Social Emotional Learning Reflections: by Kristen Withee https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7 Made with panache en-us 2022-03-03 22:27:03 UTC 2025-11-23 01:31:47 UTC hello@padlet.com Mark Ruest / PE Team mruest https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084515518 The PE Team reflected on how SEL is woven into the fabric of our daily lessons.  This is due partially to how we construct our plans but more heavily influenced by how we facilitate them.  We also discussed how Audrey's activities connected with us in terms of our approach to teaching students how to take risks, work together, communicate in a variety of ways and collaborate to solve problems.]]> 2022-03-08 17:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084515518 Matt Ferdinand https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084593099 Today I was reminded that SEL should be built into everyday interactions. I loved Audrey's medley and got a ton of new activities to try out with my class. ]]> 2022-03-08 18:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084593099 Preschool Team https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084640705 Robin Fitton, Allison Grann, Margaret Flinton, Elizabeth Fortier and Alicia Giannelli developed a lesson that includes a book read aloud followed by  a whole group discussion, an interactive greeting activity, and a song. This is the first lesson of a book series and larger curriculum based around social emotional learning with We Thinkers.  
After creating this lesson and reviewing the materials we already have, we are planning on starting this unit with the 4's. We are definitely going to include these weekly lessons starting in September, but are looking into/discussing how it can be incorporated with our current group. 
]]> 2022-03-08 18:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084640705 Valerie Leuchter, Special Educator, 3rd Grade https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084651043 It is great to take a PD day to focus only on SEL. Social Emotion Learning is so important to help students foster crucial life skills, to understand themselves, to help develop a positive self-image, to learn the importance of responsibility for their actions, and to build healthy relationships with others.  It's great to be in a position to make a difference and talk about how we plan to explicitly teach these skills. These life habits help foster healthy communities.  


]]> 2022-03-08 18:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084651043 5th Grade https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084652717 We chose to focus on  activities to promote inclusion. 
 If we value inclusion - if we make it our mission as 5th graders to include others - then everything else - will follow. It is hard to be inclusive if you aren’t also respectful, caring, and kind. -RAK 


]]> 2022-03-08 18:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084652717 2nd Grade Team https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084723066 We enjoyed diving into the many SEL resources! We look forward to adding more of these lessons into our everyday practice! Thanks for a great day!]]> 2022-03-08 19:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084723066 Kristen and Juliane, K-3 Reading https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084736182 Our favorite part was the medley in the library and being able to read new literature addressing SEL! :-)]]> 2022-03-08 19:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084736182 1st Grade Team + Jaimy https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084737281 We looked at SEL in math using youcubed.org and created lessons to help build a Growth Mindset in math and across other content areas. The lessons incorporate SEL, Habits of Learning, and Eureka activities. We're very excited to start out a school year using Inspirational Math!]]> 2022-03-08 19:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2084737281 Beth https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2085046971 It was so great to have people in the library checking out some of our SEL read alouds -both old and new.

Amanda P. and I also have a GREAT plan to put into place involving a storywalk that teachers can take their classes on in April.  More coming!]]> 2022-03-09 00:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2085046971 Erin Chase https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2088415508 In exploring SEL ideas, I am reminded that SEL practice can be integrated into our day naturally. I plan on using the games and activities that we learned today in my classroom! ]]> 2022-03-10 14:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kwithee/srtp18sme72vkyz7/wish/2088415508