SEL and RP

Being listened to helps human beings in profound ways. If listening exchanges are happening regularly, and with fidelity, there will be enough space for students to begin to really share their emotions.

Being listened to helps human beings in profound ways. It's useful to have students to participate in listening exchanges about anger when no one is angry. This will give students the opportunity to explore what makes them angry, what makes them feel that way, and identify where it comes from.

These practices can help both young people and adults stay grounded when anxiety arises. 

The year is coming to a close! Here are some activities & tips to consider for the final weeks of school.

Build classroom community by making a practice of sharing appreciations.

Students practice identifying and using stress management strategies to better cope with upsetting news.

In this two-minute video, staff developer Iris Laurencio demonstrates a breathing technique that can help both young people and adults reduce stress on the spot. 

Students hear multiple voices about what feminism is, who is a feminist, and the evolution of feminism - and share their own thoughts and feelings about it.  

Students work in small groups to create a collaborative piece of art as a response to photographs from the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. 

Here are some basic guidelines for opening up discussion on difficult issues with your elementary and middle school students.