44. 8 Simple SEL Practices to Start the Day

Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast (A Show for Special Educators)

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, host Lisa Hollady shares 8 simple yet impactful Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to start the day, designed to set a positive tone for the entire classroom. These strategies are easy to implement and perfect for busy educators looking to enhance their morning routines. Lisa also highlights how her task boxes can be seamlessly integrated into these SEL practices, making them even more engaging and effective for students.

Episode Highlights:

• Daily Greetings - Build rapport and reduce challenging behaviors with personalized morning greetings.
• Emotions Check-In - Help students identify and regulate their emotions with a quick morning check-in.
• Positive Affirmations - Boost confidence and set a positive tone with daily affirmations, supported by affirmation cards in task boxes.
• SEL Journaling - Encourage reflection with morning journaling prompts, easily integrated into task boxes.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom

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Show notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode44