A student’s sense of belonging can come from connections with both peers and adults. This downloadable guide includes five strategies for building strong relationships with students and creating a positive school culture where everyone feels they belong.
*Activities & Templates are provided!
This activity deals with teaching kids to deal with stress.
1. Kids write what is causing him or her stress on a white sheet of paper.
2. They crumple it up.
3. What do we want to do with stress? Get rid of it! Throw it! Kids have a snowball fight.
4. Pick up one ball after the fight & share it. Discuss how to help that student.
5. Reflect at the end.
"How are our students doing? Who needs our support right now?"
This year, checking in on students frequently and consistently is even more critical to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Administrators and educators can these questions during a morning meeting, advisory period, small group intervention, or general class time to:
Check in on student well-being and supports
Do an interim SEL skills and competencies check
Gather classroom feedback to inform instruction
Identify the students who need extra help right now academically, socially, and emotionally
In This Guide, You'll Get Access to:
✔ Panorama's full check-ins question bank (includes 80+ free response and multiple choice questions for grades 3-12)
✔ Recommendations on who should use the questions, how often to send check-ins, and how to take action on the data
✔ An overview of Panorama's new student check-ins tool, which is a companion to annual SEL and school climate measurement "
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Support your students' social and emotional learning as they navigate the digital world.
Technology impacts students' social and emotional well-being, from how they express themselves to how they communicate with friends and family. With the right support, students can learn how to integrate technology into their lives to promote their well-being and be a positive influence in their communities.
You'll find quick activities, family conversation starters, and professional development resources.
There are sections for K-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) instruction in small groups can be a great way to build student belonging and community—while also teaching key skills and competencies that students may need additional support with.
This toolkit includes a set of 6 facilitation guides for small-group SEL activities—complete with “how to” instructions for educators. These low-lift strategies are designed to help promote positive relationships while building students’ SEL skills.