{"id":40,"date":"2019-03-24T17:39:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T17:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rachel-dennison.com\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2019-04-06T14:58:01","modified_gmt":"2019-04-06T14:58:01","slug":"social-and-emotional-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/rachel-dennison.com\/?page_id=40","title":{"rendered":"Social and Emotional Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Building character and emotional intelligence is equally as important as teaching content. Teaching in a Title I school has shown me this truth. The basic emotional needs of my students need to be met each day through various strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In Focus Curriculum<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In Focus<\/a> is an emotional intelligence curriculum adopted by Sarah Milner Elementary in 2016. The program teaches students about the brain in a comprehensible way, and uses that knowledge as a spring board to teach about emotions, friendship, kindness, bullying, regulation and so much more. I have successfully implemented this curriculum into both intermediate and primary grades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace Keeping Circles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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My first year teaching, I was mentored and taught first hand by our district restorative justice specialist on how to implement Peace Keeping Circles. Peace Keeping Circles are used to teach students how to effectively communicate their feelings and share appreciations or concerns with one another. Students get the chance to have a voice heard by everyone while simultaneously practicing active listening skills. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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