EP 156 Three Restorative Practices To Use In Your Classroom with Tre' Gammage

"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