Classroom Management for Grades K-5
Browse our library of activities and strategies for infusing SEL into classroom management.
Collaborative Teaching Form: an example of how counselors and teachers can work together to teach social and emotional well-being to the third grade. This particular document focuses on how to structure class (and the topics to discuss) to improve student self-confidence.
E-M-R Strategy
Ideas for Transitions: explore this list of student-created transitions that can be used throughout the day.
Responsive Classroom Themes: browse this list of the topics teachers focus on when incorporating the Responsive Classroom approach.
Sample Class Schedule (with SEL time): see how teachers make time for SEL programs and explicit instruction
Rose, Bud Thorn – Activity and Worksheet for School-wide Implementation
Research Briefs
Short summaries of the latest research on how to best support students holistically.
The Necessity of Finding More Ways to Praise
KEY TAKEAWAY: Being mindful of the actual ratio of praise-to-reprimands results in significant improvements in on-task behavior and grades. Researchers recommend 6 praise statements every 15 minutes.