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Grades K-4 Growth Mindset Lessons (Google Slides)

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As a high school history teacher, I find students are often intimidated to be in class even though we discuss a lot of events that occurred in the past. I also include real world events and engage students in conversation about their creativity in how they can create their own amendments based on a social or personal world need.

With the SEL course,  I am going to have students discuss ideas in groups as usual, but make an emphasis to let them know how great their thinking is. I can do this by using accountable talk, sentence stems and even do a silent share out by making the responses anonymous.

I can begin by creating a warm environment. We also start class talking about their day. The tone of their day will decide how they will put in effort in my class, so if I have the power to talk about it with them I can make their day more positive!

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Lauren Garber - I plan to include even more direct teaching for my students about growth mindset. It can be a very positive way for students to view themselves and their struggles as well as successes. I also want to try to focus more on emphasizing self-awareness and self-care for my students (and myself).  

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Lauren Garber - I plan to include even more direct teaching for my students about growth mindset. It can be a very positive way for students to view themselves and their struggles as well as successes. I also want to try to focus more on emphasizing self-awareness and self-care for my students (and myself).  

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My colleague and I created a mindfulness resource center for all of the students and staff in our district. It has many options of mindfulness activities and resources that can be easily incorporated into class, or life.

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In my school we use the Positivity Project so I always incorporate SEL and the trait of the week. It’s somewhat easy to do since I can link the traits to characters in the books we are reading in ELA. It can be tailored to my 8th graders or HS Seniors. I post all of the character traits in the hallway 

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In my school we use the Positivity Project so I always incorporate SEL and the trait of the week. It’s somewhat easy to do since I can link the traits to characters in the books we are reading in ELA. It can be tailored to my 8th graders or HS Seniors. I post all of the character traits in the hallway 

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.-Jenna G. WHS

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I plan on using the book the Water Princess and turn it into the EL curriculum lesson for the Gist and have students take away from the benefits of water pollution and how other students don't have access to water

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I plan on using the book the Water Princess and turn it into the EL curriculum lesson for the Gist and have students take away from the benefits of water pollution and how other students don't have access to water

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I love utilizing SEL Strategies in my classroom. I have started creating lesson for my students every Friday I call it SEL Fri-Yay. I have attached one of my most recent lesson on growth mindset vs. fixed mindset.

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I plan to incorporate more SEL practices into my lessons. I will try having my students list 3 positive things from their day/week. I can also try having students check in using a digital journal with the varying activities shown in the resource.

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At the end of each of my elementary music classes, we say positive affirmations.  As many often struggle with the internal negative self-talk, I find it important to remind my students (and myself) that they are smart, kind, good, and loved.  We also do many small and whole group activities, such as singing, dancing, and creating together.  There are so many lessons that we can learn as we work with others including leadership, listening, problem solving, responsibility, different roles, recognizing similarities and differences among others, turn taking, and many others.
I bought The ABCs of My Feelings and Music based on a recommendation of another music teacher, but haven't used it yet.  It combines emotional vocabulary, music, and art together to help students recognize and express their emotions.  I would like to include this in my lessons.

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One takeaway is the importance of making space for SEL learning in the classroom. In the ELA classroom, this can take the place of doing creative writing, reflective writing, and giving students places to utilize their own experiences in their writing.

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I incorporate lots of books on SEL topics in my class.  They are especially helpful for the grades that I work with (K - 2).  Lately though, I find that putting up some videos on the SmartBoard helps the children really be able to discuss how certain situations affect them.  My favorite are the Class Dojo series with Mojo. 

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I incorporate lots of books on SEL topics in my class.  They are especially helpful for the grades that I work with (K - 2).  Lately though, I find that putting up some videos on the SmartBoard helps the children really be able to discuss how certain situations affect them.  My favorite are the Class Dojo series with Mojo. 

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Empathy (1 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kids

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As a high school teacher, sometimes social emotional learning can take a back seat. This course included a lot great ideas and concepts that I can adapt and incorporate to support my students.

