Safety & Person-Centered Focus
PRESENTERS: an * (asterisk) will mean that link goes to a file that people should also have had delivered in their packets. Different programs and districts may make different decisions about what to send. You can lead the group through the online objects and have them follow along on paper at home as appropriate.
High Priority Vocabulary
(The worksheet provided has no instructions. Use the instructions below. 2 options provided)
Oprtion 1: With the worksheet have participants draw the following as propmpted: (1 per box)
- Plus Sign
- Star
- Triangle
- The number 7
- The Letter M
- Square
Option 2: You can have participants pick out what to draw in the boxes.
No matter what option you choose, remeber to share screen and use the anotate option! Everyone is able to join! Make sure to follow along at home with your packet!
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Show & Share
Today we will show and share:
What's a job you've had? What did you have to wear for that job?
<Body Break> Look away from the screen, walk around and drink some water.
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Life Skills Story: **Secret Sounds**
In this story, Todd has a surprise for Kyle on his birthday.
Read the whole story today, or read half and finish tomorrow.
PRESENTERS: Read aloud with your group, or have some readers help. When reading aloud exaggerate tone and emotion somewhat to increase engagement.
Stop reading a few times to prompt participants to VISUALIZE what the words describe. This is an important part of learning to read well which is often challenging.
<Body Break> Look away from the screen, walk around and drink some water.
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Thematic Connection: Happiness
Did you know that our happiness increases as we age?
Part 1: Using the handout provided complete parts of the **Monthly Happiness Audit ** worksheet as a group.
Before starting the exercise, go over the different parts of the worksheet. (Presenters: Have Volunteers read out what each box says, starting from the upper left moving down)
Part 2: After you have reviewed each box: For this activity we will be reflecting about the Month of September. We will focus on 4 of the 7 boxes. (Presenters: If you have enough time, do all 7 of the boxes- It’s a great worksheet!)
1. Complete Box Titled: Recall your Happiest Moment of September. (Presents: Make sure to share screen this document so participants can annotate as they wish.)
2. Complete Box Titled: Recall your happiest moment of September. (Presenters: Encourage everyone to fill In the box at home, discuss it as a group and type in the chat if they want too)
3. Complete Box Titled: What put you in the best mood? Staff feel encouraged to share too!
4. Complete Box Titled: 1 thing you could have done better.
Now after completing the boxes, if you have enough time do more, go ahead!
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Happy in Everyday!
1. Get up and show us your happy dance!
Here is a song that might get you in the mood!
(Presenters: Please remember the Close Captions-Click the Box that has CC in it)
2. Reflect:
- How does being happy make you feel inside?
- What are your happy songs?
- What do you do at home that makes you feel happy?
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9 Ways to find Happiness in Everyday
Watch a quick video from National Geographic!
- Do you agree with the facts in the video?
- Did you like the video?
- What was your favorite part?
Find out more About the Author
New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner has dedicated his life to studying happiness and sharing his knowledge with others. And now in his newest book, he has unlocked nine major keys to achieving happiness in everyday life. These steps may seem simple, but they can go a long way in increasing your happiness over time
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What Did We Learn Today?
