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March 2023

Digital Responsibility for Middle Schoolers

Create a safe space for students to explore the topic of digital responsibility using the Carousel activity. This ILS gives students the opportunity to reflect on their own thoughts and…

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March 2023

Active and Interactive Learners

Developmentally responsive teachers invest time in observing their students individually and collectively. Knowing what students are capable of doing provides direction for how to nurture students and support their needs. 

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March 2023

SEL Day Responsive Advisory Meeting: Kindness and Communication

Responsive Advisory Meeting offers a predictable, developmentally appropriate framework for building connections and developing trusting and respectful relationships in middle school classrooms. Use this two-part Responsive Advisory Meeting plan during SEL week…

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March 2023

SEL Day Middle School Brain Break

Brain breaks are quick, whole class activities that give students a mental and physical break from rigorous academics. Use And Don’t You Forget It as a lively and engaging way for…

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March 2023

SEL Day Middle School Interactive Learning Structures

Interactive learning structures are easy-to-use activities that give students opportunities to move around, positively interact with peers, and stretch their thinking. Use the SEL Day Walk and Talk and Word Splash activities to engage your…

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March 2023

SEL Day Responsive Advisory Meeting: Cooperation

Responsive Advisory Meeting is a Responsive Classroom practice for middle school that offers a predictable, developmentally appropriate framework for building connections and developing trusting and respectful relationships. This Responsive Advisory…

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March 2023

SEL Day Morning Meeting

Morning Meeting is a Responsive Classroom practice for elementary school that supports positive community through a predictable and engaging four-part daily meeting structure. This Morning Meeting plan was developed to…

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March 2023

SEL Day Closing Circle

Closing circle is a Responsive Classroom practice that promotes reflection and celebration in a short class gathering at the end of the school day. This closing circle plan was developed…

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March 2023

Knowing Your Children Developmentally

Knowing your child’s developmental milestones is a thrill during their early development. Once children enter their preschool years, that development is often less celebrated or even known. These resources, developed…

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March 2022

Common Developmental Traits by Age

Use this chart of physical, language/cognitive, and social/emotional development traits to better understand your child’s development from age 5 through 14. This information is based on Chip Wood’s Yardsticks: Child…

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