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I would like to be able to use more read alouds to allow my kids to connect to what feelings, inclusion, and empathy look like. I feel that the read aloud suggestions will give way to language and conversations that are rich and meaningful. In addition, being able to have a continuous discussion throughout the year, perhaps revisiting the same read alouds, to see how the language and expressions of feelings, inclusion and empathy have grown.

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I teach high school chemistry. This subject can be very tough for students. I encourage the students to work together. In class activities, labs and checking homework are all done in small groups. Students share information with other groups/the class. I welcome wrong answers and sometimes cheer when I get them - so we can all learn from a common mistake. I praise students for asking each other, explaining to each other and to feel empowered when they know a topic well enough to explain it to others. I use "tell your neighbor", give me a table answer. writing on mini white boards, students calling on each other for help when answering questions for the class to build this environment of teamwork.

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My takeaway is that a quality education can only occur when the SEL needs of a child are being met. My lesson idea is doing a restorative circle where we check in on our highlights and lowlights from the day or week and address concerns.

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Some activities I would like to try is a check in journal (expression of emotions/feelings) and different perspective scenarios.

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SEL helps students build on these essential skills. They are able to self-manage their emotions./feelings as well as form relationships with their peers. SEL allows for student expression. Teachers should provide a community were students feel safe to express themselves.

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Move this world and sel books are create.

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I was able to take away a lot from this course regarding SEL. I also appreciate the resources that were provided to further SEL within an instructional period. One thing that I started doing for myself at the height of the pandemic was engaging in sound baths for mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation. Last year, this was something that I decided to do once a marking period with my students. This year I would like to incorporate more sound baths and soundscapes in my class.

In music classes, students often learn about the correct pitches and rhythms but hardly any time is ever spent discussing the identities of the composers and how that impacted the music they created. I plan to incorporate more of this in my classroom. I also will make sure to consider the different ways that my students identify and how that can impact their perceptions of music (singing). When students have an opportunity to think about the text (lyrics) and relate it to their own experiences, students make more meaningful connections between what they are learning and what they are experiencing/experienced.

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So far this course has provided some great resources to define SEL and give examples of how it can be applied in classroom curriculum. As an art teacher, I strongly believe SEL should be incorporated into all content everyday. My big takeaways so far are to teach students how to be respectful and kind. It is not enough to just say, "be respectful," we have to show and teach them what that means. I use "Respect for All" as a big rule in my art studio. I also agree with the importance of teaching students how to collaborate and work with others. So much of their day is independent work time, they need help learning how to work with others and problem solve in a respectful way.

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Part of my standards as an ELA teacher include providing students the opportunity to collaborate and engage with one another on classroom projects. Before we begin group or partner work, I plan on taking a "Mindfulness Moment" in which the students focus on nothing except for their breathing for about thirty seconds. Their goal is to try to get beyond the material that usually swirls within their minds in order to find a way to bring themselves a little balance and peace. In this way I hope to open the door to enhanced student dialogue and participation. Furthermore, I enjoy including exercise-oriented team activities as well. This increases the fun for the students in the class, connects them with their bodies, activates their minds, and destresses the environment.

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I teach high school students with moderate to severe disabilities that struggle with self-regulation and appropriate social skills. I plan to incorporate time to discuss social stories and role play scenarios so that students can view models of, practice, and demonstrate self management, responsible decision making, and relationship skills. 

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I teach high school students with moderate to severe disabilities that struggle with self-regulation and appropriate social skills. I plan to incorporate time to discuss social stories and role play scenarios so that students can view models of, practice, and demonstrate self management, responsible decision making, and relationship skills. 

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This is a fantastic course. I loved various aspects of it. The Power of "YET". Labelling something not accomplished not as a complete failure but a way to fuel yourself so it is viewed as something not mastered YET. I also was not fully knowledgeable about digital citizenship. The accompanied video was helpful.

There is a Peace Corner in the classroom so children can have an area to redirect their thoughts and emotions to rejoin the learning community. There is a required emotion sheet to fill out, coloring pages, positive affirmation cards, books and posters about handling emotions, timer and a water fountain. Children have the choice of a comfy chair or bean bag.
"Feel Good Fridays" is the designated time for SEL instruction.

