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Youth Learn About Resiliency in Afternoon Meeting
2nd to 4th graders at Forest Hill Elementary Afterschool Program spent time sharing their emotion colors of the day, reviewing the meaning of resiliency, and talking about what they would do to deal with a situation that wasn’t going their way in a recent Afternoon Meeting. Youth also reflected on their favorite parts of the meeting and…
Read MoreInner Explorer and Afternoon Meeting Offer “Reset” to Afterschool Programs
OST Practitioner from Rolling Green Elementary Afterschool Program, a phase 2 site Vanessa Cantave shares the impact that the Inner Explorer Mindfulness App and Afternoon Meetings are having on youth and staff in her program. “We’ve been doing Inner Explorer and Afternoon Meetings. The students enjoy both activities. The best for them is that they are able…
Read MoreYouth at Egret Lake Elementary Afterschool Program Show Their Gratitude
Amid COVID-19, youth at Egret Lake Elementary Afterschool Program came together to perform Good Job by Alicia Keys to show their gratitude to front line staff, health care workers, teachers, afterschool counselors, parents, guardians and more for all they are doing during the pandemic.
Read MorePSELI Phase 1 and Phase 2 OST Staff Can Now Access Mindfulness Program
It is with great excitement that we introduce our new Prime Time-Inner Explorer Portal exclusively for PSELI Phase 1 and Phase 2 OST staff and families!! Inner Explorer’s mindfulness program fosters improved focus, emotional regulation, academic achievement, compassion, and creativity. It has advantages for staff too. The program is designed to be easy to use, “just…
Read MoreCongratulations to Graduates of our Winter/Spring 2021 SEL Academy 2.0
In March 2021, practitioners from PSELI Phase 1 and Phase 2 OST sites completed the eight-part SEL Academy Series – clocking 24 hours of learning, practicing and implementing adult SEL self-care and mindfulness practices, climate and culture strategies, Afternoon Meeting and explicit instruction lessons, trauma-sensitive, inclusive and culturally responsive SEL practices that build equitable and…
Read MoreDiamond View Elementary Implements Schoolwide KINDNESS Mission
Diamond View Elementary Guidance Team is implementing a schoolwide. kindness mission with cards purchased from the Oriental Trading Company with generous funding provided by The Wallace Foundation. Students and staff are given instructions (below) to complete secret mission to help in spreading kindness around the school while making it fun and exciting.
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Staff Show Gratitude at Hope Centennial
Hope Centennial Elementary, a Phase 2 PSELI school, is supporting adult SEL with their “Thankful Boards.” Teachers and staff are able to share notes of gratitude and appreciation for each other in the staff lounges. Way to go, Hope Centennial!
Read MoreThe Family Education and Engagement Train-the-Trainer session was a HUGE success!!
Representatives from both Phase 1 and Phase 2 attended the two hour training session. School day and OST staff came together to focus on three of the seven Family Engagement Modules: Introduction to SEL, Managing Stress and Family Emotional Safety. We are looking forward to seeing the families from all of the PSELI schools learning and growing together!
Read MoreDiamond View Elementary Offers Virtual Yoga Sessions to Families
Diamond View is using PSELI funds to offer free virtual Yoga Sessions for families in December. The benefits of yoga are increased self confidence and self management skills.
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