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The need for more positive self-talk (affirmations) to built confidence

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Understanding that each student needs to be treated and approached differently. 

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Understanding that each student needs to be treated and approached differently. 

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The only thing that has shifted is my emphasis on problem-solving strategies.

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The only thing that has shifted is my emphasis on problem-solving strategies.

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They haven't shifted, but similarly to how we learn from each other through breakout rooms and chats, students can collaborate together as well.

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Each student has their own attitude and behavior. While we can approach this as whole-class discussions, it is important that we still look at children's needs individually (equitable approach to learning and behavioral modification)

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SEL starts with us so we can model these skills for our students. It's important for me to reflect on how I can do this within myself first.

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I have learned a lot about SEL before however I've discovered it's success mostly by learning from my students and connecting to to myself. For example, some of my students' behaviors reminds me of me as a kid. This helps me understand how to connect to my students, build their trust enough so that they don't feel like they are alone and are constantly supported. Raising individual standards as appropriate to help keep the challenge going and find successes that relate to their current acumen.

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They have not shifted. As a teacher, it is my understanding that students are humans and need to learn these important skills on a daily basis. 

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They have not shifted. As a teacher, it is my understanding that students are humans and need to learn these important skills on a daily basis. 

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This year, I have learned the importance of teaching students problem-solving skills! 

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This year, I have learned the importance of teaching students problem-solving skills! 

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I became much more patient and try to understand the child's behavior from their point of view.

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I became much more patient and try to understand the child's behavior from their point of view.

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For me SEL means self control and respect to other classmates and teacher.

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For me SEL means self control and respect to other classmates and teacher.

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Throughout the year, I learn that self-confidence has a lot to do with social-emotional learning

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I have learned that every student is unique, with different personalities and they should be treated differently. Teachers should find the best way to approach them and their personalities. Teachers should be role-models for them. Teachers should demonstrate empathy as well.

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I have learned that every student is unique, with different personalities and they should be treated differently. Teachers should find the best way to approach them and their personalities. Teachers should be role-models for them. Teachers should demonstrate empathy as well.

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My understanding of SEL has changed as I understood behavior patterns and patterns in general from my observations and anecdotal records.  With this, you can begin predicting how students will react to maximize their performance while teaching them
de-escalation skills to help turn conflicts into opportunities.

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SEL means creating an environment that is safe and each student and their feelings are/feel welcomed. I strive for all my students to believe in themselves. When things go wrong, I encourage my students to take a step back and see what went wrong and how they can fix it.

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SEL means creating an environment that is safe and each student and their feelings are/feel welcomed. I strive for all my students to believe in themselves. When things go wrong, I encourage my students to take a step back and see what went wrong and how they can fix it.

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SEL is the foundation to all learning and collaboration. It is how prepared people are to interact with others, and refers to the soft skills they have developed, which they will need for the rest of their lives.

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SEL is the foundation to all learning and collaboration. It is how prepared people are to interact with others, and refers to the soft skills they have developed, which they will need for the rest of their lives.

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To me, SEL means how to manage and regulate my own emotional in a social environment. Also learning how to express my emotion in a appropriate way within that environment.

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Regarding SEL mindset, a growth mindset is key. People can grow and change, and be given tools to learn how to handle new and challenging situations. I have taught soft skills such as kindness, empathy, perseverance, and respect. These are constantly revisited and reflected upon in 1:1, small group, and whole class settings.-Valerie/Dina

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Would tell my old self, focus more on what the child is doing well and highlight that over the mistakes they make. 

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Would tell my old self, focus more on what the child is doing well and highlight that over the mistakes they make. 

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Children are able to manage their emotions and problem-solve. SEL in our classroom is reading literature, a feeling chart, and modeling behaviors.

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Children are able to manage their emotions and problem-solve. SEL in our classroom is reading literature, a feeling chart, and modeling behaviors.

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Kids learning to understand their feelings and how they affect them. Learning strategies to calm down or refocus when feeling frustrated, sad or angry. Learning how to express themselves in a safe and clear way. Building confidence and intrinsic motivation so that they want to do it for themselves - Jodie

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Social-Emotional Learning is really the foundation for a happy life. Life is challenging enough, so being able to navigate it independently and making great choices is helped fostered by a growth mindset. I have experienced it and love experiencing it because it makes teaching students easier, more enjoyably and with better results.

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Throughout the year, my understanding has changed because each student is very different and have different needs. I have learned how to incorporate different things into my lessons that will intrigue my students, but also allow them to understand what it means to be kind, truthful, etc.

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Throughout the year, my understanding has changed because each student is very different and have different needs. I have learned how to incorporate different things into my lessons that will intrigue my students, but also allow them to understand what it means to be kind, truthful, etc.

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SEL to me is creating a safe environment for all students to learn successfully. In doing so, students grow academically, socially and emotionally. SEL is brought into my classroom through storybooks and lessons associated with the book.

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SEL is a learned behavior that students can use at home as well. We want students to be active learners and practice these strategies outside the classroom. A growth mindset encourages students to keep persevering with their tasks everyday!

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SEL means giving kids the skills to know and understand themselves and their emotions and to be in control rather than letting their emotions and gut reactions control their actions. Kids love to understand what's happening and why and I find it really helps them learn how to express themselves articulately and prevents major behavior episodes. I teach skills preventatively as much as possible but also address issues as they pop up with alternate, appropriate actions and helping build skills like perspective-taking and empathy

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SEL mean to means how to respond and making connection.

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SEL mean to means how to respond and making connection.

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I have definitely learned to collaborate with other teachers to find strategies that have worked for them and those that didn't. When it comes to teaching, I have a "hive mindset" and like to brainstorm with others to find the best fit for me. -cat

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I have definitely learned to collaborate with other teachers to find strategies that have worked for them and those that didn't. When it comes to teaching, I have a "hive mindset" and like to brainstorm with others to find the best fit for me. -cat

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SEL means that students better understand their emotions, feelings and learn how to manage them.

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SEL means that students better understand their emotions, feelings and learn how to manage them.

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I learned how much self confidence in a student effects their emotional growth

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SEL to me means that students are understanding real life things and there is not just a focus on academics. SEL is practiced everyday in my class. Students learn to give self affirmation, gratitude, and we do activities that pertain to a specific word a day, such as respect.

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SEL to me means that students are understanding real life things and there is not just a focus on academics. SEL is practiced everyday in my class. Students learn to give self affirmation, gratitude, and we do activities that pertain to a specific word a day, such as respect.

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learning how to respond or react based on thought and not emotions.

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Better understanding our feelings, why we feel them and how to deal with them. Teaching students to never give up even when things get hard. Find ways to ask for help when we need them. -cat

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Better understanding our feelings, why we feel them and how to deal with them. Teaching students to never give up even when things get hard. Find ways to ask for help when we need them. -cat

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SEL means approaching the whole child, looking at their soft skills and being intrinsically motivated to succeed.-Valerie