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WayFinder is a comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) system designed to help students develop crucial life skills. It focuses on self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and self-management. As educators at Olson Middle School, understanding these core components is essential for successful implementation.

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Our choice to implement WayFinder aligns with our school's commitment to supporting the whole child. This system helps us address the unique developmental needs of middle school students while creating a positive school culture that promotes emotional intelligence and academic success.

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✓ Start each class with a 5-minute SEL check-in
✓ Use WayFinder conversation starters during transitions
✓ Incorporate SEL vocabulary into regular lessons
✓ Create opportunities for peer-to-peer support
✓ End each day with reflection exercises

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Integration of SEL and Instruction - Casel Schoolguide

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Social and emotional competencies serve as a foundation for achieving academic goals, while academic instruction also provides a ripe opportunity for teaching and practicing SEL. Through schoolwide SEL, your team can ensure that SEL is woven throughout academic instructional time to support and deepen learning.

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Establish designated areas in your classroom for emotional regulation and reflection. Include comfortable seating, calming materials, and visual reminders of SEL strategies. This space should be accessible during appropriate times and have clear usage guidelines.

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Keep parents informed about our WayFinder journey through:
- Monthly newsletters highlighting SEL topics
- Take-home activities for family engagement
- Regular updates on student progress
- Sharing resources for continuing SEL at home

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Browse parent communication template resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources.

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1. Emotion Vocabulary Building
2. Personal Strengths Assessment
3. Growth Mindset Journaling
4. Identity Exploration Projects
5. Goal-Setting Workshops

These activities are designed for 20-30 minute sessions and can be modified based on class needs.

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- Active Listening Partners
- Conflict Resolution Role-Play
- Team Building Challenges
- Empathy Building Activities
- Peer Mentoring Programs

Remember to establish clear guidelines and expectations before starting these activities.

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11 Middle School Teachers' Best Tips for Building Relationships with Students

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Track student progress using:
✓ SEL skills rubrics
✓ Student self-reflection forms
✓ Peer feedback surveys
✓ Teacher observation checklists
✓ Monthly progress reports

Use these tools to inform instruction and identify areas for additional support.

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State Resource Center: SEL Assessment As the field of social and emotional learning has evolved, a variety of helpful and important ways to assess

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Monthly WayFinder professional development sessions:
- First Tuesday: Basic Implementation
- Second Tuesday: Advanced Strategies
- Third Tuesday: Case Studies
- Fourth Tuesday: Collaboration and Planning

All sessions held in the Media Center from 3:30-4:30 PM

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Professional development plan template | TPT

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Access our digital resource library for:
- Lesson plan templates
- Activity worksheets
- Assessment tools
- Parent communication templates
- Video demonstrations

All materials are available on our school's shared drive in the 'WayFinder Resources' folder.

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Teacher Resource Digital Library | Grades 1–12 | Perfection Learning

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Teacher Resource Digital Library | Grades 1–12