Was there a particular component that struck a chord with your class?
We began by using the daily Rise and Shine check-in cards each morning, and these have now become a regular part of our routine. Alongside this, we run a digital check-in form where students reflect on how ready they are for the day, both emotionally and socially. The cards provided a helpful structure for this process and give our students a safe way to let us know if they need support
Have you noticed change in your students confidence in the classroom?
How did the kit improve self awareness with your students?
Building on self awareness
How has this the kit influenced the way in which students speak to each other?
The children are kinder to one another, however the biggest change was in how they speak about themselves. I have noticed that they are less critical and more resilient when they make a mistake in class.
Were you surprised at the role media plays in the wellbeing of your students?
Were you / your students surprised by the responses to your statistical inquiry?
No
Which response stood out most?
Just how many of our learners were aware of when their parents were on a diet/skipping meals.
How impactful were the Dove Self Esteem project videos for students?
Have your students continued to independently use the Daily Check In / Rise & Shine wall?
Yes
What is the legacy this kit will leave behind on your learners?
Yes they have continued to use the daily check in - but it is digital now! I think they are now more reflective on their needs and we as teachers are more aware of their emotional wellbeing.
How did the activity help students make connections between circuit theory and real-world applications?
I feel like I taught significant parts of this unit but I don't remember this specifically.