SEL activities are an integral part of knowing the "whole" child and providing ways for students to learn ways to guide them in their life journey.

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Social emotional learning helps students build social skills. It also helps them to form healthy relationships and manage their emotions. I would like to teach students to STOP when they encounter an emotional situation. We can practice this my roleplaying some stressful situations and teach students to:

Stop

Take a breath to calm down

Observe the situation

Proceed with a solution

-Kamaldeep Mann

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I want to incorporate a Roses and Thorns activity to help students appreciate the good & not-so-good aspects of their lives.
https://www.mindfulschools.org/inspiration/mindful-reflection/

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread protest movements, the state of learning in the world has significantly changed. It has been extremely challenging and yet educators, parents, and students have found creative ways to connect and continue learning together.

At times of transition, we can help our children reflect back on the year - or the month, or even each day - and share the ways they have continued learning. Help them celebrate and build on their success managing these very challenging times.

To help start the conversation with your students or your children at home, ask them to reflect and be mindful of a Rose, Thorn, and Bud they have experienced. Help them describe new ideas and things they are looking forward to learning or experiencing this summer or in the coming school-year. Let's also give them the opportunity to reflect on those things they found challenging so we can better support them.

STEP 1: Define terms for the activity

Rose = A highlight, success, small win, or something positive that happened.

Thorn = A challenge you experienced or something you can use more support with.

Bud = New ideas that have blossomed or something you are looking forward to knowing more about or experiencing.

STEP 2: Brainstorm

Give students 30 seconds to a few minutes to sit silently and reflect on their their rose, bud, and thorn. Then give students 5-10 minutes to jot down ideas on a piece of paper or print out the graphic organizer provided here.

STEP 3: Debrief

Share your own rose, bud, and thorn, and then go around the room asking students to share their rose, bud, or thorn or reflect on the activity itself.

Check in after completing the activity and ask students to notice their energy level and thoughts before and after the activity.

A possible extension for this activity is to brainstorm strategies for turning thorns into roses or to describe ways thorns might support learning and growing.

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A Mindful Way to Reflect: Rose, Thorn, and Bud

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Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread protest movements, the state of learning in the world has significantly changed. It has been extremely challenging and yet educators, parents, and students have found creative ways to connect and continue learning together.

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In science we engage in a lot of group work, projects, and investigations.  Students benefit from having norms from the beginning of the school year letting them know what is expected of them when working/interacting with their peers.
Part of the SEL activities we practice is how to engage in accountable talk.
We have made it a practice to review these norms almost daily, and the students follow them as they engage in their assignments.

An idea one of the students suggested was to post an inspirational quote every Monday, and then share what it means to us.  There is not enough time for everyone to share, so everyone writes it in an index card and then we place them in a bin.  Then everyday some students randomly select one or two cards, and they read it to the class. They love doing this.

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I found the that incorporating SEL activities is important in every classroom. Often in my special education resource room I find by creating activities that promote having a growth mindset that students perform better and work more diligently through assignments. One activity that I plan to implement in my classroom is that of digital literacy. I like the idea of teaching do's instead of just don'ts when it comes to social media and internet safety. This is their future and they need to learn to use digital devices responsibly and in a positive way. 

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I found the that incorporating SEL activities is important in every classroom. Often in my special education resource room I find by creating activities that promote having a growth mindset that students perform better and work more diligently through assignments. One activity that I plan to implement in my classroom is that of digital literacy. I like the idea of teaching do's instead of just don'ts when it comes to social media and internet safety. This is their future and they need to learn to use digital devices responsibly and in a positive way. 

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As a special education teacher, I recognize that students may have a difficult time in school. Such difficulties may impact their well-beings socially, emotionally and sometimes physically. By encouraging my students to build a "tool box" of ways they can help themselves (i.e. journaling, asking for help, approaching an uncomfortable social situation, etc) I am enabling them to be better equipped to deal with every day situations. One way to do so is to ask students to jot down (drawing or writing) two things they are thankful for each morning after morning meeting.

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I found all of the information in these modules as super beneficial for both my students and for myself as a teacher. I start off every day with an SEL question of the day for students to ponder and think about. Some students jot dot their thoughts in their journal, others just reflect. We then take 10 minutes to share and discuss our thoughts on the subject. This helps students start each day with confidence and a positive self image. Teaching students social emotional skills helps the student mentally, physically and academically-it helps the whole student.

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I want my students to be reached 'where they are'. So many different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds are represented in my classroom. I like to use choice boards and activities that can incorporate my students' emotions at the time as well as allow them to expand on their ideas at a later time when their 'headspace' changes.

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As a physical education teacher, I like to have organization on tasks and smooth transitions. I find since the pandemic many kids struggled socially. Now that they have been back in school for a little bit, I find many kids are trying to socialize more and more during lessons. If I can incorporate more time during tasks for interaction it can improve their social emotional health and improve the class culture and environment.

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I will teach this SEL lesson to my students and show this awesome TED talk presentation. Tim Ferriss ideas on fear can help our kids overcome the challenges and live their lives to the fullest.

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Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | Tim Ferriss | English Subtitles

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As a math teacher, more often than not students are stressed about my class and learning math in general. I would like to implement a weekly check in that they complete to see -how they're doing (in general) -how they feel about the content and -if there's anything going on outside of my classroom that I should know about. This will help develop our relationship and allow the students to ask for help in a different way.

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I love the this is me!! I definitely plan to do this with my students. I hope it will help them better understand who they are and then we can relate it to how they can improve their community!

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People often don't realize that PE is a great time to teach and include SEL. The children often find it easier to regulate feelings when they can use physical activity as an outlet. I have found some great ideas on this site!

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I want to have the students record three positive things that happened in class, or anything along those lines. As part of our SEL check-in, my co-teacher and I started performing a "positive moment" where we pick a happy meme and display it, but having students actively participate in maintaining their own spirits is just such a terrific concept. It can be developed further and made more skill- and possibly even content-specific as it is an ELA course.

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I will have my students keep a personal journal where they can write down three positive things daily. They will also be able to write down about their feelings and moods. This will help them become more self-aware and be more confident about themselves and with others.

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I believe that linking technology and social and emotional learning can prove extremely beneficial one method that I have in mind after looking at these modules is finding a way to implement Flipgrid and SEL. Finding a meaningful way to have students use a video platform to interact with each other, their families, and the teachers can be a great way to establish digital citizenship, a digital presence, and digital awareness.

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Teaching students strong social emotional skills will help them to be better academically and be able to collaborate with others.

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The key takeaway from these modules is to ensure that that students are provided with an opportunity to speak their minds and express themselves. Teachers should provide these opportunities and resources for their students. Lessons I have done and will continue to use are self -affirmation, self -awareness, responsible decision making , etc. Students have done collages, journals, role -playing or doing illustrations or crafts integrated with these topics.

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The key takeaway from these modules is to ensure that that students are provided with an opportunity to speak their minds and express themselves. Teachers should provide these opportunities and resources for their students. Lessons I have done and will continue to use are self -affirmation, self -awareness, responsible decision making , etc. Students have done collages, journals, role -playing or doing illustrations or crafts integrated with these topics.

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I believe that it is important to have an inviting and calm classroom environment, for students at the beginning of the school day and during. I currently have a SEL Cozy Corner in my room. I also start off the day with a mindfulness video and also ends the day with one. The students really get into these videos, such as closing their eyes, inhaling and exhaling. They tell me that in doing so, they feel less anxious and more relaxed. They truly look forward to these mindfulness videos, and are actively engaged . I would like to also implement a SEL meter so that I can check in with my students daily. I also use the Sandford Harmony SEL Curriculum, as well as the SEL embedded in our HMH Reading and Writing Curriculum. 

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I believe that it is important to have an inviting and calm classroom environment, for students at the beginning of the school day and during. I currently have a SEL Cozy Corner in my room. I also start off the day with a mindfulness video and also ends the day with one. The students really get into these videos, such as closing their eyes, inhaling and exhaling. They tell me that in doing so, they feel less anxious and more relaxed. They truly look forward to these mindfulness videos, and are actively engaged . I would like to also implement a SEL meter so that I can check in with my students daily. I also use the Sandford Harmony SEL Curriculum, as well as the SEL embedded in our HMH Reading and Writing Curriculum. 

