Establishing the Essential Conditions for Learning

Establishing Relationships

Students require supporting, accepting and empathetic relationships and environments to establish a secure, connected and regulated foundation pic

- Showing interest in student's passions, one to one conversations with students, self- evaluations, collaborative learning opportunities.

Establishing Connecting

Connected students feel belonging, acceptance, security and value, honouring differences and showing respect to all.

- Checking in with students regularly.

Ability to LEARN

Genuine care, attunement, and reciprocity in school relationships create a safe and secure environment for learning and risk-taking.

Feeling Safe

An emotionally safe classroom ensures all children feel valued, supported, and affirmed.

- Establishing a place where mistakes are welcomed, encourage taking risks in the classroom

Getting Regulated

Children's ability to regulate stress and anxiety varies. Schools can help them identify stress signs, grasp its effects, and build effective coping skills.

- Movement breaks, mental health checks, breathing exercises to manage stress