Links for Teachers and Support Staff
Ideas and Activities to Promote SEL in the Classroom:
- 100+ Free Social Emotional Learning Resources
- Teaching Social Emotional Learning and Why It’s Important
- Focus and Control: 25 Energizing Brain Breaks for Kids
- 50 Educational Brain Breaks
- Mindfulness Brain Break Cards
- Fostering a Growth Mindset
- 47 Awesome Bulletin Boards to Spice-Up Your Classroom
- Whiteboard Inspiration
- 33 Journal Prompt Ideas
- 21 Clever Writing Prompts That Will Unleash Your Students' Creativity
- Positive Journal Ideas
- 12 Games to Practice Self-Control
- The AIM Buddy Project: An ARTHUR Social, Emotional, and Character Development Curriculum
- Anger Dice Game
- 10 Simple Concentration and Focus Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD
- 30 Games and Activities to Help Kids With Self-Regulation
- Super Star Ice Breaker
- Strategies to Build Self-Confidence In the Classroom
- Ideas for Using Positive Affirmations in Your Classroom
- 25 Fun Self-Esteem Activities & Games for Kids
- 10 Mindfulness Activities for the Classroom
- 5 FREE Mindfulness Activities
- 8 Activities for Students (and Teachers) to Create a Mindful Classroom
- Self-Regulation Strategies for Young Students
- Sample Teaching Activities to Support Core Competencies
- 25 Ways to Integrate Social Emotional Learning
- Making Good Choices for Back to School FREEBIE
Ideas for Tiered Interventions:
Tier 1: Universal Instruction that ALL Students Receive
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Expectations
- Teach students what the rules are and how they can demonstrate. Model what TO DO and what NOT TO DO.
- Teach your rules consistently for the first 2 weeks and revisit after new students join/after school breaks.
- Effective Rules Are:
- Short and simple (3-5 rules is best)
- Positively stated (what you want students to do)
- Specific (refer to observable behavior)
- Posted in a prominent place that is visible from all parts of the classroom
- Add additional signs at eye level in areas where students are expected to perform the behaviors.
- Classroom Breaks/ Brain Breaks
- Movement in the Classroom
- Attention Grabbers!
- Rewards
- Logical Consequences
- Praise
- Mindfulness
- Restorative Practices
Tier 2: Targeted Supports for a Small Group of Students
Tier 3: Individualized Support for Few Students
- Continue reinforcing Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions
- Collaborate with student team members (everyone involved in helping the student)
Resources for developing routines, fostering classroom community, managing disruptions, and building student relationships.
Links for Teacher Self-Care:
- The Big List of Free Teaching Resources for All Ages and Subjects
- Teacher Discounts Guide: The Ultimate List of Stores
- Just 21 Reasons to Be Grateful for Teachers This Year
- 15 of the Absolute Best Podcasts for Teachers
- 15 Smart Ways to Prevent Teacher Burnout That Really Work
- 50 Funny Teacher Memes
- Gerry Brooks' Humorous Videos that Focus on Real-World Educational Experiences
