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The question is no longer IF SEL improves academic performance, but rather HOW you are going to weave it throughout your day. #SEL #education #buildingcoomunity

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Being very intentional about routines—and giving students a chance to practice them authentically—can set the stage for a fun and functional classroom all year long. 🤩
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#empathy is “Breathing with the same lung as someone else”- Mary Gordon. Schools are the perfect social settings to #model & #practice Empathy. Check out the steps below: blog.tcea.org/what-empathy-h…
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Help! Need a fast fun no-log in online warm-up for that meeting today in-person or shared screen! I got you! My current favorite wordwall.net/resource/268379… You're welcome
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Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. Here are five simple ways to bring both planned and spontaneous gestures of generosity to your classroom. (From 2020) #RandomActsofKindnessDay edutopia.org/article/simple-…
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Students often don’t feel they have the time to stop and do something that brings them joy, even for a few moments. How does your school community promote self-care and wellness amongst students? edutopia.org/article/6-simpl…
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How can you keep track of every student's strengths and needs to inform your curriculum planning? @JorgeDoesPBL suggests trying a simple visual tool called an empathy map! 😍
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"Emotion and learning are completely connected." Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. #HowLearningHappens
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A high school teacher found he could build a stronger classroom community in less than one minute each day—with a simple activity called Daily Dedications!
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The more we reflect, the more we learn. Building a practice of pausing, considering how we feel and how this might be impacting ourselves and others builds self-awareness and self-regulation. Check out the fresh new site reflect.microsoft.com #MicrosoftEDU #Emotions
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#TipTuesday: Children benefit from opportunities to practice #SEL skills both in school and at home. More tips for helping kids manage their emotions at home: bit.ly/3oL7C9G Check out CASEL’s SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook: bit.ly/3gr4Cvc
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Creating classroom norms with students develops a sense of belonging. And "when that sense of belonging is there, children throw themselves into the learning environment."
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Improving feelings of belonging through social emotional learning (#SEL) requires coordination across all levels of K-12. Learn how asking for students’ perspectives & making them feel appreciated can boost well-being for those with & without disabilities: ow.ly/OGX650KbEaa
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Teachers shared with us 6 tips for feedback that strikes a balance between effectiveness and sustainability.
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How do we create a learning environment that is safe, supportive, and inspiring for students at the start of the school year? The key is to establish trusting relationships. Check out the questions 👇to start this relationship-building journey. #sel #relationships
If you want to know the story behind my Brave Every Day story, here's my "Dear Reader" letter: @MariaMarshall_ @RHCBEducators @randomhousekids @AAKnopf @KidlitKat @patrice_barton @MrSchuReads #anxiety #empathy #compassion #kidlit #edchat #eschat #sccrowd #SEL #kindness #Courage
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When we think of reimagining education we need to think of challenging the status quo. Have you ever thought of creating a position at your school that's title is #sel #coach? Check out the article below to support the need for SEL Coaches. corwin-connect.com/2022/06/w…
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#SelfReg teaches the connection between stress load and impulsivity. What we find is if we learn how to identify and manage and reduce our stresses, the impulses diminish
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How can you #SpeakUpForSEL? Highlight that all learning is relational. SEL is driven by research & what's best for kids–not politics on any side. But lack of understanding & misinformation are causing confusion. Learn more: bit.ly/3kyPVKG
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