Social and emotional skills are recognized as vital for improving student academic performance, emotional development, and positive behavior. Even during this time of distance learning, SEL is still important and relationships matter more than ever. Digital technology is part of our lives, but it doesn't mean that you have to lose social connection or forgo developing critical SEL skills.

The Sharing Circle process has been used for decades in classrooms and counseling groups to successfully create a sense of community and lay the foundation of a safe, caring learning environment while specifically teaching important social and emotional skills. This book provides you with 100 fully developed Sharing Circle lessons and extended learning activities designed specifically for remote and hybrid instruction. These lessons require no pre-planning or preparation on your part and can be integrated easily into your regular instructional program.

In addition to the introductory topics which guide students in expressing their feelings and needs regarding the pandemic the other SEL areas addressed are::: -

Self-awareness Expressing feelings

Listening actively Communicating effectively

Relationship skills Friendship building

Social awareness Cultural identity

Managing disappointments sSolving problems Making decisions

Resolving conflicts