These strategies can help ensure that every student in the classroom feels like they belong—from kindergarten to 12th grade. edutopia.org/article/10-pow…

Perfect Metaphor for our high ability learners! #sd36learn and once they hit the open road how their experience will change ♾

One of the 3 Signature SEL #Practices, optimistic closure is a way to end a lesson or class by reflecting on the day’s learning or identifying next steps. Learn more in this video via edutopia: edut.to/3F3xRRr More on the 3 Signature Practices: bit.ly/3eV3boY

Students must feel safe and connected in order to be ready to learn. Show this explainer video to your extended school community to highlight why trauma-informed practices can be so powerful.

SEL is so much more than curriculum- it can affect a child’s whole way of learning and being. #sd36learn

"Connect first – and your leadership becomes a gift and not a threat." (✏️: Tanmay Vora ✍ )

#STAConvention2022 #sd36learn So Powerful and Meaningful! Thank you Shauneen Pete for sharing your knowledge. I see/I am activity is now in my planning for next week. Grade 5s do their own land acknowledgments and this is a great extension to go deeper.

Summer Institute 2022 I loved that workshops all followed a theme - welcoming, inclusivity and belonging for all of us. What words do Ss see when they arrive each day and how do they feel... #sd36learn

“It’s a beautiful day for learning!” #sd36learn

Promised teacher librarians at ⁦@bctla⁩ I’d post this land acknowledgment students wrote on their own. I forgot which school, so if these are your students please reply and remind me! But this is so thoughtful and meaningful.

Reflecting on ourselves can feel like a luxury but self-knowledge is at the root of adaptive facilitation. We have greater awareness about why something feels easy/challenging, what we're best at, who we are, & how we show up. Elena Aguilar Pause, take a breath, notice & name.

💡 My takeaway from Elena Aguilar's session today is nothing is personal, permanent or perfect. I also think stopping, pausing & honouring everyone's time/opinions is a must to have wider perspective.

Cardboard Challenge Day Rosemary Heights Our self proclaimed class theme was “The Play Room- Bring your Fun”. These Gr 5 Ss celebrated when they had to rethink their plan and make adjustments- reiterative makes better #ADST #designcycle #sd36learn

Let students know you are glad they are there! #DearTeacher

New blog post! Can you decolonize assessment? Let's chat. carolynroberts.net/single-post/ca…

As prepare for high stakes time, Remember.

FIRST GIVEAWAY for Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12! A glass plaque with "Love WHO you teach more" just retweet/ comment for a chance to win! Winner will be announced on Monday 8pm! Thank you, Teachers, for being difference makers!

Take a walk… Math is Everywhere. Visuals and connections to everyday life help at-risk math learners.

Best quote “SEL is not just for some…every student benefits”. 🙌