Soul Shoppe News
Soul Shoppe has been working
actively in schools for the last six years and is created by founders Joseph Savage and
vicki abadesco! who are seasoned educators with over 30 years of experience working
with youth and adults. Soul Shoppe provides interactive assembly programs that teaches
students important skills to support them academically and emotionally through life.
The skills will focus on problem-solving, conflict resolution, creating a community of
learning and growth and defining and internalizing the character traits that create great
communities and citizens.
The objectives for the program:
- Creating Optimal Learning Environments: A foundation of Respect
- Personal Empowerment: Awareness around choices we make
- Skill Building: To navigate life powerfully
- Community Enhancement: Promote empathy and high level of functioning for all
- Joyful Living: Encourage a sense of freedom in all we do.
Throughout the year, we will have grade level workshops focused on a particular
character trait. We start with Respect and Responsibility as the foundation. For a list of
monthly traits, check with your school calendar. We encourage the parents and families
to check out the monthly workshops and learn with us.
In addition to the whole school assemblies, the Peace Program will train 30 student
Peacemakers (grades 3-5) who will support their student peers in resolving conflicts in
and out of the classroom. The Peacemakers will receive a four-part leadership training
where they will learn communication tools and conflict resolution skills.
We are looking forward to a fantastic, safe and productive year!
Contact Us For more information about about Soul Shoppe, visit our www.soulshoppe.com or call us at 415.334.0463.
October 07
See Parent Newsletter on Responsibility Through an interactive story, students learn about the "balloon". Emptying our balloons is a way to express the feelings we don't know what to do with in a way that is healthy. To "leak" our balloons means we are expressing our feelings in a way that is hurtful to others and to ourselves. Students will learn about feelings and how to be responsible for them.
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November 07
See Parent Newsletter on Respect The theme of respect focuses on what respect means and how it shows up in the classroom, in the schoolyard and at home. Students are introduced to the metaphor of the "Chair of Respect" and are challenged to look at their actions to decide whether or not they are making decisions that are respectful to themselves and to others.
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January 08
Positive Attitude See Parent Newsletter on Positive Attitude This month Soul Shoppe is teaching our students about having a Positive Attitude. Winston Churchill said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”. When Soul Shoppe facilitates a workshop, they don’t TELL students what to do, but they remind students that they have choices. This month the choice is between having a positive and a negative attitude. So please join us in reminding your child of the great person they are, and the amazing things they can do! |
March 08
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April 08
Appreciation The Power of Appreciation In several of our programs we highlight the importance of appreciation. We support students to practice this skill (and it is a skill) so that they can see the impact of using their words in a powerful way. Often times a whole room can shift its energy by one person taking a moment to share a sincere thanks. At a recent teacher in-service, a Soul Shoppe facilitator shared some ways to incorporate appreciations into the classroom. Read ON |
May 08
Do your best April and May are typical months for state testing. In our Do Your Best assemblies and workshops, we support students to look at different ways to face any challenge they may face--which includes taking a test! We teach basic strategies for them to remain calm and stress-free. One of the strategies we cover is the importance of water. The FDA along with other nutritional experts state that students should drink between 5-6 eight ounce glasses of water throughout the day. Thirst and dehydration are linked to poor learning and contribute to stress levels. Though other liquids are often substituted, water is the healthiest option to fill this basic human need. |
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