Resources | WellCheq Head Start

Tips for Implementing Wellcheq

Share the emotional bar graph with students. This allows students to see that they are not the only one who may be feeling something other than happy. Giving students insight into how the class is doing can also create a sense of community

Ask the students how they want you to use the data. This sends the message that you are paying attention and that you value their input.

Assign one student whose job it is to remind the other students to complete their check-in. This is fun for the student and sends the message that checking in is important.

Start your day or advisory with a check-in. This allows students to pause, reflect, and take inventory of how they are feeling before getting the day started.

SEL Resources for Teachers And Students

PBIS World offers great tips for how to support students are exhibiting a wide range of behaviors

Activities to help students develop their growth mindset

Social emotional workbook for teens

Therapist Aid has articles, worksheets, and videos that can be used to support students

Waterford offers activities that can be used to help students learn about mindfulness

National Bullying Prevention Center has classroom activities to prevent bullying

Education Development Center offers free tools to build mental health resources in schools

Coping Skills for Kids offers great tips on how to help support students with stress, anger, and anxiety.

Mental Health America offers tips for teachers on how to support students exhibiting difficult behaviors.

Enlightenment Portal offers activities for helping students build their self-esteem

Resources for Teachers And Their Self Care

Edutopia offers great articles about the importance of educator wellbeing.

Resilient educator offers articles about mindfulness, recharging and stress management for educators

SELF-T offers stress-reduction strategies for teachers

Divergent EDU offers teachers a free course on self care.

Resources for supporting teacher wellbeing. Includes links to books, articles, podcasts, and support groups.

Resources for Teachers