Alden Central School District

Resources for Parents

Frequently used Acronyms

Student Social Emotional Resources

Social Emotional Learning:

Self Management - 7-4-8 Breathing

Self Management - 54321 Technique

Self Awareness - Feelings

Perspective Talking

Crisis Numbers

How do you know? Think of a time when you experienced similar feelings. Non-verbal cues like facial expressions and body language help us understand others' actions and emotions often more than verbal communication. What can you better understand about the people around you through non-verbal communication?

Practicing perspective-taking and empathy encourages Social Awareness, one of five core Social Emotional Learning Competencies.

*NYSed.gov/Office of Student Support Services