Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Competencies that Support Social Emotional and Academic Learning:
The five broad, interrelated areas of competence are:
- Self-Awarenesss
- Self-Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision-making
New Jersey Department of Education: SEL Competencies and Sub-Competencies
Morning / Classroom Meetings
Each Warren Township elementary school has identified a short period of time within the school day for each classroom to conduct a classroom meeting. The meetings support student social skills, sense of belonging, build trust and community, and support classroom and building norms. Meetings typically consist of the following elements.
- Greeting: Students and teachers greet one another by name.
- Sharing: Students share information about important events in their lives. Listeners often offer empathetic comments or ask clarifying questions.
- Group Activity: Everyone participates in a brief, lively activity that fosters group cohesion and helps students practice social and academic skills (for example, reciting a poem, dancing, singing, or playing a game).
- Morning Message: Students read and interact with a short message written by their teacher. The message is crafted to help students focus on the work they’ll do in school that day.
Everyday Speech
Everyday Speech is a core resource that all elementary staff use to support morning meetings. The Everyday Speech program supports the