WayFinder SEL System - Teacher Resources by Don Allen, Ed.S., M.A.Ed./MAT https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn A comprehensive guide to implementing the WayFinder SEL system at Olson Middle School en-us 2024-12-01 09:11:48 UTC 2024-12-01 09:11:56 UTC hello@padlet.com What is WayFinder SEL? dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162504 2024-12-01 09:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162504 Why WayFinder at Olson Middle School? dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162505 2024-12-01 09:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162505 Daily Integration Tips dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162510 ✓ 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]]> 2024-12-01 09:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162510 Creating Safe Spaces dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162512 2024-12-01 09:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162512 Parent Communication dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162521 - Monthly newsletters highlighting SEL topics
- Take-home activities for family engagement
- Regular updates on student progress
- Sharing resources for continuing SEL at home]]> 2024-12-01 09:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162521 Self-Awareness Activities dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162534 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.]]> 2024-12-01 09:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162534 Relationship Building Exercises dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162544 - Conflict Resolution Role-Play
- Team Building Challenges
- Empathy Building Activities
- Peer Mentoring Programs

Remember to establish clear guidelines and expectations before starting these activities.]]> 2024-12-01 09:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162544 Assessment Tools dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162555 ✓ 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.]]> 2024-12-01 09:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162555 Teacher Training Schedule (Example) dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162567 - 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]]> 2024-12-01 09:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162567 Resource Library dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162584 - 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.]]> 2024-12-01 09:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/ej1nnpv330dct3yn/wish/3241162584