We are HFE. We are HERE. We are FAMILY. We are EXCEPTIONAL.
In our classroom, we are building a sense of community and belonging. A community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common; a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Students will be able to apply for positions weekly. "Classroom jobs can help students develop the five social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies and other skills that lead to success beyond the classroom. As discussed in this blog post on the five SEL competencies developed by Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) are crucial to students’ learning and development" (HMH Shaped, 2022).