Secondary Gratitude Activity: Foster a Sense of Gratitude With Your Students
Take a moment in the day to examine and discuss gratitude to students. This activity allows us to gain more insight into what brings them joy and has …
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Creating Brave Spaces With Staff and Students: How to Build a Culture of Trust & Transparency
This resource was developed from a Portico Community Crowdsource Coffee conversation centered on creating brave spaces with staff and students to buil…
From White Supremacy Culture To Regenerative & Liberatory Culture: Understanding & Transforming Culture
Only by understanding and being able to identify white supremacy culture can we hope to transform our environment into one of regenerative & liberator…
If Your School Was an Animal: Understanding & Visualizing School Identity
Thinking about and understanding your school's identity can be a challenging process. This activity helps you consider this complex concept in a fun a…
Develop Student Communication & Advocacy Skills: Help Your Students Understand Tattling vs Telling
Helping students recognize the difference between tattling and telling is a complicated dance that requires direct instruction, practice, and ongoing …
Elementary Gratitude Activity: Foster a Sense of Gratitude With Your Students
Take a moment in our days to explain and teach gratitude to students. This activity allows us to gain more insight into what brings them joy, and hav…
Student Leadership Skills: Play “This is Me” Leadership Game With Your Students
Learning leadership skills from a young age can provide kids with an excellent head start in life. Even if they have personalities that are not automa…
Add Critical Thinking to Your Classroom: Student Self-Monitoring Activities
Fun critical thinking activities to be used for student self monitoring exercises in conjunction with your curriculum. Included activities: Interactiv…
Differentiated Reading Instruction: A Better Practice for Ensuring Student Literacy
Create intentionally unequal reading Instruction to improve grade level proficiency for every student by implementing differentiated reading instructi…
Fostering Collaborative & Inclusive Learning Spaces: Incorporate SEL Practices Into Activities
Educators and OST providers understand and believe in the power of SEL, but often seek clarity about how to demonstrate and observe SEL in action.
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