Are you looking for easy-to-implement social-emotional activities for your classroom? These SEL Activities may be small in size but deliver a significant impact.
Activity: Students learn about composting and the importance of closing the loop in their food system. They then start a compost bin at home and/or in the classroom.
SEL Core Competencies: Responsible decision-making, self-management, self-efficacy
Grades: 3-5
Time: 20 minutes
Essential Questions: What is composting? What are the benefits of composting? How can composting help our community?
Student Action: In the coming days/weeks, students take a step towards being composters at home and/or take action to inspire someone else to join in the effort!
Program Connections: This activity focuses on caring for the environment, a theme that runs through our core programs. To learn more, visit our PROGRAMS page.
Author: This activity was written by ThinkGive Student Advisory Board member Sophia Cherawala.
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