SEL @ Newtown High School by CATHERINE TSOURISTAKIS https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso After watching the TEDTalk - What nugget of wisdom will you bring into your classroom next week; use while lesson planning? Please be sure your name is attached to your comment en-us 2022-01-03 14:24:25 UTC 2025-09-24 13:35:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f989.png What are your takeaways from this TED Talk? khaggerty6 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021193269 2022-01-31 13:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021193269 Questions https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021396054 Are we managing the emotions of our students or are we teaching them how to manage them? 

]]> 2022-01-31 14:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021396054 Everyone is affected by toxic stress. It is also important to not take student responses personal. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021396931 2022-01-31 14:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021396931 SEL is not just about acknowledging that students have emotions, but helping them build the tools to have healthy responses to their emotions and situations https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397072 2022-01-31 14:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397072 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397164 He seems to be indicating that every emotional moment is an SEL moment.]]> 2022-01-31 14:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397164 SEL is useful for everybody. It helps people get along with others https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397353 2022-01-31 14:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397353 Summation of our parts https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397364 Our actions and reactions are not just created in the present moment but our past as well. ]]> 2022-01-31 14:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397364 It is important to recognize our own sources of stress in order to be able to feel empathy. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397570 2022-01-31 14:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397570 We have to consider what kids are experiencing in their lives outside of school. We're all stressed and tired. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397791 2022-01-31 14:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397791 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397894 It is important not take interactions with students personally because we don’t know what they’re day looked like before us and we don’t wanna be reacting from an emotional place]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397894 Are we projecting our own negativity onto youngsters? https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397943 2022-01-31 14:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021397943 Always think about what may be happening to the student rather than what is "wrong" with him/her and find ways to help them manage their emotions. kathyrgls https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398288 2022-01-31 14:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398288 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398419 SEL awareness involves highly sought after skills in the workplace ]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398419 My Takeaways https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398483 Never ignore the realities and experiences of our students. 
Externalities often affect our students and the way that they react is not necessarily a depiction of their character 
]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398483 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398546 Asking someone what is wrong with them can be triggering. We should ask them what happened to you to get them to open up. Opening up will held build their self worth.]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398546 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398618 We need to think before we speak.


]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398618 Be kind at all times to students because we do not know what is happening outside of our classrooms. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398619 2022-01-31 14:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398619 Michael Caban https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398647 Not to react to student behavior immediately, but to stop and consider that something else happened outside the classroom that triggered his or her outburst.]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398647 K.Pati https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398654 Take a deep breath before responding when a student or a adult seems stressed.]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398654 I have to realize that students have problems and to help them complete their work if their problems are getting in the way https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398667 2022-01-31 14:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398667 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398693 Help students communicate effectively ]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398693 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398751 I think we have to be very patient with our students these days, as they navigate so many emotions and we are unaware of what their home like is like sometimes. ]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398751 Many times people want recognition that they are individuals who have been through something difficult, so positive words, instead of hostile words, can make people feel that others care for them. irafiqu https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398757 2022-01-31 14:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021398757 Helping students manage emotions. Incorporate the breathing exercise. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399021 2022-01-31 14:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399021 There is a lot going on outside the classroom that affects learning https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399091 2022-01-31 14:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399091 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399220 It is important to be mindful that students can come to class with experiences, outside of school, that affect their emotions.]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399220 I am reminded to pause before reacting. Respond instead of reacting. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399266 2022-01-31 14:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399266 Takeaways https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399393 One takeaway I learned from the TED is that don't jump to judgement right away when you see behaviors that are considered not "normal". Change our mindset from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened to you".]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399393 how can SEL be implemented in the classroom? Is a how are you sufficient? https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399519 2022-01-31 14:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399519 words are triggers. We need to take a breath before we react mpapada1 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399823 2022-01-31 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399823 Shifting mindset from what's wrong with you to what happened to you. My thought about this should be accompanied with how we say it. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399871 2022-01-31 14:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399871 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399883 You have to be more understanding to students always regardless of their behavior or attitude towards you - always try to find out first verses react ]]> 2022-01-31 14:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399883 Helps us understand a child's home life. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399972 2022-01-31 14:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021399972 Be caring. Think before you speak. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400149 2022-01-31 14:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400149 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400266 Incorporate SEL strategies to make sure students are ready for learning. Changing the mindset that student behaviors are always problematic into understanding "why" they are behaving that way by simply, asking "what happened?" or simply asking "how are you?" Students come from different culture and background, with varying experiences that influence whether they are emotionally or mentally ready to learn. -Connelly]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400266 It is important to not react to others but to respond with compassion and mindfulness gmaier2 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400525 2022-01-31 14:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400525 Always look at the underlying pinnings of what's happening in the home https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400632 2022-01-31 14:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400632 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400831 SEL skills are necessary not only for high school students but affects adults later on and are skills that are desired by employers. 

]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400831 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400870 1. toxic stress and its impact 
2. toolbox - take 3 breaths
3. what's happening rather than what's happening?]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400870 bdudnath21s https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400894 Be mindful that there are other factors that may contribute to a student's outburst. ]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021400894 understand the way the student is nurtured at home https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401099 2022-01-31 14:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401099 ecarmona31 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401209 Think about what happened, and not what's wrong.
-Ms. Carmona]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401209 J Thompson https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401395 Ask the students how their day is going so far since I see them period 5.]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401395 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401439 Ask "what happened?" instead of "what's wrong?"]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401439 My takeaway is how severe this is in minorities students https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401542 2022-01-31 14:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021401542 Reilly https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402253 My takeaway is, We need to recognize that many of our students have a lot going on in their lives, and we should be cognizant of those things and react to them.]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402253 Kevin Clancy https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402571 We need to remember that all of our students are coming from different places and they all have different things going on at home. Make sure that you try to get to know your students and what is going on before you jump to conclusions. ]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402571 Welcome the student to class first and enquire about their well-being. Don't make the first interaction what the student might view as an "attack" https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402665 Dont]]> 2022-01-31 14:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402665 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402943 All students have an underlying reason for their actions, we need to be understanding and stake a step back and talk to our kids  ]]> 2022-01-31 14:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021402943 cfang9 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021403480 SEL is a tool which helps students manage their emotions and carry the learning onto their adult life.]]> 2022-01-31 14:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021403480 Be aware with student's personal circumstances and gain their trust https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021403871 2022-01-31 14:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021403871 using the "listening" pebble https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021404184 2022-01-31 14:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021404184 Check-ins are important! We don't know what others are going thru. https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021405131 2022-01-31 14:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021405131 M.E. Dela Cruz https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021405464 Sometimes students outburst because they need somebody to talk to, and I have to be willing to hear their needs beyond their verbal outburst.]]> 2022-01-31 14:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021405464 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021406083 Ask questions and really get to know your students, so that way you can build a rapport and trusting relationship with them. This way you can help reshape their mindset through these tools. ]]> 2022-01-31 14:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021406083 https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021539790 Optimistic thinking- create goals and check in weekly about progress. G. Pati]]> 2022-01-31 15:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsouri2/xmzn5gueol4r3cso/wish/2021539790