Empower students to overcome academic challenges by modeling perseverance, fostering reflection, and integrating SEL strategies into daily learning.
Celebrate #SELDay by strengthening relationship-building skills. Discover how meaningful feedback fosters student connection and engagement.
I, like many educators, like to set and then get goals. One step of the goal setting process that I tend to minimize is the
School days in December are often a time to excite students for holidays and the upcoming break. As we continue to adapt to a new “normal” in school, this may lead to heightened social emotional needs resulting in students expressing their overly excited state through their behaviors.
One first step you can take to build your resiliency is to reflect and celebrate your many accomplishments so far this school year. Taking time to reflect and celebrate helps point out the many obstacles you’ve overcome, the resiliency you’ve used to get to this point, and naturally leads to new ideas on how to problem-solve future challenges. This is the perfect time of year to spend 15 – 20 minutes reflecting on all that you’ve accomplished through one of the three reflection and celebration structures provided below.
Discover uplifting classroom observations post-return: student collaboration, positive teacher language, and the power of practiced routines.
Differentiate instruction with flexible strategies in environment, process, product, and content to meet diverse learner needs and enhance engagement.
Engage students with a free Autumnal Equinox advisory plan that fosters connection, reflection, and discussion on seasonal changes and current events.
Design classrooms that foster belonging, boost esteem, and enhance engagement to create optimal learning environments for all students.
Replenish your energy mid-summer by focusing on SELf-care—social, emotional, and learning practices—to return to school refreshed and resilient.
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