Graffiti Wall - Strategies to develop social skills by Kelsey

MYP

kelseyannca — 2023-06-10 16:30:59 UTC

SEL Frameworks

kelseyannca — 2023-06-10 16:31:45 UTC

Kelsey - for taking turns and listening to others

kelseyannca — 2023-06-10 17:00:43 UTC

I would provide students in a group with a certain number of linking cubes. Every time they contributed to the conversation they would put one of the cubes in the centre of the table. They could not contribute once their cubes were gone. Once everyone contributed they could reallocate and continue the discussion.

Bonnie - Non Verbal

2023-06-10 17:02:16 UTC

Non Verbal Games and Challenges - this allows for different forms of communication. I get the students to line up in different formations, or solve a puzzle or complete a strategy game using only non-verbal skills. This also integrates the communication ATL skills.

Building Classroom Community

kelseyannca — 2023-06-10 17:02:33 UTC

Building Classroom Community

kelseyannca — 2023-06-10 17:03:01 UTC

Wellbeing and Mindfulness

kelseyannca — 2023-06-10 17:03:33 UTC

Bonnie Advisory Class - Yoga. Just Dance. Meditation

2023-06-10 17:04:28 UTC

Communication through non verbal..

Make fair and equitable decision - By Sandip

ruhanmunde — 2023-06-10 17:04:54 UTC

Harkness method allows students to listen to the views of each other and come to a conclusion.

ZAMINA, SUSANA, GRACE

2023-06-10 17:07:05 UTC

- Pointing to anchor charts that show body language and tone that indicate a certain emotion, using movie clips for examples
- Encouraging students to admit / take ownership over actions, giving them language, sentence stems
- Using Accountable Talk outside of academic settings
- Building relationships with students to provide a safe space so they can approach you and be vulnerable, counseling

Tavill

2023-06-10 17:07:42 UTC

Rotate semi permanent seating groups (once a month) in the classroom which gives learners long term opportunities to develop relationships with different kids.

Think, Pair, Share

kbencherif — 2025-06-17 15:31:40 UTC

Think-Pair-Share is a simple, effective cooperative learning strategy that promotes social interaction, respectful listening, and idea sharing among students. It supports the development of communication skills, empathy, active listening, and confidence.

Brian Crumb

2025-06-17 15:31:42 UTC

Positive Talk....

Teacher will state the definition and give examples of Affirmations (positive).

Students will write and state Positive Affirmations for themselves.

Students in this (my) class will state something positive about themselves and their group members throughout the lesson.

Student Teachers- Jolly

cmjolly — 2025-06-17 15:31:50 UTC

I ask for volunteers (sometimes I volunTOLD a student who was being disruptive) to use their laptop to project the lesson. As I present the lesson, the student gets to display the content, they choose the first person to answer a question. Then that person gets to ask the next person. I found that I had more volunteers when they were being chosen to participate by their peers rather than the teacher. They also would volunteer so that they could choose their friends.

Give and Receive meaningful Feedback

2025-06-17 15:36:23 UTC

Peer evaluations
group evaluations
anonymous feedback
positive constructive feedback which includes solutions
gallery walk

Kindness 101 (Macey)

lmmacey2 — 2025-06-17 15:36:27 UTC

Periodically, I have tried to show videos from the Kindness 101 series put out by "On the Road with Steve Hartman", but would ideally be able to offer them in our Advisory because it meets every day. Most are 3-5 minutes, max, and offer real-life examples of kindness in practice. In the past, I would use a question for whole group or partner discussions after the video, but it also could be used to prompt independent writing reflections. Using it on a daily basis establishes it as a time for more thoughtful discussion of human qualities and contributions toward the greater good.

Build Consensus/Responsibility - Meiser

mlmeiser1 — 2025-06-17 15:37:41 UTC

Students will be asked to write down the class rules that should be followed. All rules will be written for all to see, and those being repeated will receive check marks. Those with the top ten check marks will be our classroom Bill of Rights.

Students will create a class constitution/Bill of Rights of agreed upon and acceptable behaviors. These will be used to build consensus. All students will sign the agreed upon rules/rights and hold everyone accountable. As a living working documents, like the Constitution, we can always have amendments as needed to address the needs of the classroom, once consensus is received from all.

SEL is Teacher Mindset, Holding Classroom Space with SEL in every activity, every ineraction, every everything.

cksabo — 2025-06-17 15:38:47 UTC

SEL is a way of being.

Activities brain dump:

instant challenges (ie, cups)

scavenger hunt (teams or dyads)

plushie pass

see think wonder

plus 1 (stories, vocab, note making)

breath work

AB partner shares

read-aloud mini-dramas (2 people)

mad libs

headbands

vocabulary search (synonymns)

string untangle game

string web activities

word wall (each contributes)

VNPS activities random wheel prompts

VNPS the longest list

PDD partner directed drawing

but really - SEL is within the teacher and every interaction.

DHRivera and CSabo

Barbara Dobberstein

2025-06-17 15:39:48 UTC

Students will share positive comments about themselves and others allowing them to take ownership of our space. Share what positive standards we will follow as a class for having a welcoming and safe space as a reading family.

Social - Collaboration Skill Chynna - Jennifer - Juan

jcbartorila — 2025-06-17 15:40:22 UTC

Students are in groups of four, designing a model community garden for the school grounds. They've researched plants, layout, and community benefits.

Halfway through, students receive a "Collaboration Rubric" focusing on process skills:

Contribution: Did everyone share ideas and complete assigned tasks?
Communication: Did we listen actively and respectfully, even when disagreeing?
Problem-Solving: How did we handle disagreements or unexpected challenges?

Example Question for Reflection: "Describe one instance where your group successfully resolved a conflict. What strategies did you use?"

Then have the students providing feedback to each other.

Each student uses a simple "Glow & Grow" sheet for each group member:

Glow: "One thing I appreciate about ............ contribution to our garden design is..."
Grow: "One area where .......... could help our group even more is by..."

As a teacher we guide the students to be specific and contributive.

Developing Social Skills in PE (Charles)

bmcharles — 2025-06-17 15:41:07 UTC

Social skills can be effectively taught in PE Classes by incorporating activities that promote teamwork, communication and respect. This can be achieved through team building experiences, cooperative games, reflection time and role playing scenarios.

Team building activities fosters collaboration, communication and a sense of belonging.

Some examples of cooperative activities are flicker ball, scooter hockey and cricket where students can communicate and coordinate their actions.

Reflection time after activities helps students process their experiences, develop self-awareness and understand their emotions.

Role-play

2025-06-17 15:41:21 UTC

Students will listen to grievances presented to them and will act as judge to determine whether a situation is fair or unfair and what should be done to make the situation fair and equitable.