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As a K teacher we use the phrase "Be Brave" because they are frequently encountering new feelings and situations. Kids need to. know that these feelings are okay and others may have the same feelings. We try to create an environment where differences are celebrated and kids can take chances.

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As a science teacher, I find students are often intimidated to be in class. I am going to have students discuss ideas in groups as usual, but make an emphasis to let them know how great their thinking is. I started doing this last year and students are not afraid to make mistakes, and they have become huge class contributors. We also start class talking about their day. The tone of their day will decide how they will put in effort in my class, so if I have the power to talk about it with them I can make their day more positive!

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In my classroom, we've read the book, The Color Monster, in the beginning of the school year. This book has a monster of different colors and each monster is an emotion. I create a check-in area with the color monster theme. Throughout the day the students can move their name to each different monster depending on how they're feeling.

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It is important to incorporate SEL activities. Check-in journal, self-esteem builder, growth mindset escape room, circle control chart, positive talk, etc.

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I just had a big aha moment with the SEL writing prompt. I give a writing prompt daily and have been struggling to keep it interesting, creative and USEFUL.... here come the SEL prompts!
I loved all the videos and link, I saved everything, and will be referencing back often as I know how important SEL is. I am also going to get back on track with my mindfulness breaks that I used to do with the class!
-Allison Bonner

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Each week give the students an "SEL" writing prompt to reflect on. As a class come up with strategies and ways we can calm down when we feel frustrated. Also "calming buddies" so when a student is having a moment of frustration their calming buddy can take them for a walk, use a calming strategy, or sit in the cool down corner with them.

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In my class we will be working on goal setting for their personal life and school life. We will be having a quote of the day to discuss. We will do check-ins with thumbs up, down, or to the side. I want to create a safe environment that students feel comfortable in and feel heard.

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Try this mindfulness activity.  Go to https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

Scroll midway down the website and under the section Meditation 101: Simple Guided Meditations, and try

"A Simple Breathing Meditation for Beginners" by clicking the play button.

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In my prek classroom we doing a song greeting every morning. I have a chart with how are you feeling on it and 3 choices. The students can move their name to how they are feeling that day. Throughout the day they may switch their name if their feelings change.  I think that I would like to try having a end of day meeting where we check in. Even though they are only in prek the students have such big emotions that are hard to understand. Knowing how they thought their day went will help me to understand what I may need to change the next day. I really want all my students to know that their feelings matter and that I care about them and they can share what they are thinking with me.
I would also use this website https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/sesame-interactive-story-book-builder/story-book-builder-sesame-street/ to work with the students to help develop real scenarios that the students may encounter.

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Sesame Street Story Book Builder | Sesame Street | PBS LearningMedia

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Early readers will love building their own story book with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, or Cookie Monster! A perfect tool for helping identify feelings and emotions, word and letter recognition, and letter sounds.

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In my classroom, I want my students to feel welcomed and confident. I want them to feel loved, respected, and know that I am there for them. I am someone they can trust. I give them space and time to express their feelings. Everyone in class shares how they feel during the day. Children spend most time at school than at home so therefore, it is important to let our students know that we are there to listen and guide them to be a better person. We should always listen to our students and their needs.

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Every day we reflect on our day. We talk about something positive and what went well. I check-in with each student before they enter the room. There is an emotions poster by the door and I have students share what they are feeling. I am going to create a calm down kit for my students to use when they are feeling big emotions.

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"I Am" self-esteem builder activity is something I would like to try with my students who definitely struggle with receiving any compliments or with engaging in any positive self-talk.

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I like the idea of teaching digital citizenship as a positive element rather than the "dont's" that we constantly throw at students. In my practice, I'm always looking for quick and engaging videos because they are great for so many things: a conversation starter at the beginning of a lesson, a summarizing activity, or a culminating activity and wrap-up. This one is perfect for a few different lessons that I do at different grade levels, and the work I share with colleagues in PD and PLCs.

