Implementing NYSED’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework
Resources for PreK-2nd Grade Teachers
This user-friendly resource integrates social and emotional learning and equity practices and demonstrates how they can, together, be woven throughout the schedules and routines of the early childhood school day. Designed to support the use of, and adherence to the New York State Department of Education’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework (CRSEF), this resource is a collaboration by educators from Children’s Institute, Greece Central School District, and Webster School District, and was underwritten by the Greater Rochester Health Foundation.
Through curated teaching tools, children’s books, articles, videos, and podcasts, this resource supports PreK-2nd grade staff in the successful integration of the CRSEF’s grounding principles and practices during: SEL Throughout the Day, Mornings and Transitions, Reading and ELA, Science, Math, and Special Areas.
Visit the Youth Voices Aren't Too Little: We Are Today's Tomorrow page to watch the May 20, 2021 event, read a blog featuring Rochester youth responses, and listen to an interview with a Rochester youth leader along with other youth voices.
A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope!
Black History Activities for Every Month! - Month 1
Black History Activities for Every Month! - Month 2
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. with Elementary Students
Exploring SEL with an Equity Lens
SEL and ELA for Young Children-Featured Book: Testing the Ice: A True Story about Jacki Robinson
SEL, ELA and Positive Identity
Talking to Children and Youth About Racism and Associated Violence - Dr. Todd Savage
Classroom Practices
Books At Your Finger Tips - Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph became the World’s Fastest Runner
Classroom Activities Printable Cards
Connections Between Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices
Defining Success for Your Students - Video
Engaging Practices: Strategies That Integrate Academic Content and SEL
Including the Student Voice in Planning
Morning Meeting Prompts That Support SEL and ELA
Relationships Matter: Engaging Activities for Returning to School
Relationships Matter: Welcoming Ritual Prompts
Strategy Tool: Engaging Practice Strategies
School and Program-wide Practices
Beat the Clock - Indoor Physical Activity
Calming Childrens' Holiday Activities
Culturally Responsive Education - Thoughts for Getting Started
SEL Recommendations and Resources for Virtual and Hybrid Learning
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Practices to Enhance Athlete Performance
Taking Away Recess - Shifting Mindset Away from Compliance, Toward Productivity
Direct Instruction in SEL
Supporting Adult SEL
Community Check-In Conversation Series
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