QUESTION: The following are the five democratic life skills that Gartrell discu

QUESTION: The following are the five democratic life skills that Gartrell discusses in chapter 1. These are skills that we hope to help children gain as we work with them. These skills will help them to manage and regulate their emotions. Read over these skills and choose one to focus on for the discussion board. In the discussion board share:
Which life skill you choose.
Provide an explanation of what the life skill is.
Give examples of an activity, classroom routine or transition, or lesson you would do within your classroom to help children learn this skill.
Goals of Guidance: Democratic Life Skills
Democratic life skills include the ability to:(Pgs. 22-23)
See oneself as a worthy individual and capable member of the group.
Express strong emotions in non-hurting ways
Solve problems creatively, independently, and in cooperation with others
Accept unique human qualities in others
Make decisions ethically and intelligently