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Bend, Don't Break- SEL Executive Function- Flexible Thinking/ Disappointment/ Changes

Flexible Thinking • Executive Functioning • SEL What This Song Teaches Bend, Don’t Break helps children practice flexible thinking — the executive‑function skill that lets them adapt when plans change. Kids learn how to: shift from one idea to another handle disappointment without collapsing try a new strategy when something doesn’t work stay regulated when routines change move from “I can’t” to “I’ll try” The song uses gentle metaphors — bending like trees, folding old plans like paper, dancing through change — to make flexibility feel safe, playful, and doable. Why Flexible Thinking Matters Flexible thinking is essential for: transitions problem‑solving coping with “no” handling new rules group activities classroom routines social situations emotional resilience Children who struggle with flexibility often look “stubborn,” “meltdown‑prone,” or “rigid,” when the real issue is cognitive load, not character. This song gives them a tool — not a correction. How to Use This Song at Home 1. Use the chorus as a reset cue “Bend, don’t break…” becomes a gentle reminder when plans shift. 2. Model the “change‑my‑plan dance” A tiny sway or twirl helps kids release tension. 3. Normalize disappointment Say, “We’re bending, not breaking — let’s try a new plan.” 4. Use it during transitions Rainy‑day changes Cancelled plans Unexpected delays Sharing toys Broken toys 5. Celebrate the try Clap for effort, not outcome. How to Use This Song in the Classroom 1. Teach it during morning meeting Introduce “bending like trees” as a class ritual. 2. Use it for schedule changes Fire drills Substitute teachers New rules Room changes 3. Pair it with visuals Leaves bending Paper plans folding A “change‑my‑plan” icon 4. Use the bridge as a group regulation script Leader: “What do we do when things don’t go our way…” Group: “We bend and breathe and find a brighter day.” 5. Support neurodivergent learners The dance + breath + metaphor combo reduces overwhelm. How Babysitters & Caregivers Can Use It 1. Use the whisper‑song breakdown It’s a sensory‑safe way to reset a child who’s stuck. 2. Turn the dance into a transition tool A tiny sway before cleanup A twirl before leaving the park 3. Use the “paper plan” metaphor Fold the old plan, make a new one. 4. Keep it playful This song prevents power struggles. Key Skills Practiced flexible thinking emotional adaptability problem‑solving frustration tolerance shifting strategies coping with “no” resilience self‑regulation during change Why This Song Works It blends: SEL executive‑function science gentle movement child‑safe metaphors rhythmic regulation non‑shaming language It teaches flexibility without forcing compliance. It gives kids a way to move through change. A gentle SEL song that teaches children how to adapt when plans change. “Bend, Don’t Break” supports flexible thinking, emotional regulation, and executive functioning through soft movement, child‑friendly metaphors, and a calming “change‑my‑plan dance.” Perfect for classrooms, transitions, and everyday moments when things don’t go as expected. Bend, Don’t Break is a SEL + Executive Functioning song that helps children practice flexible thinking — the ability to shift plans, try new strategies, and stay regulated when routines change. Using gentle metaphors (trees bending in the wind, folding paper plans, switching tools) and rhythmic movement cues, the song guides children through the emotional and cognitive steps of adapting to the unexpected. This track is ideal for: schedule changes new classroom rules problem‑solving moments frustration with puzzles or building rainy‑day plan changes transitions and group activities The call‑and‑response bridge provides a ready‑made classroom script for co‑regulation, while the whisper‑song breakdown offers a sensory‑safe reset for overwhelmed learners. Perfect for ECE, kindergarten, SEL lessons, and home routines. #SEL #ExecutiveFunctioning #FlexibleThinking #KidsSongs #PreschoolLearning #KindergartenSEL #EmotionalRegulation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherResources #CalmDownTools #SocialEmotionalLearning flexible thinking song executive functioning for kids change of plans song SEL classroom music songs for transitions kids coping with disappointment preschool flexibility kindergarten SEL songs emotional regulation songs