Subject/Vendor | Body | Attachment |
4 Ways to Foster Positive Student Relationships | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-ways-foster-positive-student-relationships |
5 Ways to Make Classrooms More Inclusive | Ā | https://www.npr.org/2018/10/26/659571443/5-ways-to-make-classrooms-more-inclusive |
8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/8-strategies-improve-participation-your-virtual-classroom |
Action Plan Doc | Ā | http://bit.ly/plan4SEL |
Addressing Race and Racism | Essential Considerations and a Library of Resources | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/f2eedd2dbd6093ef54a37c908dc12d9b/Addressing_Race_and_Racism__A_Guide_for_School_Counselors__1_.pdf |
ADL Lesson Plan Library | blended and online learning solutions for educators and students promotes critical thinking and learning around historical and current events topics through the lens of diversity, bias and social justice. | https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families/lessons |
An Unconventional Approach to Culturally Responsive Pedagogy | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/unconventional-approach-culturally-responsive-pedagogy |
Books that Matter | Featured books come with discussion guides for teachers and parents. | https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families/childrens-literature |
Can We Talk? Tips for Respectful Conversations in Schools, Workplaces and Communities | Ā | https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/can-we-talk-tips-for-respectful-conversations-in-schools |
CASEL Guiding Questions for Educators | Ā | http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o2RcaNGY8yUYX1Pr_2jmC3fzzg-hvA8V9GvL8S8VFiRPmsNjE0n2dvaomBHhDkfWlbxsVytQeFEm5huq9gPP3z8JOPf2PvTRmKAtCuHgZT6yOPunQL8bnEBkVMaXPIUQlFWICX7WQYzTKeQjXBO5JJdv_VTofQoq-y9ygtVFsY_BSeCR8tcNerTs9YcwxzGfXZCIG8Sf48mZWWu91XpX-I3ik8AwGdCBTOGCOfYsaAJZQgLC_E3eSPgCdgJQI1wl24jQ2Nag0_eIQcfwtZS7wQ==&c=RWrr94bUgkeDYleqnygpswm_iXWd3KroYKHVAtaXpqZpNM6VSQS-Ww==&ch=AEkB6qcG_wo08s6fGIwg1XJWlk1K-xmHyzfphl6sB1zX3vZfS5a2xg== |
CASEL Wheel and Competencies | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/08286b6e5c05562b8052ed6293b878c0/CASEL_Updated_SEL_Framework__1_.pdf |
Character Report Card Graphic Organizer | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/b7961024ea9dca21feb44701c05a338e/Character_Report_Card.pdf |
Classroom Conversations | Tips for teachers when facing difficult situations. | https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/rosalinds-classroom-conversations |
CommonLit | Ā | https://www.commonlit.org/ |
Community Circles | Ā | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fuLSU3bE-w |
Community Walks | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/blog/community-walks-create-bonds-understanding-shane-safir |
Conscious Discipline | Lessons, posters, webinars, and more! | https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/ |
Daily Affirmations for Educators | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/a2f68e53622f38d9c7d8cf2d1bc72938/Daily_Affirmations_for_Educators.pdf |
Digital Learning Agreement (6-12) | Ā | https://docs.google.com/document/d/15od_aYkTTQMZfz8p7tDJaIjr9s-JGaJIrNkmEk-8GX4/edit |
Digital Learning Pledge K-5 | Ā | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCPGMbOuegxFuGzv3uL1ro9uIOV4NR0gpso7UYaAmkg/edit |
Dos and Don’ts of Praise | Ā | https://www.mindsetkit.org/topics/praise-process-not-person/dos-donts-of-praise |
Elementary Remote Learning Class Meeting Guide | Ā | https://cfccdn.blob.core.windows.net/static/pdf/k-5/second-step-k5-covid19-remote-class-meeting-guide.pdf |
Emotional Regulation Book Playlist | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/553933d558187da1d48ec6c4ec2fdaa2/Book_List.pdf |
Empathy Self-Assessment | Ā | https://psychology-tools.com/test/toronto-empathy-questionnaire |
Empathy Tool Kit | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/3d117d43e4d2beb0f7cb5e9e9b7c4bd1/StartEmpathy_Toolkit.pdf |
Enemy Pie SEL Lesson | Ā | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dGnLiiDCT6N_luy2GpR6bnPur6S4dyXMNgJxPtRyjN4/edit?usp=sharing |
Finding the Courage to Support Queer Youth | Ā | https://www.teachingquality.org/finding-the-courage-to-support-queer-youth/ |
Five Point Scale Examples | information about the use of the 5-point scale and other systems to teach social and emotional concepts | https://www.5pointscale.com/scales.html |
Fostering Equity in the Classroom | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/fostering-equality-classroom |
