The summer sun is shining in Vermont and, in this issue of Head to Heart, I want to highlight an afterschool program that shines in its commitment to SEL, teamwork,… Read more »
Category: SEL
Head to Heart #3
With warmer weather on the way, some youth may be engaging in riskier behaviors with their peers. As many of us know, afterschool and summer programs are a great strategy… Read more »
Head to Heart #2
I came across this article and this article in Education Week and thought about them for a while—so much of what I hear from program staff is they are seeing… Read more »
Head to Heart #1
Acknowledging & Validating Quick Training (adapted from The Flourish Lab curriculum) When children are experiencing large feelings, one of the most supportive and effective strategies to help them return to… Read more »
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-being for Youth
After a long year of online classes and Zoom meetings, young people in Vermont are ready for the summer filled with fun. And we, as youth workers and third space… Read more »
“You’ve Got This”: Notes from the Social Emotional Roundtable Field Call
The weekly conversations between programs continued this week and focused on a reopening challenge that will impact virtually everyone on some level: maintaining awareness around our social and emotional health.… Read more »
Managing Fears and Anxiety around Coronavirus
As information about the novel coronavirus unfolds, there can be a wide range of thoughts, feelings, and reactions. Remember to recognize that everyone is having different responses and that over… Read more »
Assertiveness in Boys vs. Girls and Implications for Youth Voice
Recent data from afterschool programs in Vermont show that elementary school boys are more likely than elementary school girls to have high levels of assertiveness by a significant margin. We explore what this means for empowering young people in Vermont.
New SEL video
We’re thrilled to share our new social emotional learning (SEL) video produced by Mondo Mediaworks. This video highlights our SEL leadership and training initiative, also known as the Youth Resiliency… Read more »
