I can’t believe we are here at the last week of our SEL Summer Series! Thank you so much for all your support and I hope you’ve enjoyed the last 10 weeks!  This week’s theme is all about contributing to your school and community. This looks different depending on where you are, but I would love to hear in the comments about how you support this in your classroom?  Week 10 Recording ... Read More about Social Emotional Learning Summer Series – Week 10

Frienships can be a tricky space no matter which grade level you are teaching. I also feel like this is one of those topics that shouldn’t be focus on just for SEL week 9, but rather built upon and sustained throughout the year. However, hopefully these questions and this adorable book can help you get started! How do you teach about friendships in your classroom? Week 9 Recording page ... Read More about Social Emotional Summer Series – Week 9

Think about your day to day as a teacher: constant decision making! Am I right? So what if we started walking our students through what it is like for us when we make decisions? Model for them the steps we take. This would be a great step in the right direction. (in my opinion)  Again, with anything, we can’t assume that our students know how to do this. We have to actively model ... Read More about Social Emotional Learning Summer Series – Week 8

SEL Summer Series Week 7: Thinking Through Conflicts  I don’t think anyone likes conflict, but it’s an important skill for us to help our students with. At the beginning of the year, I would recommend starting by defining conflict. (using books would be a great way to support this!) Help students identify types of conflicts. Then, think through ways to work through conflict effectively. Dive ... Read More about Social Emotional Learning Summer Series – Week 7

For Week 6, the topic is using communication and social skills to interact effectively with others. I truly believe that this is one of those skills we CAN’T assume our students know how to do on their own. We need to be modeling and practicing this skill on a daily basis. How can you do this?  Create opportunities to share in morning meeting, small group, or during read alouds. Ask questions ... Read More about Social Emotional Learning Summer Series – Week 6