All Levels
Thought Questions:
How do routines, norms, and organizational structures support students to self-regulate and use stress management strategies?
In what ways can the development of self-management skills support student agency, academic success, and self-advocacy?
In what ways can you use developmentally responsive strategies to model self-management skills and create opportunities for students to practice self-management skills?
Video Source: PBS Virginia
Elementary/Additional Competencies: Self-Awareness & Responsible Decision-Making
Thought Questions:
How do mindfulness practices support self-regulation and stress management?
Why does purposeful reflection support students to practice self-discipline and self-motivation?
In what ways might mindful practices support students to set and achieve their goals and aspirations?
Video Source: Edutopia
Middle and High/Additional Competencies: Self-Awareness & Responsible Decision-Making
Thought Questions:
How does the teacher facilitate the discussion to encourage student voice to serve as the lever for prioritizing tasks?
How can explicitly modeling the process of creating priority tasks build students’ ability to organize and manage their time?
What strategies do you and your school community use to impact student motivation?
Video Source: Edutopia
Elementary, Middle/Additional Competencies: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills & Responsible Decision-Making
Thought Questions:
How did determining the size of a problem allow students to find positive ways to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors?
How might scenario-based learning be a support for students to find positive ways to deal with the problems in their life?
In what ways can I leverage relationships and connections with families to build and reinforce students’ self-management skills?
Video Source: Edutopia
Thought Questions:
How can rapid resets increase our ability to manage stress and support impulse control?
In what ways do de-escalation tools have a positive impact on the brain and nervous system?
How might you use rapid resets in your classroom or school community?
Video Source: Edutopia, With Stress in Schools Increasing, Simple Strategies to Stay Calm