Free Digital Lessons in SEL | Ā | https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/social-emotional-learning/ |
FREE Strengths Survey | for adults and youth | https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register |
Friendship Skills- 5 Step Apology Visual and more | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/c584729244f4510c1fc09b13b27e5117/Friendship_Tools__1_.pdf |
Global Read Aloud | Ā | https://theglobalreadaloud.com/ |
GLSEN Safe Space Book for Educators | Ā | https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/GLSEN%20English%20SafeSpace%20Book%20Text%20Updated%202019.pdf |
Go from a Safe Classroom to a Brave Classroom | Ā | https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/moving-from-safe-classrooms-to-brave-classrooms |
Going Beyond ‘How Are You Feeling? | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/going-beyond-how-are-you-feeling |
Grab the Mic | Jason Reynolds | https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-20-028/jason-reynolds-national-ambassador-for-young-peoples-literature-connects-with-young-people-at-home-through-new-video-series-and-newsletter/2020-04-09/ |
Growth Mindset WorksheetĀ | Ā | https://assets.ctfassets.net/p0qf7j048i0q/40RSSYU3EBI1vJ5YHYxNHj/78bd6803f3c72ccd35eb0088a31db859/What_I_Can_Say_Instead_Understood.pdf |
Guide to TikTok | Ā | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok |
Hand Signals to Engage Students in Group Conversations (Large and Small) | 9/14/2020 | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/f19fcdfbc27791c18fce027e05a32954/Edutopia_Hand_Signals.pdf |
Headspace for Educators | FREE access to this incredible website and app. | https://www.headspace.com/educators |
Home Visits | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/blog/home-visits-reaching-beyond-classroom-jill-thomas |
Implicit Bias | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/blog/keys-to-challenging-implicit-bias-shane-safir |
Inclusive Classroom Practices Poster | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/23c8a5753630256d78a78e300c94d1cc/Let_students_identify_themselves_on_the_first_day_of_class__Ask_them_to_fill_out_index_cards_with_their_preferred_name_and_pronouns__then_be_sure_to_update_the_class_list_and_share_that_list_when_there_s_a_subst.pdf |
Jason Reynolds: Write. Right, Rite. | Ā | https://guides.loc.gov/jason-reynolds/grab-the-mic/wrr |
Lesson Plan for Establishing Ground Rules | Ā | https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/education-outreach/establishing-ground-rules.pdf |
Lesson Plan Library | These robust, ready-to-use classroom lessons offer breadth and depth, spanning essential social justice topics and reinforcing critical social emotional learning skills. | https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/lessons |
Making Connections with Greetings at the Door | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/video/making-connections-greetings-door |
Mind Yeti | Mind Yeti is a library of research-based guided mindfulness sessions that help kids and their adults calm their minds, focus their attention and connect to the world around them. | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiaUKiwbiHMQDQLCXoPaMMYotldKlUQCw |
Morningside Center | SEL and Restorative Practices Classroom Activities | https://www.morningsidecenter.org/sel-and-rp |
Newsela | Empower teachers to integrate SEL into their core literacy instruction with content that is relevant to what students are experiencingāwherever theyāre learning. | https://newsela.com/about/solutions/sel/ |
Nice White Parents Podcast | Ā | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-nice-white-parents/id1524080195 |
Online Games to Get Your Class Engaged and Connected | Ā | https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/online-games-get-your-class-engaged-connected |
Philosophical Chairs | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/framework-whole-class-discussions |
Philosophical Chairs Class Norms Poster | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/95f29109f0fb0457a54347296f4215c2/Philosophical_Chair_Norms.pdf |
PLANNING RESOURCES & BOOK LISTS | Ā | Ā |
Pure Edge | Pure Edge is committed to helping educators and learners easily access content to support well-being. Sign in and access all of their free content for your use and to share broadly! | http://pureedgeinc.org/curriculum |
Pushing Against the Wall (Calming Technique)Ā | Quick Video on how to incorporate this technique to benefit all students. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHU1a3HQGE |
