After creating the team, my next step has always been to go through the “Superflex Strategies” for each Unthinkable on the child’s “Unthinkables team.” In teletherapy, I have come up with a new idea and this is how we learn to defeat the team of Unthinkables over teletherapy! Here is what I do: However, this shift was quite beneficial when it came to creating my clients’ teams of Unthinkables. This allows me to see a child’s self-awareness, especially when I have my own idea of which Unthinkables are on their team!Īs we all know, having to shift to virtual therapy came with a lot of challenges. This is the team of Unthinkables that comes into their brain the most frequently. When I use this excellent resource with children, I have them use a handout (Handout, Lesson #6) from Superflex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum to make their own Unthinkables team. Glassman™ – Makes us have huge upset reactions to tiny problemsĮnergy Hare-Y™ – Gives us too much energy at unexpected times Rock Brain™ – Gets us stuck on what we want to do so that we can’t be flexible thinkers Unthinkables are the characters that sometimes come into our heads and make us behave in unexpected ways.
SUPERFLEX AND THE UNTHINKABLES HOW TO
Superflex is a superhero that teaches children how to defeat their team of Unthinkables™. I used my Superflex brain by seeing everyone else sitting still and calmed down.If you use the Social Thinking™ curriculum by Michelle Garcia Winner then you should know about Superflex™. “I couldn’t sit still during story time in class and was fidgeting around. I got up, walked to the bathroom took my socks off and put them in the hamper and had some quiet time.” – Jack “I was playing tag inside my home with socks on. In class, everyone’s bodies are calm, so if your body is busier, take a couple of deep breaths to calm it down. Tip to Defeat: Look around and see if your energy level matches those around you. I took a few deep breaths and calmed down, I went to sleep and when I woke up my mom was there and I got my hug.” – JessicaĮnergy Hare-y - I give people too much energy
“I thought my mom had left the house without giving me a hug. But I can always ask for help from my teacher”. Tip to Defeat: Find a thought that can change your worried thought to a calm thought: “Oh, this math problem looks too hard. Worry Wall - I make people worry too much Used my Superflex brain to sit down and focus on the story.” – Chloe & Laila “I was looking around and distracted by things going on outside the classroom when Ms. Used my Superflex brain to join the rest of the group and listen to the coach.” – Sebastian “I was trying to kick someone else’s ball at soccer practice when the coach was talking. Tip to Defeat: Turn your body and eyes away from the item that is distracting, and focus on what someone is telling you. Used my Superflex brain to make a good choice and listen to Ms. “I wanted to keep playing with Lego when supposed to be cleaning up. At first I said no but then I suggested a different game that we both could play.” – Abigail “I was playing with my dog, but my sister wanted to play a game that I didn’t want to. Think about your choices and choose one that helps others to feel good. Tip to Defeat: Take a deep breath and remember you always have a different choice. Rock Brain - I make people get stuck on their ideas There were some clear character favorites when the students were sharing their examples, but most importantly it was very evident that the concepts were resonating and they were on their way to become better social thinkers and social problem solvers!Ī few of the characters, the strategies to defeat them and some analogies from the students are included below. We interviewed each student in the class about the Unthinkables, and asked for any stories when they used their Superflex brains to defeat an unthinkable that was trying to sneak into their heads. They also really enjoy using the concept in everyday class room scenarios. What Do Students Have to Say? Students have loved learning about all 14 of the Unthinkables and the behaviors they represent. The social challenges in the book are given faces in the form of a villainous team of “Unthinkable” characters. Superflex develops in each student’s brain their own superheroic thinking processes to overcome challenges in different social situations that occur at school and home. It was designed to boost awareness, give strategies for social problem solving, and empower students to be proactive in their own self-regulation and behavior change. Superflex was not developed to cure, fix, stop, eliminate, or extinguish behaviors. The purpose of these books is to provide an engaging teaching tool to help students learn more about their own social behavior.
SUPERFLEX AND THE UNTHINKABLES SERIES
During this kindergarten class year, Teacher Gretchen introduced the Dancing Birds to a comic book series called SUPERFLEX.
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