Integrate Reflect into your daily routine
Why is important to integrate Reflect in your daily routine?
Social and emotional learning isn’t just some standalone concept; it's the secret ingredient to boosting student well-being and academic achievement.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) should weave effortlessly in your daily routine. Just like computers and coding going from separate labs to an inseparable part of our teaching, SEL should follow suit! We're talking about a seamless integration that naturally flows through our classrooms, enriching every lesson, every interaction.
SEL isn't an extra task on your to-do list; it's a guiding principle. From those lively group discussions to the quiet moments of reflection, we infuse SEL into every nook and cranny of our teaching. It's how we empower our students to understand and manage their emotions, build resilient relationships, and make thoughtful decisions.
Create daily check-ins with Microsoft Reflect
Creating check-ins to monitor our students' moods and emotions is a fantastic start, but the true magic happens when we seamlessly integrate check-ins into our daily routine. Daily check-ins become the heartbeat of our classroom, making a profound impact on our classes and students.
With daily check-ins, we unlock a treasure trove of valuable insights. It's like having an emotional compass that guides us through the highs and lows of our students' emotions. We get to witness their emotional journey throughout the day, identifying any shifts or challenges they might be encountering.
It’s a simple yet powerful practice that fosters a deeper connection with our students. We become attuned to their emotional needs, allowing us to respond with empathy and support when they need it the most. Daily check-ins provide a safe space for them to express themselves, knowing that their emotions matter and are valued.
- Bright and early, as part of your morning routine. A check-in seamlessly blends in, getting your day off a fabulous start! Try it now.
- Right before they leave your class. Think of this check-in as a cool exit ticket that wraps up your time together and leaves it on a positive note! Try it now.
- Need brain breaks to keep those minds refreshed? Introduce a daily check-in as a fun brain break, allowing your students to take a moment to recharge and connect amid all the awesome content!
Mindfulness resources and brain breaks
Microsoft Reflect isn’t just your everyday emotional check-in tool, it’s an invaluable library of resources designed to foster a culture of well-being in your classroom. With Reflect, you have the means to create a school environment where happiness, health, and balance flourish, supported by evidence-based strategies.
With Reflect, learners take a brain break with a collection of short, inclusive activities designed to promote mental fitness, refresh the mind, and refocus.
One of our favorite resources is the calming breathing exercises. When students feel those jitters creeping in before an important event, Reflect provides a powerful remedy. Through these exercises, students find their center, release anxiety, and embrace a sense of tranquility.
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With evidence-based resources at our fingertips, we empower our students to navigate life's challenges with resilience and joy. Because a happier, healthier, and more balanced school starts with Reflect, and it starts with us!