SEL Concepts, Strategies, and Resources by Fabiola Gavina Zavala https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum SEL concepts or strategies to use in your classroom or school en-us 2021-07-06 20:55:09 UTC 2025-11-13 19:22:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Morning Greeting gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639259102 Make sure to greet students by name and allow a few moments to check in with each one. This strategy will help build a strong relationship with students.]]> 2021-07-06 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639259102 Be genuine gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639260201 To build trust, students also need to see that their teacher is also a person. Expressing emotions, understanding why you might feel that way, and dealing with the emotions in front of the students will help build trust between you and your students because you are showing vulnerability.]]> 2021-07-06 21:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639260201 Morning meet up/buddy up gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639263305 Every day, students meet up or buddy up with another student to check in with them. Each week, students will be changing buddies and thus allowing for students to get an opportunity to speak to all members of their class. Additionally, all students get an opportunity to express themselves and everyone gets and opportunity to check in with each other throughout the day. ]]> 2021-07-06 21:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639263305 All staff problem solving gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639265340 Each week, staff members meet to discuss problems in the school. The meeting should be agenda driven, with prioritized items addresed first. After delegating a solution, a group of students can and should also be involved in carrying out the solution. ]]> 2021-07-06 21:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639265340 SEL core competencies gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639308086 2021-07-06 22:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639308086 SEL: The future of education gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639319399 2021-07-06 22:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639319399 Educating the Whole Child: Improving School Climate to Support Student Success. Key Lessons from the Science of Learning and Development (v – vll) gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639320440 2021-07-06 22:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639320440 Social And Emotional Skills: Everybody Loves Them, But Still Can't Define Them gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639334091 2021-07-06 23:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639334091 NYC’s bold gamble: Spend big on impoverished students’ social and emotional needs to get academic gains gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639335239 2021-07-06 23:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1639335239 Participation cards gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642153557 -I agree with you because...
-I respectfully disagree with you because...
-I don't know how to answer this question right now.]]> 2021-07-08 16:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642153557 Collaborative Reading gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642154795 Increases student's reading skills since everyone is practicing at the same time. Reading is also practiced accross subjects.]]> 2021-07-08 16:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642154795 Improving Students' Relationships with Teachers to Provide Essential Supports for Learning gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642157651 2021-07-08 16:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642157651 3 Ways to Make Meaningful Connections With Your Students gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642170263 2021-07-08 16:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642170263 ATTENDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642176765 Not only are you showing the students that you care about them, but it provides an opportunity to connect with the parents and or siblings to talk about the student as child who has interest outside the school (which shows the parents that you care for their child) Build trust between all those involved.]]> 2021-07-08 16:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642176765 Office hours gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642180623 Be available and offer a time where students can come in and either talk to you or do their own thing in the classroom.]]> 2021-07-08 17:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642180623 CulturallyResponsiveTeaching gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642187505 Page 9 Teacher caring and community building]]> 2021-07-08 17:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642187505 The Parent-Teacher Connection: Nine Strategies for Building Relationships with Your Students’ Parents gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642194172 2021-07-08 17:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642194172 White Fragility in Teaching and Education: An Interview With Dr. Robin DiAngelo gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642195229 2021-07-08 17:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642195229 Chant: gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642227159 I respect my self and others, too! I'll expect the best in all I do. I'm here to learn all I can to try my best and be all I am."]]> 2021-07-08 17:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642227159 Things to tell students: gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642228617 -Each of you is more than just a student in this class, and you should do your best to develop all the talents you have. I support your talents. I want to know about what you do outside the classroom."]]> 2021-07-08 17:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1642228617 Culturally Responsive Strategies to Support Young Children with Challenging Behavior gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643622092 2021-07-09 19:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643622092 How Teachers Can See Students' Identities As Learning Strengths gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643622296 2021-07-09 19:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643622296 Welcome One, Welcome All: The Culturally Inclusive Classroom gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643622532 2021-07-09 19:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643622532 Behaviour management: Self-regulated learning and wellbeing gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643623715 2021-07-09 19:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643623715 Culturally Responsive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643624003 2021-07-09 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1643624003 How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661346686 2021-07-26 19:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661346686 A San Diego Principal Takes on Trauma https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661350713 2021-07-26 19:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661350713 The Role of Schools in Supporting Traumatized Students gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661367114 2021-07-26 20:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661367114 Complex Trauma:Facts For Educators gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661367567 2021-07-26 20:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661367567 How to Build a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Where All Learners Feel Safe gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661367871 2021-07-26 20:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661367871 Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools: SupportivePolicies and Practices for Learning gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661368026 2021-07-26 20:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1661368026 Trauma-Informed Practice gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664451620 2021-07-29 23:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664451620 Empathy gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664512093 -Be self aware
-listen to understand
-It's okay to say, "I don't know how to respond, but I appreciate you for sharing with me."
-proceed with compassion]]> 2021-07-30 01:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664512093 How to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School Community gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664514384 2021-07-30 01:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664514384 How Self-Compassion Supports Academic Motivation and Emotional Wellness gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664515032 2021-07-30 01:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664515032 Building Empathy in Classrooms and Schools gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664515530 2021-07-30 01:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664515530 8 Ways to Teach Empathy to Your Child gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664516059 2021-07-30 01:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664516059 Self Compassion gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664531885 2021-07-30 01:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1664531885 How to improve student's metacognition: gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665308398 Have students think about their learning by:
-having them evaluate theselves using rubrics or grading critiria.
-have them think and talk about how they learn best through the following questions
--> What should I learn first?
-->Is anything confusing me?
-->Can I explain what I've learned?
-->Should I ask for extra help?
-->Why did I get this answer wrong?
-->Can I apply this in different contexts?
-->How can I do better next time?


]]> 2021-07-31 01:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665308398 I’m a Neuroscientist. Here’s How Teachers Change Kids’ Brains. gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665311782 2021-07-31 01:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665311782 Strategies for Helping Students Motivate Themselves gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665311913 2021-07-31 01:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665311913 Lessons for learning: How cognitive psychology informs classroom practice gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665312066 2021-07-31 01:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665312066 Growth Mindset: Clearing up Some Common Confusions gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665312188 2021-07-31 01:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665312188 Retrieval Practice gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665328680 2021-07-31 02:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665328680 Cognitive: The learning scientists gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665329016 2021-07-31 02:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665329016 How to speak to students: gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665617751 Calm
Neutral
Assertive 

This can help regulate the teacher and thus helping students regulate themselves.

]]> 2021-07-31 17:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665617751 The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL Essentials gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665618584  A printable compilation of key activities and tools for school teams ]]> 2021-07-31 17:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665618584 Core Lessons gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665618962 Measuring the Social and Emotional Dimensions of Student Success]]> 2021-07-31 17:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665618962 Attuned Communication instead of Classroom Management? #19 gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665619343 2021-07-31 17:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665619343 Effective Directions gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665642729 Must include:
-What?
-How? (will include expectations such as steps, movement, volume level, and behavior)
-Why? (Explains the rationale to the class in a way that is revelent to students.
Example: When we walk in the hallways, we silently walk one person behind the other so that we don't interrupt other classrooms or make a traffic jam. 

KEY TIPS: 
-If directions are too long, chunk them.
-Think about the best way to deliver the directions are.]]> 2021-07-31 19:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665642729 How to communicate with parents: gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665648337 -Listen (make sure the parents feels listened to and respected)
- Operate with sensitivity (we never know what the family is going through)

>Use neutral and objective language
> Be sensire and straight forward
>Acknowledge and validate emotions
>Acknowledge and apologize for mistakes (be humble)
>Ask questions to seek understanding
>Invite collaboration
>Check for understanding by paraphrasing]]> 2021-07-31 19:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665648337 WHAT IS PROBLEM SOLVING? gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673156 2021-07-31 21:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673156 Cultivating Creativity in Standards-Based Classrooms gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673264 2021-07-31 21:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673264 How Design Thinking Became a Buzzword at School gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673425 2021-07-31 21:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673425 Can “playful assessments” tell us whether maker education works? gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673590 2021-07-31 21:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1665673590 Working with students with ADHD gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679654293 1) Seating arrangments: Ask yourself: Where in the classroom can students be less distracted? Keep in mind that all students with ADHD benefit from being sat close to the teacher.
2) Fidgets: seat cushion or hand fidgets should take take too much of the students' attention. If they are constantly looking at the figet or it leaves their hand, then the fidget is not right for them.
3) Organization: Have a routine, use graphic organizers, and write to-do list/homework lists, and chunk down information.]]> 2021-08-15 23:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679654293 Definition of MTSS gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679655476 2021-08-15 23:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679655476 Compassion-Based Strategies for Managing Classroom Behavior gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679655735 2021-08-15 23:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679655735 WHAT IS SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER ANYWAY? gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679656051 2021-08-15 23:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679656051 Classroom accommodations for sensory processing issues gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679656221 2021-08-15 23:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679656221 082: Regulating emotions: What, When, & How gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679656616 2021-08-15 23:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679656616 Developing metacognition: gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679966081 1) Ask students how they know.
2) Have students self-evaluate throughout the lesson, not just at the end (you can use a simple 3 dot coloring system, green, yellow, red) 
3) Have students keep a live document where they log their progress every day and you can add comments to.]]> 2021-08-16 05:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679966081 It's Time We Had a Talk About Self-Care gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679967481 2021-08-16 05:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679967481 Metacognition: Nurturing Self-Awareness in the Classroom gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679968181 When students practice metacognition, the act of thinking about their thinking helps them make greater sense of their life experiences and start achieving at higher levels.]]> 2021-08-16 05:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679968181 The Science and Research on Gratitude and Happiness gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679968792 2021-08-16 05:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679968792 Why We Need to Rethink Recess gavi5264 https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679969820 2021-08-16 05:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gavi5264/8pk5z4pcvm3z7vum/wish/1679969820