Student mental health and emotional well-being were a serious concern before the pandemic, but levels of anxiety and feelings of alienation and loneliness have since skyrocketed. Fostering SEL is now…
As a society, we tend to talk more than we listen. Listening, despite being an essential life skill, is often not explicitly taught. While communication skills are often taught in…
Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack—call 9-1-1; start CPR. Too few of us, however, know how to respond to someone…
Mindfulness is receiving much-needed attention right now, in part due to the pressures of living in an increasingly complex world. Smartphones, busy schedules, and a 24-hour news cycle can be…
Nearly 7 out of 10 children experience trauma, and many experience multiple traumatic experiences. The impact of trauma on children and adolescents is pervasive and presents challenges in every school…
One of the most common words children choose to describe their emotional state is “lonely.” Feelings of isolation and loneliness were common before the pandemic, but school closures and virtual learning exacerbated these feelings for many. This workshop provides classroom activities and instructional strategies teachers around the state are using to combat student isolation, cultivate community in the classroom, and foster a sense of belonging during these difficult times.
