Starting the School Year with a Focus on Belonging

Last year, several BSD teachers, counselors, psychologists, and staff worked to create resources for teachers to focus on social emotional learning (SEL) and wellbeing during the first six weeks of school. Many of those resources can be found here, in the BSD SEL resource hub.

This comprehensive resource hub has activity suggestions for every grade level in order to intentionally build relationships with students that create a foundation for safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.

Here are a few resources you may find helpful as you build your own SEL toolkit:

• Inner Explorer (short audio-guided mindfulness exercises for transitions)
• Circle Scripts for Building SEL Skills
• Tier 1 Signature Practices (CASEL)
• Topic-Based Lesson Plans for SEL VT
• Daily Learning Dedications
• Along (digital reflection tool)
• 101 Inclusive Get-to-Know-You Questions for Students
• Greater Good in Education
• Adult Well-being Pulse Check