Random Acts of Kindness | Ā | https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/ |
Rapid Reset: Sipping Water | Quick video on how to model a calm down strategy with a student- super simple! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUxuElz_FEM&list=RDCMUCdksaQxXH13BMeHo09MorBg&start_radio=1&t=26 |
Responsive Classroom | Ā | https://www.youtube.com/user/responsiveclassroom |
Restorative Circle in 4th Grade Classroom | Ā | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTFIzxObIs |
Restorative Practices Educator Tool Kit | Ā | https://www.restorativeresources.org/educator-toolkit.html |
Sample Teaching Activities to Support Core Competencies of SEL | Ā | https://www.casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Sample-Teaching-Activities-to-Support-Core-Competencies-8-20-17.pdf |
Second Step | Loads of resources, lessons and guides. | https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support |
SEL for Educators Toolkit | Learn Five High-Leverage Practices to support their own social-emotional development and well-being. | https://www.transformingeducation.org/sel-for-educators-toolkit/ |
SEL LESSONS & CONTENT | Ā | Ā |
SEL Video Lessons | (Free Library) | https://www.lessonsforsel.com/video-resources |
Self-Assessing Social and Emotional Instruction and Competencies- A Tool for Teachers | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/6dc309b02f6058f58deb8b1816b43246/Self_Assessing_Social_and_Emotional_Instruction_and_Competencies__A_Tool_for_Teachers.pdf |
Seven Strategies for Building Relationships that Work | Ā | http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept16/vol74/num01/Seven-Cs-for-Effective-Teaching.aspx |
Socratic Seminar | Ā | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3IBLKYaK1E |
Staff SEL Presentation | Ā | https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/418766834/385383c41d7df6d092ab98995faad397/All_slides___VCASE_Social_Emotional_Wellness_for_Teachers.pdf |
STEP FIVE | Build relationships and get to know your students. | Ā |
STEP FOUR | Consider the needs, backgrounds, and experiences of all students. | Ā |
STEP ONE | Take Stock & Take Care & Take Notice | Ā |
STEP THREE | Encourage positive teacher-student interactions and student-student interactions | Ā |
STEP TWO | Establish positive and predictable classroom environments.Ā | Ā |
Strengths-Based Gratitude Curriculum for Tweens and Teens | Ā | https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC_Gratitude_Curriculum_MS_HS.pdf |
Student Driven Conversations | Ā | https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-community-student-driven-conversations |
Student Texts | Searchable library of short texts offers a diverse mix of stories and perspectives. | https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/texts |
Teacher Warm-Up to Build Empathy | Ā | https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/empathy/teacher-to-teacher-use-a-daily-warm-up-to-build-empathy?_ul=1*1x069ls*domain_userid*YW1wLS1rZng1ZzRXRm5iODFhVTZuQ1ZSTlE. |
Teaching in Support of Black Lives: Education at a Crossroads | Ā | https://youtu.be/dW2vxs_UXwg |
Teaching Tolerance (Teaching Strategies) | Ā | https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/teaching-strategies |
The Big List of Class Discussion | Ā | https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/ |
The Danger of a Single Story | Ā | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg&feature=youtu.be |
The Incredible 5-Point ScaleĀ | Check-in routines help students self-reflect upon their emotional state. | http://ttacwm.blogs.wm.edu/provide-visual-supports-classroom/ |
This Teenage Life | Ā | http://thisteenagelife.org/#guides |
Uplifting Books About Black and Brown Kids | Ā | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/jerry-crafts-picks-uplifting-books-about-black-and-brown-kids |
Virtual Student Check-In | The first child-facing emotional wellness platform that captures how kids feel and helps parents and educators respond.
| https://www.closegap.org/ |
What Do Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Virtual Classrooms Look Like?Ā | Ā | https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/what-do-safe-respectful-and-inclusive-virtual-classrooms |
WIDE OPEN SCHOOL | Incredible library of amazing resources for Social Emotional Learning and so much more! | https://wideopenschool.org/student-activities/emotional-well-being/grades-3-5/ |