Resilient by Design: Building Belonging for Every Learner by Karen Muston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz Directions: 1. Choose one of these three student scenarios in the far right column β€” the one that feels most familiar to your daily work. 2. On the Padlet, post: One resilience-building strategy, OR One message or tool that could inspire persistence. Add your ideas under one of the three categories β€” Program Ideas, Teacher Partnerships, or Student Interactions. πŸ’‘Note: Be sure to include your name under your submission so that you can be entered into a drawing for a free book: Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristin Souers & Pete Hall en-us 2025-10-08 19:17:48 UTC 2025-10-28 22:00:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Scenario 1 – The Overwhelmed Student karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624189375

A 9th grader enrolled late and is 45 lessons behind. She attends class but rarely participates. When you reach out, she says, β€œThere’s no way I can catch up.”
πŸ’¬ How could you help her reframe that mindset and take one small step forward?

]]> 2025-10-08 19:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624189375 Scenario 2 – The Silent Student karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624190297

A middle schooler joins every LiveLesson but never turns on their mic or camera. They submit work inconsistently but respond warmly in chat when encouraged.
πŸ’¬ What belonging cue could help this student feel seen and connected?

]]> 2025-10-08 19:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624190297 Scenario 3 – The Frustrated Student karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624191283 A 10th grader logs off whenever tech glitches happen. He tells his teachers, β€œIt’s too annoying; I give up.”
πŸ’¬ What message or strategy might help him persist through frustration?

]]> 2025-10-08 19:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624191283 How can we create a culture of resilience? karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624193416 2025-10-08 19:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624193416 How can we help teachers reinforce resilience? karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624195084 2025-10-08 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624195084 What messages or tools can we use directly with students? karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624196032 2025-10-08 19:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624196032 Sample Idea karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624200039 "You Can Do Hard Things" Campaign

]]> 2025-10-08 19:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624200039 Sample Idea karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624201293 Provide a handout with sample conversations starters or dialogue that builds resilience

]]> 2025-10-08 19:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3624201293 Sample Idea karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3625362474 Send a weekly inspirational video

]]> 2025-10-09 13:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3625362474 loliger1_1 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632233649 I have positive affirmation cards I send to students.

LeighAnn Oliger, SCCA

]]> 2025-10-14 18:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632233649 Offer encouragement ashldrake https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632234563 Encourage them that they can do hard things! And then show them manageable and acheiveable ways to do that

]]> 2025-10-14 18:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632234563 Homeroom Positivity cconnolly47 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632235303 Sharing positive quotes during homeroom check in to start or end a students day on a positive note!

]]> 2025-10-14 18:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632235303 Small Group / Book Group jepitts2 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632235682 Book Study/Small Group Failing Foward

]]> 2025-10-14 18:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632235682 Back on Track Plans ashldrake https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632235702 Weekly and daily goals. Make a calendar that breaks down the overall goal so she an see each day and what is expected

]]> 2025-10-14 18:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632235702 Weekly/Monthly Text Messages jepitts2 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237074 Texting students encouraging messages

]]> 2025-10-14 18:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237074 Giving Students Options albender1 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237201 Giving students options empowers them to take ownership of their learning, which can build confidence and resilience. When faced with challenges, having choices allows them to approach the struggle in a way that aligns with their strengths and needs, making it more manageable and meaningful.


Examples: projects and alternate assignments

]]> 2025-10-14 18:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237201 The Let Grow Experience https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237325 This is a school wide initiative that I'm doing with my middle schoolers. The idea is that the students take on an "independence project." Afterwards, we talk about what went well and what could have gone better - building resilience!

]]> 2025-10-14 18:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237325 Provide LC Resources jamvanhorn https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237434 It's important to provide functional resources to learning coaches and caretakers to ensure we're working together to encourage students and improve resilience.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632237434 Send Star Mail when STs complete counseling challenges, assignments, or lessons jepitts2 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632238615 2025-10-14 18:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3632238615 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634193503 I would like to set up weekly meeting with you. Let's break the assignments down and focus on one subject per day. Encourage them to meet with teachers.

]]> 2025-10-15 17:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634193503 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634194231 When I attend field trips, I talk to a student/family long enough to discover something we have in common.

]]> 2025-10-15 17:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634194231 Learner Journey Badges https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634194581 Awarding Learner Journey Badges when I notice students accomplishing their goals, completing a hard task, or doing the right thing :)

]]> 2025-10-15 17:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634194581 https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634197981 Send a postcard (beginning of year, birthdays, etc). Give learning badges when students attend their first live lesson / complete that first "hard" assignment / advocate for themself in some way.

]]> 2025-10-15 17:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634197981 SO Many INCREDIBLE IDEAS! karenmuston https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634342712 2025-10-15 19:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmuston/fjr48m2pgux9geaz/wish/3634342712