Middle schoolers typically experience fluctuating emotions. Self-awareness (the ability to recognize your feelings) is the first step in successfully navigating those emotions.

The move to middle and high school can feel monumental for students and families. Explore strategies that support students and families through the transition from primary to secondary education. Learn more. bit.ly/4cYeLx0

Hear from Allie, a middle school social studies teacher, share about her experience learning the Responsive Classroom approach in one of our summer training courses.

A friendly reminder you’re doing a great job!

Students need frequent practice and positive reinforcement to develop complex social skills. Be patient and remember—many adults struggle with the same social skills.

Unlike seven-year-olds, who need routine, eight-year-olds enjoy periodic change-ups in routine such as early recess, a guest reader, or reassignment of student duties. Learn more: bit.ly/43UQljQ

Use role-play to support collaborative work by teaching and practicing assertiveness. Learn how: bit.ly/3Uf5Kbm

Didn’t get a chance to join our last webinar on student choice for intrinsic motivation? Don’t worry! You can watch the recording here: bit.ly/3UdBdLo

Role-play proactively prepares students for complex situations and builds their ability to choose and carry out positive behaviors independently. What situations do you role-play with your students? Learn more: bit.ly/3xDlNH8

Congratulations to our new Responsive Classroom Certified Consulting Teachers! Welcome! 🎉

Which would you prefer: a longer school day or a longer school year?

By genuinely apologizing and showing students that you're making an effort to do better, you demonstrate that it's possible for them to do the same. It reinforces that mistakes are a natural part of learning.

So proud of them! This week we reviewed how to hold a conversation with our peers. We focused on turn taking, making eye contact and how to ask a question. Responsive Classroom East Meadow Schools

Eye Contact Morning Meeting Game! Great way to start our day! Eye contact is important to practice! It shows our confidence! Responsive Classroom #eyecontact #confidence #sel Yutan Public Schools

Coconut! A quick go-to Morning Meeting Team Building Game! Movement is the best break! Responsive Classroom Yutan Public Schools #theydeserveit #sel #movementbreak

Learn why so many educators rave about the Responsive Classroom approach by attending a professional development course this summer! Sign up for a summer training course today. bit.ly/3UgwnNv

Any topic or task can seem engaging with the right mindset and language. bit.ly/49h8QQt

The phone rang this morning and I turned around to see this! The class started the morning meeting on their own. 😭 So proud of them! Responsive Classroom #independent East Meadow Schools

At Tuckahoe Elementary School the best part of our day is Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting. #TuckahoeRocks

From spring break to state testing, there are many reasons why students may need extra support to stay engaged in their learning at this time of year. Learn more: bit.ly/43FEuWN