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Classroom Strategies

Responsive classroom energizers

Grades K - 5 Social and Emotional Learning

The Responsive Classroom approach is a way of teaching that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community. Developed by classroom teachers, the approach consists of practical strategies for helping students build academic and social-emotional competencies day in and day out.  Their website offers many classroom strategies; a few recommendations include: Keeping sharing fresh; keep your class moving; a teacher shares; and leading group games at recess. 

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