Day 11: Virtual Relaxation Rooms
Day 11: Virtual Relaxation Rooms
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1. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Connections
1. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Connections
SEL Core Competency Met:
SEL Core Competency Met:
Self-Management
The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
UDL Emotion & Learning Connection:
UDL Emotion & Learning Connection:
Engagement
Adjust the activity/task.
Choice in the selection of activities
Connect content to interdisciplinary topics and personal interests
Support the learner to be able to cope with challenges within the activity or task.
Make it clear that student emotional engagement and motivation matters
Offer clear expectations that support motivation
2. Virtual Relaxation Rooms
2. Virtual Relaxation Rooms
Virtual Relaxation Rooms
Virtual Relaxation Rooms
Virtual Relaxation Rooms (sometimes called Calm Down Rooms) can be a powerful tool when implemented with PURPOSE and INTENTION. Parallels are often made between Virtual Relaxation Rooms and Bitmoji Classrooms as they incorporate the same aesthetic, design, and communication goals. Virtual Relaxation Rooms are digital "rooms" that are structured to provide students with a virtual environment that provides resources to support emotion regulation.
Rooted in culturally responsive teaching practices, Virtual Relaxation Rooms start with teachers having a deep understanding of the beliefs, culture, and behaviors of the students in their class. What excites their students? What is valued by students based on their home life or peer interactions? What do the students personally need to be successful in their learning? These are just a few things to keep in mind when analyzing known Virtual Relaxation Rooms and how they might fit the needs of students. What might be considered a relaxing environment for the teacher might not be considered a relaxing environment by the students.
How Do Virtual Relaxation Rooms Support SEL?
How Do Virtual Relaxation Rooms Support SEL?
Everyone has feelings and emotions and it is important that students learn how to not only identify their feelings, but work towards identifying positive ways to manage those feelings. In the article, "Why Creating a Virtual Calming Room is Important to a Student's Social and Emotional Learning," it is stated that "A calming room offers students a chance to chill out if they are experiencing levels of high anxiety or need a place to simply let go. Many colleges and universities, workplaces, and schools have implemented physical calming rooms to offer a place for people to go when they need to decompress." Also by structuring a room of relaxing/calm down options for students, teachers are providing choice in the learning as well as student emotional engagement.
3. A Word From the Wise
3. A Word From the Wise
Rukshana Ilahi, Kent ISD Mental Wellness Consultant
Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a room that was filled with all the things needed to help students self-regulate. Virtual relaxation rooms can provide this resource that can be customized to the student’s needs.
4. Reflect and Share
4. Reflect and Share
1. Reflection and Discussion Question ⬇:
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