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Fuel Challenge
Sami receives a letter from a viewer who wants to know why he has to eat fruits and vegetables. After discussing healthy fuels, Sami calls Tex, who shares a challenge he was once given that helped him overcome his own fears of trying new foods.
SEL Components:
Responsible decision making
Promoting personal, family, and community well-being
Healthy eating habits
Believe in Yourself
When Sami receives a stack of letters about kids being hurt by mean words, he helps Arnie and viewers learn how to use positive self-talk, build confidence, and support others with kindness.
SEL Components:
Understanding one’s own emotions
Experiencing self-efficacy/confidence
Standing up for the rights of others
Confidence in Reading
A viewer writes to Sami asking how she can finish her classroom’s book reading challenge. Sami calls world famous author Basil Johnston for advice on building confidence in reading.
SEL Components:
Having a growth mindset
Developing interests
Showing the courage to take initiative
A Tough Decision
Professor Circuit finds himself at a new laboratory in a group where he doesn’t feel comfortable - but wants to be liked. Sami gives him some tips on how to make a tough decision by listening to your inner voice.
SEL Components:
Resisting negative social pressure
Learning to make a reasoned judgment after analyzing information
Establishing one’s own values
Move Every Day
Grandpa Circuit feels achy and is in a bad mood from sitting for too long. Sami teaches him how moving his body can boost his mood, help him focus, and give him energy.
SEL Components:
Modeling healthy behaviors
Showing the courage to take initiative
Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
Honest vs. Negative Thoughts
When Sami feels overwhelmed and wants to give up, the Professor helps him to identify negative thoughts and replace them with positive, honest words.
SEL Components:
Linking feelings and thoughts
Experiencing self-efficacy/confidence
Having a growth mindset
Expressing Emotions
When Arnie gets angry at Sami, he must learn how to identify his feelings, calm down, and express himself to solve the problem and be understood.
SEL Components:
Understanding one’s own emotions
Communicating effectively
Developing positive relationships
Mapping Out Your Goals
Sami shares his story of overcoming challenges and highlights the importance of writing down goals to help us know where we're going, while reminding viewers that their dreams can come true if they work hard and never give up.
SEL Components:
Setting personal and collective goals
Using planning and organizational skills
Showing the courage to take initiative
Your Circuit of Powers
When a letter arrives from a viewer asking about self-respect, Sami demonstrates how each of our powers influence guide us in making smart choices every day and build confidence in who we are.
SEL Components:
Establishing one’s own identity
Linking feelings and thoughts
Showing the courage to take initiative
Movement is Key
Sami uses Movement to help Tex beat the blues when he’s stuck indoors during an unusual Texas snowstorm.
SEL Components:
Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
Identifying and using stress-management techniques
Modeling healthy behaviors
Acts of Kindness
When Arnie posts a dance video online and gets negative feedback, he’s ready to give up. What power can Sami use to help him keep going?
SEL Components:
Viewing things from another’s perspective
Demonstrating empathy and compassion
Showing concern for the feelings of others
Balancing Healthy Fuels
A letter comes in from a viewer who has been eating too much candy. Using the power of Fuel, Chef Di Giorno gives some advice on healthy eating.
SEL Components:
Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
Learning to make a reasoned judgment after analyzing information
Modeling healthy behaviors
When Things Go Wrong
Sami encounters a technical glitch that leaves him frustrated, but with Tex's advice, he demonstrates creative problem-solving and the power of never giving up.
SEL Components:
Having a growth mindset
Showing the courage to take initiative
Positive thinking/mindset
Healthy Habits Game Show
Professor Circuit is a contestant on a popular gameshow – will he be able to answer 4 questions about Healthy Habits correctly?
SEL Components:
Healthy eating habits
Modeling healthy behaviors
The Courage to Try Something New
Arnie is faced with a challenge when he’s asked to be in the school play. Will he let his fear stop him from trying something new?
SEL Components:
Setting personal and collective goals
Showing the courage to take initiative
Growing one’s confidence and sense of purpose
Listen to Learn
When the Professor makes a big mistake in the lab after not paying attention to instructions, Sami explains how listening is the key to learning.
SEL Components:
Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
Communicating effectively
Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
The Power to Persevere
A viewer asks Sami for advice on becoming an author, and Sami turns to world-famous author Basil Johnston for his thoughts and advice.
SEL Components:
Experiencing self-efficacy/confidence
Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness
Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
Doing the Right Thing
When Arnie finds something valuable that someone lost, Sami helps Arnie think about all of the options he has in front of him. Will Arnie do the right thing? Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
SEL Components:
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By this point, I shouldn't have to explain myself
Experiencing Loss and Grief
Note: This video deals with the loss of a family pet. If you do not feel your students would receive this video well, do not play it for them.
When Sami is reluctant to talk about the big thing that is bothering him, LORA and Tex remind him to use his power of Expression and not let sad feelings bottle up inside. Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
SEL Components:
Understanding one’s own emotions
Communicating effectively
Linking feelings and thoughts
Find the Reasons
When Chef Digiorno wants to close his restaurant after an embarrassing mistake, Sami must convince him to use his power of Positivity to find the reasons to keep going. Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
SEL Components:
Experiencing self-efficacy/confidence
Having a growth mindset
Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
Fuel to Start Your Day
Sami oversleeps and is having a rough time getting up and starting his day! Learn how the power of Fuel helps get Sami’s day going. Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
SEL Components:
Healthy eating habits
Modeling healthy behaviors
Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
Kindness Boomerang
Grandpa Circuit explains how, when it comes to friendship, kindness is like a boomerang: whatever you put out there comes back to you eventually. Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
SEL Components:
Modeling kindness
Developing positive relationships
Recognizing strengths in others
Overcoming Fear
Sami receives a letter asking about his own personal fears, and shares one of the biggest challenges he faced when he first started sharing his story.
SEL Components:
Understanding one’s own emotions
Experiencing self-efficacy/confidence
Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
Setting a Goal
Sami explains what a goal is, the importance of setting reachable goals, and how to work toward achieving them.
SEL Components:
Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
Setting personal and collective goals
Showing the courage to take initiative
Solving Problems
When Arnie gets upset and argues with Sami over a game, Sami must find a way to solve their problem together.
SEL Components:
Viewing things from another’s perspective
Communicating effectively
Resolving conflicts constructively
The Magic of a Growth Mindset
Sami gets invited to a talent show, but is worried that he doesn’t have any special talent to share. With the help of Mikayla the Magician, Sami learns that a growth mindset was all he needed.
SEL Components:
Experiencing self-efficacy/confidence
Practicing teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
Having a growth mindset
Truth and Positivity
A viewer writes in about not feeling “smart.” Sami discusses the power of Positivity, and how we can use it to overcome negative self-talk.
SEL Components:
Understanding one’s own emotions
Linking feelings and thoughts
Positive thinking/mindset
The Mind-Body Connection
When Sheila’s stress and anxiety about attending a new school starts giving her headaches and stomach aches, Sami explains how movement can help release built-up emotion.
