Social & Emotional Learning
With new standards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support Social and Emotional Learning in the classroom, Writers Matter teachers developed special resources that can be adapted for all grade levels. These resources are aligned with the trauma-informed care lens that has been a hallmark of the Writers Matter approach.
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2021-22 RESET Curriculum
At the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year, the Writers Matter teachers gathered to reflect on the year that had passed and the role Writers Matter had in supporting students directly impacted by the challenges the year brought. A team of teachers collaborated throughout the summer of 2021 to create a new RESET curriculum that builds on the previous curriculum while addressing the specific and unique needs of the 2021-22 school year.
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Reset - Middle
2020-21 RESET Curriculum
Amidst the early challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the uncertainties surrounding the 2020-21 school year, Writers Matter assembled a team of educators to revamp the curriculum for 2020-21. Recognizing the necessity for adaptation in a largely virtual learning environment, the teachers collaborated to create a tailored curriculum focused on writing. Understanding the profound impact of recent disruptions on students, the program aims to help students “RESET” to school life by addressing their unique needs and experiences.
reset - Elementary
Reset - Middle
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Wondering: Feelings, Emotions and Building Resilience
Wondering presents 100 questions asked by roughly 90 students ranging in age from 8 to 14 and the different answers given by their peers and their teachers. Offering questions and answers from children who are curious, imaginative, compassionate, and surprisingly vulnerable, Wondering opens the door for children and young adolescents to have exceptional conversations about how to navigate the ever-changing world and the landscape of complex emotions and feelings inside themselves.
Young children and adolescents often have trouble expressing themselves and articulating the questions they have about living life. Wondering allows the chance to hear from their peers and mentors and opens a pathway for them to begin listening to their own inner voice.
Wondering is an interactive experience for children, young adolescents and their families to read and discuss together. This is a perfect gift for parents looking to help their child build emotional intelligence and guide their growing independence. The book also provides a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to develop a deeper understanding of their grandchildren's lives, emotional needs and concerns. Wondering can empower children to express themselves and seek concrete solutions to the challenges they face day by day.
To learn more about Wondering, click here.