MYP Affective Skills
How can students manage their own state of mind?
Mindfulness Awareness
Practice focus and concentration
Practice strategies to overcome distractions
Relaxing Breath...4-7-8 (Link)
Techniques for Impulsive & Distractable Students (Link)
Practice being aware of body-mind connection
Perseverance
Demonstrate persistence and perseverance
Practice delaying gratification
Emotional Management
Practice strategies to overcome impulsiveness/anger
De-escalating Angry Students (Link)
Assisting Angry Students (Link)
Impassivity Interventions (Link)
Practice strategies to prevent & eliminate bullying
Bullying Presentation for Educators (Link)
Practice strategies to reduce stress and anxiety
Stress - Stepping Stones to Mental Health (Link)
Self-Motivation
Practice analyzing & attributing causes for failure
Khan Academy - Self Control (Link)
Practice managing self-talk
Putting Positive Thinking into Practice (Link)
Practice positive thinking
Resilience
Practice "bouncing back"
Resilience Skills and How to Train Them (Link)
Practice "failing well"
Curated Video Playlist - "Freedom to Fail Forward" (link)
Finding the Glory in the Struggle (Link)
Practice dealing with disappointment & unmet expectations (Link)
Practice dealing with change