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Emotions Scan
For students to learn how to manage their emotions during intense and/or challenging moments, they first must be able to identify them. An emotions scan helps students build their skills in noticing and naming their feelings.
Mood Meter
Developed by the University of New Hampshire Health and Wellness (and utilizing the work of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence), the Mood Meter activity helps students identify and name their emotions – a key skill for developing...
The CASEL Framework
Created by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting all students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) development, the CASEL Framework is a tool for educators to use as they support...
Problem-Solving in Seven Steps
Developed by the education researcher Robert Marzano, this protocol describes seven steps teachers can use to guide students through the problem-solving process. Through explicit skill-building, this process supports students’ development of career...
Start Safe SEL Lessons
In response to the pandemic, Renton School District prioritized students’ health and wellbeing by embedding social-emotional learning in the first 15-minutes of class, a strategy called “Start Safe SEL.”
Intentional Problem-Solving to Support Student Development
As students increase their responsible decision-making capabilities, they must develop their skills and mindsets around effectively addressing challenges. Intentional time spent focusing on the process of problem-solving can help students build...
How can I help students build a strong foundation for self-direction in remote learning?
Beginning to implement remote learning and not sure where to start? Start first by preparing students to engage and learn successfully at home. This guide explores three key elements needed for success: helping students become self-directed...
Roots Director of Operations and Innovation Provides an Overview of the Physical Space
Roots Director of Operations and Innovation, Jill Tew, shares how physical space is used differently at the school to accommodate and enable personalized learning. Transcript: Jill Tew: the space at Roots looks a little bit different from a...
Teacher Discusses How She Modifies Her Time to Meet Students' Needs at Roots
Roots teacher, Lecksy Wolk, shares how she prioritizes small-group instruction time given competing needs and demands within a personalized learning environment. Transcript: Lecksy Wolk: I divide based on what I think kids need the most. So,...
Trailblazer Elementary School
Trailblazer Elementary School serves K-5 students in Colorado Springs School District 11, infusing competency development, personalized learning and collaboration to provide real world learning opportunities for students.
