Social Emotional Learning Activities and Differentiation Basic Essentials

Funded Aug 5, 2024

My co-teacher and I are truely grateful for these donations. We use the mini white boards during small group instruction. They help us assess students' understanding of lessons. Students are able to write their responses during collaborative discussions and vocabulary checks. We have also used the boards during debates and Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning excercises.

Our students become excited when we pull the boards out. They seemed to really like the smiley faces on the erasers and have added their own touch by customizing the erasers they use. I find it great that the boards are double sided because some of our artistic students are able to draw on one side of the board while they wait for the next question.

So far, we have used the markers and color pencils during long school-wide testing days. We have printed puzzles and coloring pages they can work on quietly while they wait for their peers to finish testing. It helps them take a break from technology and give them some creative space.

My co-teacher and I will continue to collaborate with our colleagues and take notes during professional development trainings to find different ways to use our materials.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Jones