We recognize the importance of social & emotional learning (SEL), that helps our students how to recognize and manage their emotions, show empathy and understanding for others, build and maintain positive relationships, and make ethical, responsible, and safe decisions also supports their academic growth. Broward County Public Schools has partnered with Rethink Ed,an evidence-based program for Grades K-12 that provides online lessons and additional resources students, educators and parents, all supporting SEL, the foundation of all learning.

Click on Toolkit Links Below

ReThink Ed Parent Guide - Click Here

Happiness Studies Academy: 30 minute webinar on Happiness by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.

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10 Minutes of Mindfulness for this Week

Consider playing these recorded 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL recordings at convenient times

for your students. They offer ways to help focus, manage stress and cope in today’s world. (Closed captioned for ESOL)

Click on the link below to access the sessions

Suggested Date	Audience	Link for Session	Presenter
Tues. Sept. 8 Loving Kindness	Elementary	Click Here for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Elementary (Links to an external site.)	Carolyn Sant Angelo
Wed. Sept. 9 Thankful Thoughts	Elementary	Click Here for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Elementary (Links to an external site.)	Dr. Daniel Shapiro
Thur. Sept. 10 Flower Breathing	Elementary	Click Here for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Elementary (Links to an external site.)	Geri Casanova
Fri. Sept. 11 Mindful Stretching & Singing Bowl	Elementary	Click Here for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Elementary (Links to an external site.)	Lori Jenner
Tues. Sept. 8 Loving Kindness	Secondary	Click Link for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Secondary Event (Links to an external site.)	Carolyn Sant Angelo
Wed. Sept. 9 Snow Globe Mindfulness	Secondary	Click Link for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Secondary Event (Links to an external site.)	Regina Turner
Thur. Sept. 10 Joyful Journey	Secondary	Click Link for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Secondary Event (Links to an external site.)	Scott Kashdin
Fri. Sept. 11 Mindful Movement & Breath	Secondary	Click Link for 10 Minutes of Mindfulness/SEL: Secondary Event (Links to an external site.)	Debra Collins
At Home Mindfulness Activity	Elementary	Click Here or Safe Space Journey (Links to an external site.)	Cathy Whitt from Holy Cross Hospital
Student Mindfulness Leaders	Secondary	Practice of Gratitude (Links to an external site.)	MindFULLme.org
Mindful Movement	Secondary	Mindful Movement for Teens (Links to an external site.)	Cathy Whitt from Holy Cross Hospital
Spanish Activity Mindfulness/SEL	Mindfulness para adolescentes	Click here for Session Recording Link (Links to an external site.)	El silencio de los objetos.

Suggested Videos as Guidance with Reopening of BCPS Schools

Helping Children, Families and Ourselves Cope with Crisis and Grief During COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar Recording

Coping with Stress and Trauma from ReThink Ed

School Reentry After COVID - 19: A Trauma Informed Approach to Managing Anxiety and Promoting Social and Emotional Wellness from Dr. Polland

SEL and Mindfulness Toolkits for Families and Students BCPS