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SEL & RP

Activities to support students' social and emotional learning and restorative practices

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SEL & RP
Social & Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices
Current Issues
Current Issues
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Studies show that isolation and sadness among young people have increased since the pandemic. Students explore ways to address this problem as a society. 

A collection of TeachableMoment activities for exploring holiday feelings, finding joy, and more.

The gap between rich and poor is still growing. Students examine the evidence, and consider what young people, and others, are doing to raise wages and close the gap.

In a healing circle, students share their responses to the attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs. 

 

The shooting in Colorado Springs is on the minds of many young people - and adults. How can we create space for students to reflect on such upsetting news? 

Lessons to explore gratitude and American history surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday.  

Students share holiday traditions and experiences, and acknowledge the range of emotions that accompany the season.

Students discuss evidence that meat production contributes to climate change, explore efforts to make food systems more sustainable, and share their own consumption choices.

Students learn about the demonstrations that have spread across Iran demanding women's rights and discuss how they relate to what is happening in other parts of the world

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Students explore why more and more young adults are living with older family members, and consider some pros and cons.

Students explore terminology around power in light of Tyre Nichols' life and death, and then reimagine power through a positive lens.

This lesson provides space for students to engage with the concept of intersectionality, and honor special women.

Watch, read about — and try! — this 'snippet of magic' for younger elementary students. 

Looking for engaging activities on amazing women and their movements? Here’s our collection!  

How can we turn a rough day with students into a teachable moment? Here's one teacher's strategy for a "reset" that promotes accountability.