SEL
SEL
Social & Emotional LearningÂ
Social & Emotional LearningÂ
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Integrating SEL in the First Six Weeks
Integrating SEL in the First Six Weeks
Overview
The social-emotional dimensions of teaching and learning are incorporated into the day -- everyday, all year long. At the same time, the first few weeks of school is a unique, powerful time to lay the groundwork for creating a safe, supportive learning community where each child can achieve and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.  Overview
Social Justice lesson overviews coming soon!
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Build relationshipsÂ
- Learn classroom routines and procedures
- Become familiar with curriculum routines and structures
- Build independence
- Settle into the daily routine of activities and expectations
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- What are our strengths and interests?
- How do we perform classroom and school routines?
- What are our classroom rules and expectations?
- What are logical consequences?
- What are procedures for using materials in the classroom?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Morning Meeting
- Quiet Time
- Closing Circle
- Hopes & Dreams
- School Rules/Expectations
- Take a Break Space
SEL in EL Education: Module 1Â
SEL in EL Education: Module 1Â
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
Module Focus
Module Focus
Building Literacy in a Collaborative Classroom
Building Literacy in a Collaborative Classroom
Module Topic
Module Topic
Tools and Work
Tools and Work
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Identify, understand, and incorporate the following SEL Domains into learning:
- Initiative
- Collaboration
- Perseverance
- Responsibility
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How can you listen to and respond to your classmates' ideas?
- How do habits of character help us to do work?
- How is the book character using habits of character?
- What does collaboration mean?
- How can you show initiative?
- How can we take responsibility during our group work?
- How did you use perseverance to help you revise your project?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Protocol: Think-Pair-Share
- Classroom Discussion Norms
- Working to Become Effective Learners
- Protocol: Pinky Partners
- Needs of the Classroom
- The Ways We Work Together
- Responsibility Chant
- Ways to Work with My Writing Partner
SEL in EL Education: Module 2
SEL in EL Education: Module 2
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
Module Focus
Module Focus
What's Up in the Sky
What's Up in the Sky
Module Topic:Â
Module Topic:Â
A Study of the Sun, Moon, and Stars
A Study of the Sun, Moon, and Stars
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Identify, understand, and incorporate the following SEL Domains into learning:
- Initiative
- Collaboration
- Perseverance
- Responsibility
- Respect
- Integrity
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- What did it look and sound like when you were showing respect during the protocol?
- How did you show integrity during the activity?
- How did you uphold respect during today's lesson?
- Why do you think the class showed respect?
- How did you do giving and receiving feedback?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Working to Become Effective Learners: Initiative, Collaboration, Perseverance, Responsibility
- Working to Become Ethical People: Respect
- Classroom Discussion Norms
- Ways We Share Our Work
SEL in EL Education: Module 3
SEL in EL Education: Module 3
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
Module Focus
Module Focus
Building Expertise Through Research
Building Expertise Through Research
Module Topic
Module Topic
Birds' Amazing Bodies
Birds' Amazing Bodies
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Identify, understand, and incorporate the following SEL Domains into learning:
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Responsibility
- Compassion
- Perseverance
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How are you feeling about sharing today?
- Once we know how someone is feeling, what should we do about it?
- Why is it important to show empathy?
- How did you show collaboration today?
- If you notice that someone is sad or upset, how can you reach out to help them?
- How did you do with giving and receiving feedback?
- How did you show perseverance today?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Working to Become Ethical People: Empathy, Compassion
- Classroom Discussion Norms
- Habits of Character Goals
- Peer Feedback
SEL in EL Education: Module 4
SEL in EL Education: Module 4
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
In First Grade, Social Emotional Learning is embedded in the EL Education Literacy curriculum.
Module Focus
Module Focus
Contributing to the Community
Contributing to the Community
Module Topic
Module Topic
Caring for Birds
Caring for Birds
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Identify, understand, and incorporate the following SEL Domains into learning:
- Advocacy
- Compassion
- Respect
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- What habits of character do you show when you help a teammate?
- Why is respect important?
- Why is compassion important?
- What is an example of a time when you had to show compassion and respect toward someone?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Classroom Discussion Norms
- Working to Become Ethical People: Compassion, Respect
- Icon Sentences
- Respectful Opinions
- Working to Contribute to a Better World
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