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SEL & RP

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

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Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news

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SEL & RP
Social & Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices
Current Issues
Current Issues
Tips and Ideas
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Students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice. 

Mindfulness practices can help both students and adults stay grounded and connected. This guided visualization activity is one way to bring the benefits of mindfulness to your

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.

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This second-grade teacher found a way to bring comfort and promote learning in stressful times.

Student unions have successfully taken on issues ranging from student bus passes to assault weapons bans. What are they?

Students learn about Juneteenth, share family histories, and explore resources on the holiday and current efforts to erase aspects of American history and the role of Black people

Students learn about and discuss why child labor violations are growing in the U.S. today, how people successfully fought child labor in the past, and what can be done about it

Elementary students hear the Banana Boat song, learn about Belafonte, and sing their own call-and-response song about justice.

A listing of novels and movies for high school students and adults exploring dystopic futures and the social and practical effects of climate change.