A5: Staying mindful! Not letting "all the things"....cloud my focus on what's important. #YCSDchat

A4: You can't pour from an empty cup.... We've got to focus on each other's mental health so we can be our best for our littles. #YCSDchat

A3: Dojo SEL videos , the Casel site and our amazing school counselor, Kristina Wallace! 🥰 #YCSDchat

A2: This year in morning meetings, we've incorporated scenarios and videos to work on the 5 competencies. Each week we build on a skill and figure out how we can apply it in and out of our classroom. #YCSDchat

A1: SEL creates an environment and atmosphere where Ss can learn at their optimal potential. Starting each day with time to discuss, share, feel and learn each other has not only bridged relationships in a potentially isolating year but created more academic success. #ycsdchat

Sherri Rodriguez 1st grade CES #YCSDchat

Mark your calendars for next week when we talk about keeping students engaged til June (it's almost here!). And don't forget to check back tomorrow morning for the SECOND challenge in the #YCSDchatchallenge! @MrsSMBean @LBDonatelli @csmithcopeland @BMorRobinson @kecagle

A5: Having a kid ask me how I am on their remind call. ❤❤❤❤#ycsdchat

A4: I've been pondering a class slide show/video, memory books, virtual ending year awards...not sure yet 🤔#ycsdchat

A3: I sent bitmoji post cards for their sweet teacher appreciation gifts and sent "snail mail" as an earned virtual reward! #ycsdchat

A2: Remind, Microsoft Teams, Visualizer works really well recording from the hovercams. Thanks for the rec @MissVeresCES. Class Dojo has been AMAZING for communication. They are pushing out PD, new features, student work submission options, student videos, etc! #ycsdchat

A1 I miss building those connections everyday through conversations off the cuff, unspoken trust, and lots of love and laughter! #ycsdchat

Sherri Rodriguez 1st grade teacher CES #ycsdchat

Thank you @cescounselor1! Awesome chat! Very much enjoyed the thought provoking conversation! #ycsdchat

A5: Dojo has great videos and lessons that teach growth mindset, perseverance, mistakes, etc. We start our year sorting growth vs. Fixed mindset statements and scenarios. We then create a bulletin board together that we can refer back to over time. #ycsdchat

A4: Modeling myself making mistakes! Showing my thought process aloud when I make mistakes. Teaching them the way to handle their own mistakes. Also, teaching them how to provide feedback to one another in a kind and gentle way. #ycsdchat

A2: creating an environment where mistakes are ok. Always upping the challenge level. Pushing each student to be better than they were the day before. #ycsdchat

A1- Growth Mindset means believing you have room to grow always. Never getting stuck where you are. #ycsdchat

Sherri Rodriguez from CES. I can't cook YET, but I will someday! 😂#ycsdchat

Thank you so much @ces_librarian for sharing the love of reading with our classroom! We enjoyed all of the stories and had great conversations about bully prevention and ways to be a good friend! #wevebeenbooked