Ideas for Student Support

15 Ways to Connect with Students During Remote Learning

The first few weeks of school are so important when it comes to lying the foundation for the entire school year. This is the time we build community, learn about one another and develop trust.

For educators teaching remotely this is a challenge in and of itself due to the fact that the group will not be meeting in person together. How can we build relationship and create interACTIVE learning experiences for our students while distanced and apart?

Make a Deeper Connection with Virtual Student Check-ins!

As you approach online teaching think about ways you can create opportunities for students to connect in a rich way with the teacher, material, and peers. One way is through daily student check-ins.

In the article, there are several options to meet several types of learning situations and requirements. Choose the one that best meets your students’ needs and begin connecting in a rich way!

7 Tips for Educators Returning to School During COVID-19

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, students and educators are preparing for a return to schools. School staff will need to support students in the transition back to the classroom, and at the same time manage their own transition and anxiety.

This article provides suggestions for school staff on how to support this transition, particularly for anxious students.

Honoring the Class of 2020 – Ideas for Social Media Features!

The temporary school closures are certainly impacting students, staff, and parents across the country, but there is one group that we’re all thinking about ... our senior class of 2020. These students were looking forward to so many big events and traditions at the end of the year, but now they may never happen. There are many ways to make this up for our seniors, let's look at some of the options in the article!

Virtual Graduation Presentation Google Slides Templates

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some things have changed and plenty of events have been postponed. But you can still celebrate a virtual graduation on streaming, with the help of these beautiful and creative Google Slides template!

Free Daily Check-In Google Forms for Distance Learning

Even if you are doing video conferences for distance learning, it is hard to know how students are doing and if they need help. One option is to have daily check-ins using Google Forms. This post shares free daily check in google forms for distance learning and some tips for how to use them.

Social Emotional Learning - Kindergarten

Support your kindergartners’ well-being with books hand-picked by Epic librarian. From overcome fears to finding new ways to connect, and all the feelings along the way.

Social and Emotional Changes in Adolescence

Adolescence is a time of big social and emotional development for your teen. It helps to know what to expect and how to support your teen through the changes.

5 Ways to Support Social–Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Each of the short videos in the website highlights a different social–emotional skill-building strategy to implement in the classroom—from rules about safety and kindness to ways to build a positive classroom community.

Healthy Habits while Social Distancing

Let’s learn healthy habits while social distancing and stay safe from the virus.

In Uncertain Times, We Can Help Children Through Mindfulness and Play

Climate change, the bush fires, and COVID-19 may have contributed to and continue to fuel increased child anxiety. We can help and support our children by adapting mindfulness activities at school.

4 Strategies to Support Vulnerable Students When Schools Reopen After Coronavirus

The Conversation Media Group Ltd recommends 4 priorities for planning schools’ reopening in order for schools to step up once again to play a significant role in the lives of vulnerable children and youth.

Emotional Disturbance in the Classroom: Don’t Give Up on Bobby

Watch this video about working with an adolescent with an emotional disturbance who refuses to participate in your class.

But Who’s Going to Save the Bully?

Every human being needs to be nurtured, guided, and made to feel that they are important and belong in order to flourish. A child who is lacking these things and acting out because of it shouldn’t be turned away or labelled a bully.

Teachers Play a Key Role in Helping Students Feel They ‘Belong’ at School

Prioritising belonging within school culture is essential. If done effectively, educators can support students’ emotional and social development and enhance their motivation, effort and achievement throughout secondary school.

Pride Advisory Classes: Social and Emotional Support for Every Student

Going to Pride every day does something for me that no academic class can do. It's like a second home. – Deveon, a 12th-grade Urban Prep, Englewood Campus student.

Check-In / Check-Out: Providing a Daily Support System for Students

A brief meeting every morning and afternoon with an adult who is not a child’s teacher gives that student a chance to review their social and emotional goals, building their capacity to be successful.