Social Emotional Learning Lab

I always start my class with a circle of gratitude. This sets the day and environment up to be a more positive and healthy place to learn. Over time, I have watched students improve their sophistication and authenticity with giving thanks. It provides a space for students and instructors to model and learn from each other without judgement. As students develop their comfort with giving gratitude, they naturally increase their vulnerability which directly increases the likelihood of overall risk taking and establishment of grit.<br><br>Here is a link to a great article that dives into the manifold of benefits of Gratitude and Grit.<br><br>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092656613000597