Moments for Myself

Hey parents and educators, in these unprecedented times, social and emotional learning skills are a high priority in education. But where to get started? And how do you make the most of those teachable “moments”? In each episode of this limited series podcast, we break down a different SEL competency—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—by interviewing teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and nonprofit leaders. Their tips and experiences are a must listen for anyone teaching or raising kids today. And check out the Moments for Myself workbook, filled with SEL activities that help students learn more about themselves and the world around them. Find it at momentsformyself.com.

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Moments for Myself

Social Awareness

January 09, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 3

We look at social awareness through the lens of kindness by speaking with Jill McManigal, co-founder of Kids for Peace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which is also the home of the Great Kindness Challenge. We talk about approaching kindness as a skill, like athletics, that needs to be practiced to reap its benefits. We also talk about red flags for parents to watch out for and how simple acts of kindness can lead to much greater results in the overall ability of kids to have high social awareness.

More about the Great Kindness Challenge
The challenge begins on January 24th-28th 2022. Visit the site to learn more.

More about Jill McManigal
Jill is the co-founder and executive director of Kids for Peace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which is home of The Great Kindness Challenge. She has her Masters in Education, with an emphasis in Service Learning, a BA in Communications from the University of Southern California, Nonprofit Management Certificate from Chapman University, and a Certificate of Leadership from the Fieldstone Foundation. She is a former elementary school teacher who has written and directed numerous children’s musicals and inspirational rallies. Jill is the recipient of several leadership awards including Bank of America’s Local Hero Award; Congresswoman Susan Davis’s Empowering Youth in Service Award; ABC Channel 10’s Leadership Award; CISV Founders Award; Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s Award of Excellence; the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition; and President Obama’s Call to Service Award. When she is not loving up her children, Hana and Bodhi, or running Kids for Peace, Jill loves to travel and participate in sprint triathlons where she gets to enjoy the outdoors swimming, biking and walking. Jill’s true passion is working closely with children and making the world kinder and more compassionate for all. Contact Jill: jill@kidsforpeaceglobal.org

You can also catch replays of a series of SEL webinars McGraw Hill did with Jill: