As you may know, part of the Windsor Central Supervisory Union strategic plan includes developing social emotional competence and wellness in district students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Studies show that to be successful in school, students must be able to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behavior. This ability to regulate allows for more productive participation in learning activities and successful relations with peers and adults. This year, first graders are participating in the social emotional learning program, Second Step, to provide students with opportunities to learn, practice, and apply skills for learning, focusing attention, empathy, and problem-solving. On Wednesday, your child was introduced to the concept of Listening to Learn. Listening is a fundamental skill for learning that helps children focus and pay attention. Learning and following the "listening rules" helps children comprehend directions and improves their ability to engage with content instruction and class discussions. They also learned "My Turn, Your Turn" a brain builder game that supports the development of attention, working memory, and inhibitory control.