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Make Digital Citizenship about the Do's, not the Don'ts

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S.E.L.

This is very important and useful for the students in my classroom. I will use check-in with them on a one-to-one basis. However, if they would like for people to know how they are feeling they may share with a friend or group or with the entire class. I will encourage everyone in the classroom to support each other.

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S.E.L.

This is very important and useful for the students in my classroom. I will use check-in with them on a one-to-one basis. However, if they would like for people to know how they are feeling they may share with a friend or group or with the entire class. I will encourage everyone in the classroom to support each other.

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I am hoping to encourage students with behavior challenges to  reflect on the 5 areas - Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills and Social Awareness....Especially the latter 3.  I  plan to meet with the counselor and a student  with regard to these topics.  E.g.  What is another way I  could have handled the situation? How could I have verbally expressed my feelings (e.g. not having his worked "corrected") differently?  I also realize I need to know my students better to know what "triggers" them, even if it seems "small" to me as an educator.  Finally,  I also reflect on how I  as a teacher would respond differently  in the same situation with the student, had  I known more about him and his emotional needs.  I will work with his counselor in his  and his classmates SEL.

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My Positive self-talk activity to do with kids in my classroom to help them succeeed.

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SEL is extremely important. In my class my students check-in by using a popsicle stick and putting it in an envelope with an emotion on it. If they would like for people to know how they are feeling they may leave their name hanging out of the envelope. If they would not like everyone to know they may put it facedown. After all students check in, we have an open discussion about how we feel. I would love to include more SEL strategies throughout my day!

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In my Physical Education classes we can start with a check in and which ways we can all work together and come up with an exercise routine to do all together.  It will teach about life skills, positive environment and working together.  SEL address self awareness, self management and social awareness and responsible decision making. 

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In my Physical Education classes we can start with a check in and which ways we can all work together and come up with an exercise routine to do all together.  It will teach about life skills, positive environment and working together.  SEL address self awareness, self management and social awareness and responsible decision making. 

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I have learned that giving children a designated space and time to express feelings and track their feelings has helped their academic experience. Using a mood meter or even a mid-lesson check-in has improved student to teacher communication. I am excited to try the PearDeck slides to give students a chance to communicate with their class anonymously and also privately with me. This will help them relate to each other and create a confidential open discussion.

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I teach in an elementary school. During circle would be the best time for students to share how they are feeling as a way to express themselves. Sometimes they do not know what words to use to express themselves, so by looking at the mood meter they are given other words to explain how they are feeling.

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The key takeaways from this module is the significance of creating a warm  and welcoming environment for my students.
Allowing the kids to feel safe in the room, for feelings, for misunderstandings--to be free to be their whole and full selves.

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In my advisory class, we start every session with a check in, and one that I have liked to use is "Rose, Bud, Thorn", where students imagine their experiences throughout the week, with experiences that have come to fruition for them as Roses, thing that are still in the works as Buds, and things that they are potentially struggling with as Thorns. This allows them to conceptualize in different ways their life experiences that can connect them to others.

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SEL is very important in the classroom setting and I plan to include a round table discussion where students can talk about anything they deem is important to them.

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Understanding Social Emotional learning and incorporating techniques into the classroom is something that is highly beneficial in all classrooms, especially special education classrooms. Everyday in my classroom we go over how we are feeling using the zones of regulation and discuss how are feelings are for the day, as students progress through the day we check in as needed to see if their feelings have changed and what we can do to help them if they are struggling in any way. Having empathy and understanding of how emotions can play a huge role in learning is important because if students are not in the right mind frame than how do we expect them to learn and grow.

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As a school counselor, I found links to some of the resources in the padlets extremely helpful. I plan to print out a few of the posters from Canva for my office.

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I plan to have my students keep an SEL journal. Every Monday they will set three goals for themselves to accomplish. We will then revisit our goals every Friday and write a reflection. The reflection will include actions taken to reach these goals, whether or not the goals were met, and what can be worked on next week to stick with the goal/ get closer to achieving it. I plan to add some interactive notebook pages as the year progress and I gain an understanding of what the students' SEL needs are.

