Learn how you can support students' social and emotional health through the following strategies. What you need to know about student responsibilities Students may be caring for siblings or relatives. Students may have household responsibilities. Students may have jobs outside of school. Students may be translating for their families. Learning about special populations of students Special popluation: Refugees Special population: Indigenous students from Latin America Special population: Students with interrupted education Special population: Farmworker families Special population: Long-term ELLs Special population: Unaccompanied minors Classroom strategies for social and emotional learning Make time for student updates in circle time or advisory. Teach vocabulary related to emotions. Teach phrases needed for classroom discussions. Consider using breathing and mindfulness exercises in the classroom. Create a calm corner. Create an appreciation station. Offer students ways to share updates with you privately. Connecting families with community supports Learn about your school’s community partnerships. Connect families with basic services when needed. Share mental health supports with families. Share information about student activities. Tell families about local early childhood programs.
