Bear Necessities

Bear Necessities is a SEL class designed to help students develop the social and emotional skills needed to navigate school, relationships, and life with confidence and resilience.  

This class draws upon the WIN (What I Need) model, and provides flexible support tailored to students’ individual needs. Lessons are interactive, age-appropriate, and require students to apply what they learn to real-life situations. Some key components of Bear Necessities include: Building a strong sense of identity, confidence, and belonging; Building positive relationships and communicating effectively;  Managing emotions and coping with stress in healthy ways;  Developing empathy, respect, and appreciation for diverse perspectives;  Setting personal and academic goals; Solving problems and making responsible decisions.