SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and Responsive Classroom: 

Responsive Classroom is a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline. 

It is comprised of a set of research, and evidence-based practices designed to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities for both students and teachers.

One way we implement Responsive Classroom is with a Morning Meeting every day. We gather on the carpet for a greeting, share, and activity. This helps us not only get ready for the day, but to also spend a few minutes getting to know one another better. This has shown to create a positive class community! This helps promote an atmosphere of learning.