"Developing SEL skills is a process that both students and adults go through to understand and manage emotions, to empathize, to maintain positive relationships, and also make responsible decisions."

-Tre Gammage

This school year will not be like any other year before it. We're returning to school following a pandemic that has changed the world, and our instruction practices need to follow suit. The pandemic has had a profound effect on the social and emotional health of our students and it's time to shift the focus from content to SEL. In this episode I cover 3 restorative practices that you can use in your classroom when we return to school to make the transition easier for you and your students.

02:20 - The five core skills of SEL and a definition of restorative justice

05:30 - How to build SEL skills in your students

07:35 - You teach who you are- how you show up to your classroom matters

08:45 - A deeper explanation of the different cycles of SEL

12:00 - SEL skills are built over time

12:50 - Restorative Practice 1: Relationships Priming Plan

15:05 - Restorative Practice 2: Make Reflection A Daily Habit

17:20 - Restorative Practice 3: Restorative Circles

21:00 - Where to learn more about SEL and Tre Gammage