How (and Why) to Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning Into Your Day

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Social-Emotional learning is here to stay and we can expect to see it become a more formal part of our curriculums in the near future. SEL is so incredibly beneficial to our students and incorporating it into the classroom has such a positive impact. But how are you going to find time to add another thing into your already packed schedule? In this episode, I’m sharing eight ways that you can easily incorporate SEL into your classroom.

We know that COVID has had quite an impact on our students in terms of their their social awareness and their behaviors. This makes including social-emotional learning in the classroom even more needed than in years past. Research shows that implementing SEL in the classroom results in a reduction of violence and bullying, increased academic performance, increased ability to manage stress and depression, and students having better attitudes about themselves and school. The proof is there that SEL is incredibly powerful in helping students!

So how can you start implementing social-emotional learning in your classroom in a fun and meaningful way? The good news is that it doesn’t need to be very time consuming or complicated. It can be as simple as having themes for each day of the week, weekly affirmations, or playing uplifting podcasts as students enter the room. Something as simple as including a writing prompt during morning warm-ups or having a class conversation about how they are feeling that day can be so beneficial. 

You may still be thinking that it seems like a lot to add into your day, but once you and your students get into the rhythm of including some of these activities into your day to day routines, it should only take about 15 minutes a day to implement and will be so impactful for your students!

If you’re looking for a way to incorporate SEL into your classroom but don’t want to start from scratch, check out the Classroom Management Club. Inside, you’ll have access to the SEL curriculum and resources plus so much more to help you manage your classroom throughout the year. If you join April 3 - 9, 2023, you will also receive the Ultimate Test Prep Guide to help get ready for those big district and state assessments. I hope to see you inside!

Inside this week's show, you'll learn:

• What impact COVID had on our students and their behavior, social awareness, and relationship skills.
• How beneficial social-emotional learning is for reducing bullying, increasing academic performance, and increasing students’ ability to manage stress.
• Ideas for how to find time in your already busy class schedule for social-emotional learning.
• 8 simple and engaging ways you can incorporate SEL into your classroom.

Links & resources mentioned inside this episode:

• Find the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards in All 50 States here.
• See what the research says about SEL.
• Enroll in the Classroom Management Club. 
• Grab your Farmhouse Chic Positive Affirmation Mirror Cards. 
• Grab your Chalkboard Brights Positive Affirmation Mirror Cards. 
• Grab your Succulents Positive Affirmation Mirror Cards.
• Snoop Dog's Affirmations for Kids Song 
• Enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card by leaving a review for Beginning Teacher Talk on Apple Podcasts!
• Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private Facebook Group. 
• Follow Dr. Lori on Instagram.
• NEW! Follow Beginning Teacher Talk on TikTok.   

I hope this information is helpful as you prepare for your first, second, or third year of teaching. Until next time, remember, just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one.

💛 Lori

Dr. Lori Friesen | Beginning Teacher Mentor

Creator of the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, Dr. Lori Friesen has mentored thousands of beginning teachers across the country through her workshops and courses. Host of the popular podcast, Beginning Teacher Talk, and creator of the innovative literacy program for 1st and 2nd grade, Dogs Help Kids Read and Succeed, Dr. Lori is dedicated to serving educators and inspiring learners. Learn more at drlorifriesen.com and at howdogshelpkids.com.

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