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I plan on having students focus on their personal abilities so that they can maintain a "growth mindset" and not focus on their current "short-comings". Allowing students an opportunity to think about what they are good at is positive reinforcement that can have a positive impact.

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I work with "at-risk" high school students, who often need extra practice and modeling of self-regulation. The Zones of Self-Regulation form looks like it would be very helpful for these students. Our school is also working to incorporate SEL into classroom instruction.

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As a reading specialist I work with the struggling readers in my building. My takeaway and what I plan on implementing is to include daily affirmations into our small groups. My students often feel down on themselves and know they are struggling. I would like to build them up a bit this year and have them believe in themselves more. I recently saw that Snoop Dogg came out with a youtube channel that focuses on SEL that I think my kindergarten and first grade students would really enjoy. I am planning on having them watch the daily affirmations video as a jump start to our groups this year and to get us talking about how we can help ourselves be successful.

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Identify the problem
Analyze situation
Brainstorm Solutions
Solve Problem
Consider Ethical Responsibility
Evaluate and Reflect

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Building relationships is the key to classroom success. I create a welcoming environment for each student by having quick conversations with each student. Sometimes my conversation might just be a feeling temperature with a thumbs up or thumbs down signal. Student's mental well being is as important as academics. I will check in each class with my students.

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My key takeaways from this module is the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students. I like to begin the year with introducing mindset and then relating back to it throughout the year. I will be implementing these ideas into my classroom on a weekly basis to help develop a sense of community and checking in with students daily to support their SEL needs.

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I will be incorporating SEL activities weekly because a student's mental wellness is just as important as their academics. I will check in with my students daily. 

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I will be incorporating SEL activities weekly because a student's mental wellness is just as important as their academics. I will check in with my students daily. 

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I work in a K-8 school. We did SEL everyday last year. This year we have started a circle time in which we have more opportunities to learn about our students and each other. It began as the teacher mostly speaking but now the students are really taking an initiative to come up with questions to ask each other, taking turns speaking and learning to respect others' opinions.

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I plan on having my students calm their bodies after their warm-up and stretching. I will also have a reflective moment at the end of each dance class. The students will help to lead these activities.

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The concept of SEL has always seemed all encompassing and overwhelming for me. How could I possibly address so many of my students' needs and still have enough time left over for teaching content??
Thankfully, the resources in this course are very helpful to breakdown and give clear entry points for teachers to engage their students, that in turn give opportunities for expanding.
I find that one of the things my students struggle more with is self-awareness and positive thinking, so I will increase activities that promote the positive view of themselves. I will begin with "I am"  statements every morning in homeroom, and use self-achievement goals every marking period. I am excited to see what comes from this!

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just recently moved to a school that puts an emphasis on SEL. im more of an introvert and it is not really helpful for me, but i do see how this could have a positive impact on students and faculty

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SEL is so important for teaching, learning, the community and with how we help and guide the youth. We never know what a person is going through and as a adult I at times find it difficult to express myself so I can image how a young person may feel when they are trying to learn a new math concept but they are still thinking about the argument they had with their grown up that moment. allowing student a moment throughout the day to decompress and become mindful of their emotional state will allow them to be mentally ready to learn.

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I am a teacher of a self-contained classroom and my students have very high emotional and academic needs. I want to make sure to incorporate SEL strategies and encourage students to have a growth mindset in everything they do. Most of my students do not have the proper tools or language to share what they may actually be feeling, so I want to make sure to give them the language, tools and resources they need to do this.

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My key takeaway from these modules is the importance of creating a safe, welcoming space for students to feel comfortable to express their thoughts, experiences, feelings, and concerns. By providing opportunities like free-writes, students will be able to make connections with the text and each other. Simply covering the curriculum is not enough to ensure learning is taking place. An educator's role is to provide a richer learning experience. I love the various activities and resources provided in these modules. I intend to incorporate some in my classroom routines.

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My key takeaway from these modules is the importance of creating a safe, welcoming space for students to feel comfortable to express their thoughts, experiences, feelings, and concerns. By providing opportunities like free-writes, students will be able to make connections with the text and each other. Simply covering the curriculum is not enough to ensure learning is taking place. An educator's role is to provide a richer learning experience. I love the various activities and resources provided in these modules. I intend to incorporate some in my classroom routines.

