SEL Team
At our school, we believe that learning goes beyond reading, writing, and math. Helping students develop confidence, build friendships, manage emotions, and make positive choices is just as important as academic success!
Our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Team is here to support the social and emotional well-being of all students while helping create a safe, welcoming, and caring school community where everyone feels valued and included.
Our SEL Team partners with teachers, school staff, students, and families to create a supportive environment where children feel comfortable asking for help, celebrating their successes, and learning from challenges.
Together, we are building a school community where kindness matters, feelings are respected, friendships grow, and every child has the opportunity to shine!
Curriculum – Sanford Harmony
The Harmony Curriculum helps students develop the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. Through fun, engaging activities and meaningful classroom discussions, students learn how to build positive friendships, show kindness and respect, understand their emotions, and work well with others. By creating a caring and supportive learning environment, Harmony helps every child feel valued, connected, and ready to learn. These important life skills build confidence, strengthen relationships, and help students grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals.
Mood Meter
Every Feeling Matters!
At our school, we use the Mood Meter to help students recognize, understand, and express their emotions in healthy ways. The Mood Meter is a colorful, easy-to-use tool that teaches children that all feelings are okay and that understanding our emotions helps us make positive choices, build friendships, and be ready to learn.
The Mood Meter uses four colors to help students identify how they are feeling:
- Red – High Energy, Unpleasant Feelings: Angry, frustrated, worried, or overwhelmed.
- Yellow – High Energy, Pleasant Feelings: Happy, excited, energetic, or enthusiastic.
- Blue – Low Energy, Unpleasant Feelings: Sad, tired, lonely, or disappointed.
- Green – Low Energy, Pleasant Feelings: Calm, peaceful, relaxed, or content.
Throughout the school day, students are encouraged to check in with their feelings and think about what they need to be successful.