feeling more relaxed, confident, and in control. • http://www.ohpe.ca/node/6813/ Ontario Health

  8. How Can You Help Children Manage Everyday Stress?

  9. A final thought…

  10. Resources • The Canadian Mental Health Association has a great site with a lot of information about maintaining good mental health http://www.cmha.ca/ • http://www.mymentalhealth.ca/ also has great ideas on maintaining good mental health. • http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/1652.asp  This site features the Bounce Back Books that provide some great activities to help build resiliency skills at home. (Some of these activities are easily adapted to the classroom.) I have a few copies of this book in hard copy that I can drop off at the school tomorrow afternoon if you would like them for the meeting. • Even primary students suffer from stress (Australia) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-10-17/even-primary-school-students-suffering-from-stress/701654 • The Mental Health Help Line is 1-877-303-2642

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