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Washoe County School DistrictDistance Education Learning PlanMiddle School CalendarFor your academic assignments:Complete the content for the class you are enrolled in?on the day assigned.??Depending on your school schedule, you may not have all the class periods listed on this schedule.?If you aren’t enrolled in one of these class periods,?you don’t have anything to complete.?Some electives are not included in this packet. There is a work log at the end of the packet to assist you in documenting your work through this period of distance learning.?Your teacher will send instructions.Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Signature Practices: The SEL Signature Practices will help you structure and enrich your academic day at home. Write your openers and closers in a journal to practice self-awareness and self-regulation.Optimistic opener: Warm up your brain! - Start your academic day with this.Brain Break: A water break for your brain! Try this as you transition from one subject to the next. *Reminder: Choose a breathing exercise in place of physical movement when needed. Reflective Closer: Cool-down your brain! End your day with this activity to practice reflection.Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24 – Theme: MindfulnessMonday, April 20Class periods: 5-6-7-8 Complete: Lesson 7(if you are working out of a packet, complete lesson 7 in the first packet)Optimistic Opener: Mindfulness focuses your attention on the present moment. It is the opposite of rushing or multi-tasking. It helps you practice self-awareness by paying attention to your body, thoughts, feelings and surroundings. Being mindful requires us to be in-tune with ourselves. Look or step outside. What are some sensory details you notice? Have you experienced them before? Write about what you see, smell, taste, hear and/or touch.Brain Break: Power Pause: Take a moment and close your eyes if you wish... get into a relaxing position and breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth for 1 minute.Reflective Closer: Describe ways you were mindful today. What did it feel like? Is there something in which you have a raised awareness?Tuesday, April 21Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete: Lesson 8(if you are working out of a packet, complete lesson 8 in the first packet)Optimistic Opener: Mindfulness improves the following: mood, coping with pain and brain functions. It reduces stress and its consequences. Taken from: “How to Reduce Stress Through Mindfulness” | Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging With Physical Disabilities, does mindfulness look like to you? Describe any areas in your life where practicing mindfulness could be or has been helpful to you.Brain Break: Yawn and/or stretch for 10 seconds every hour. Do a fake yawn if you need to. Say “ahh” as you exhale. (A yawn interrupts your thoughts and feelings and brings you into the present.) Then stretch really, really, slowly for at least 10 seconds. Take another 20 seconds to pay attention to how you feel and get back to what you were doing.Reflective Closer: Describe how being mindful can help you lower your stress level. List any examples from today.Wednesday, April 22Class periods: 5-6-7-8 Complete: Lesson 8(if you are working out of a packet, complete lesson 8 in the first packet)Optimistic Opener: “You’re not responsible for what pops into your mind; you’re only responsible for what you do with it. It’s important to observe thoughts with curiosity.” Describe why you agree or disagree with these statements.Brain Break: 7/11 Breath: Breathe in as you count to 7. Breathe out as you count to 11. Repeat.Reflective Closer: Describe how you could encourage someone else to be mindful with you. What could you do together to be more mindful of others?Thursday, April 23Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete: Lesson 9Optimistic Opener: “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” Write down your thoughts about this quote. Describe why you agree or disagree. In what ways is the mind powerful? What kind of things are truly beyond our control? Why do you believe that?Brain Break: Take a moment and one deep breath. Close your eyes if you want… Slow down your breathing. What do you notice about your heartbeat? Now, be active for 30 seconds. What do you notice about your heartbeat? Observe the difference in your heartbeat when you were calm versus when you were moving.Reflective Closer: Take a piece of paper and write a word or phrase of inspiration that reminds you to be mindful. Decorate it if you wish and set it somewhere to encourage yourself to be fully present.Friday, April 24Class periods: 5-6-7-8 Complete: Lesson 9Optimistic Opener: “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” Describe your thoughts about this quote. How could this apply to you today?Brain Break: Compassion Hug: Stretch your arms out wide on the in-breath like you are hugging the whole world. Then, hold your arms across your shoulders on the out-breath (like you are hugging yourself). Repeat. Reflective Closer: Reflect on elements of mindfulness you practiced this week and complete the following sentence stems by adding as many words as you can; try to write at least 7. I am learning______. I believe ______. I can ______. Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1 – Theme: Organization & PrioritizingMonday, April 27Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete: Lesson 10Optimistic Opener: In this time of distance learning organization and prioritizing help you prepare for your future. They help you manage your time and possessions as well as meet your goals. Describe which tools you use to organize your time, assignments, activities etc.? How do you use them?Brain Break: Toe Wiggles: Try wiggling your toes from your pinky toe to your big toe. Now, wiggle from the big toe to the pinky toe. See what other ways you can mix it up! Reflective Closer: Describe which modern conveniences (technology, plumbing, grocery stores, etc.) you could definitely not live without.?Explain why.Tuesday, April 28Class periods: 5-6-7-8Complete: Lesson 10Optimistic Opener: Write about something that you have done for yourself lately. How did this improve your overall well-being?Brain Break: Silly Stillness: Try to move every muscle in every part of your body at once while holding one finger perfectly still. Can you be playful and focused at the same time?Reflective Closer: Describe how you are prioritizing (or could prioritize) healthy behaviors like exercise, connecting with people you care about, getting enough rest, drinking water, etc.? Wednesday, April 29Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete: Lesson 11Optimistic Opener: Distance learning has its challenges and its benefits or silver linings. Describe what you enjoy about distance learning and working from home. Discuss as many positives as you can.Brain Break: Snap Wink: Wink your left eye and snap your right hand at the same time. Then wink your right eye and snap your left hand at the same time. Switch back and forth as fast as you can.?Reflective Closer: How are you organizing your time during distance learning? List two or three things you enjoy (think back to your opener) that you could build into a daily routine that help you stay motivated.Thursday, April 30Class periods:5-6-7-8Complete: Lesson 11Optimistic Opener: If you had one extra hour of free time in a day, how would you use it? Explain why.Brain Break: PUZZLE MAYHEM! Get out a sheet of paper. Draw something you like on the paper. Make the drawing big, use up the whole piece of paper. Now, rip the paper up into 10 pieces and mix them up. See how fast you and/or someone in your home can put the “puzzle” back together.Reflective Closer: In this period of social distancing is there something, you’re finding time for that you couldn’t do before? Friday, May 1Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete:Lesson 12Optimistic Opener: Create a list of 5 tasks you need or want to complete today. Put them in order from most important to least. Try to finish your list before the day ends. 304800070612000Brain Break: Arm Door Jam: Go inside any door frame. Standing inside the door, push with the back of your hands against the door frame. Do this for 30-60 seconds. Once time is up, move out of the door and rest your hands at your side. What happens? What does it feel like? Why do you think this happens? Reflective Closer: Find something you can organize: a backpack, a closet, your computer files, a drawer... anything works! Write down how it feels now that you finished.Monday, May 4 – Friday, April 8 – Theme: Identity (if needed)Monday, May 4Class periods: 5-6-7-8Complete: Lesson 12Optimistic Opener: Identity is who you are as a person. It includes your age, name, culture, religion, likes and dislikes, your beliefs, your thoughts, your personality and self-expression. Remember, culture may include age, race, gender, music, family traditions, food, language, where you live and anything that makes you who you are! Learning about identity improves self-awareness.Write down your full name and any nicknames you might be called. Describe what is significant about your name. What does it mean? Who named you? Do you know any stories about your name?269049535877500Brain Break: Balance a pen or pencil on your index finger. Try to move it back and forth without dropping it. Switch hands. OR Stand on each foot for at least 15 seconds. Then try it with your eyes closed.?Now try it with your hands touching above your head. Can you balance on each foot with your eyes closed AND your hands above your head? Reflective Closer: Make an acrostic poem with your first name. Tuesday, May 5Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete: Lesson 13Optimistic Opener: Choose a song, book or movie that captures the theme of your life. Describe the connections.Brain Break: Crumple up a piece of paper and toss it from one hand to the other. Try it with one hand behind your back, tossing it over your shoulder. Switch hands. Reflective Closer: Choose a song, book or movie that represents what you want to be the theme of your life in the future. Would you choose the same option you described in the optimistic opener or a different one? Why or why not?Wednesday, May 6Class periods:5-6-7-8Complete: Lesson 13Optimistic Opener: Write about your favorite family meal, tradition and/or pastime. Describe what makes each of them so special.Brain Break: Power Pause: Take a moment, close your eyes if you wish, get into a relaxing position and breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth for 1 full minute.Reflective Closer: Choose one or more and complete the simile(s):My family is like _____________ because ____________________. Laughter is like ______________ because ____________________.My friends are like _____________ because ___________________. Example: Laughter is like medicine because it makes the body feel better.Thursday, May 7Class periods: 1-2-3-4Complete: Lesson 14Optimistic Opener: Write about your favorite time of the year. Describe?why you love it so much.Brain Break: 7/11 Breath: Breathe in as you count to 7. Breathe out as you count to 11. Repeat.Reflective Closer: Complete the sentences: I believe ___________ , because ___________________.I love ______________, because ___________________.I am _______________, because ___________________.“Am I good enough? Yes I am.” Friday, May 8Class periods: 5-6-7-8Complete: Lesson 14Optimistic Opener: Describe 3 things you value most and discuss why.Brain Break: 5,4,3,2,1: Wiggle your toes 5 times, shrug your shoulders 4 times, make arms circles 3 times, squeeze your hands into a ball 2 times, do 1 jumping jack (repeat as many times as needed). Reflective Closer: Reflect on this week’s distance learning. Describe something new you’ve learned about yourself. Additional ResourcesWashoe County School District SEL Webpage ................
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