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My takeaway is really to provide students with an opportunity to speak their minds and express their feelings. I will like include activities that allow students a chance to make personal connections.

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At the top of my classes and the end of my classes I'll have a student lead and close the class out with three breaths. This supports students having a leadership role in classes and also the listening that it takes to be with a group.

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It is so important for teachers to take time for themselves and truly develop their own healthy identities and learn to manage their emotions. This is truly the only way we can care for students and staff within our school community and beyond. We can't just teach it, we have to truly live it. I will be implementing the Mindfulness Mini-Unit in my classroom during our Advisory block. This will provide all of us the opportunity to learn and grow together in the present moment.

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Not only is SEL important for our students, but it is also important that we engage in the activities for our own sanity. It is important to reflect on daily tasks that we do or have done the day prior to see if there are ways to improve, or look at possibly a bad thing, in a brighter way.

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With my high school students I plan to add less stressful or high pressure activities. My students can demonstrate their knowledge in other ways than test. I also plan to add days into the year where we work on destressing and taking care of ourselves.

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I will have my students reflect on their own assignments and see that assessment can be something they do for themselves as opposed to something done TO them.

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I work in high school , mainly with 9th grade students transitioning from middle school. I plan on doing a smilie face of emotions selection on the computer. The results go to my screen, then I can gauge how my students are feeling before I begin the lesson for the day.

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I plan to use a pit & peak of the week where the students can write there high of the week and their low of the week every Friday. I will collect and keep these. I can use these to celebrate high points and support students who are going through something difficult.

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SEL is really big in our district. I train other educators on trauma and the learning brain. It is so important that we change our thinking from "what is wrong with you" to "what happened to you".

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I plan on having a quick question of the day just to check in with the kids and see if there is someone that I need to keep an eye on.

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I plan to have students draw or collage (their choice) an inner and outer self portrait. They will get a template of a face with a line dissecting it vertically. One side will represent who they are on the "inside" and one will represent who they are on the "outside". This activity leads to lots of discussions about representation, reputation, how our choices affect our image, assumptions, etc....

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SEL is super important for our students, especially for the students I teach in Special Education, who may not have the tools to properly understand and express the emotions they are feeling. This is why it's important to teach our students strategies and methods of understanding, processing, and working with their emotions. One SEL activity I try to incorporate everyday is checking in with my students at the start of class to see how they are feeling. We use a Mood Board for their ease. Students share what they are feeling, we explore why they are feeling this way, and if the feelings are negative - what steps they can take to deal with these feelings.

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Every day I always do a check in with students on how they feel or how they feel about a particular lesson especially if it may be a bit sensitive. I use anime emojis for my SEL practice.

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SEL is important for our students. The students need to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in the classroom so that they can learn. Always pay attention to the students and remember to check-in with the students. I love an exit ticket based on SEL where they state what they enjoyed about the day, something they learned, and how they are feeling.

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I’d like to implement a SEL meter to have an easy “check-in” with my students every day.

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It is important for students to express their feelings. I usually start the music class with a question: what do you hear? It gives the students the opportunity to be involved in discussions. Another topic that we include is "music and dynamics" which help students to be involved in mindfulness activities as they are actively listening to and discussing the elements of music.

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It is important for students to express their feelings. I usually start the music class with a question: what do you hear? It gives the students the opportunity to be involved in discussions. Another topic that we include is "music and dynamics" which help students to be involved in mindfulness activities as they are actively listening to and discussing the elements of music.

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I think it's important for students to have the opportunity to share their thoughts and to have their classmates listen to them.  In my classroom, I reinforce listening to the speaker, making eye contact, and responding to one another. I like to pair students up with another classmate and pose a "getting to know you" question for them to answer.

We also talk a lot about feelings in the books we read, and relating to how a character feels in the story. It's important for students to make connections and recognize feelings in others.

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HAVING STUDENTS REFLECT ON THEIR OWN LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS.