SEL Archives

Back to school free lessons and activities to build classroom community

August 18, 2023 Nearpod Team

Explore the perfect lessons for building relationships and learning more about students in your classroom this back to school.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
7 Student-centered learning examples with technology

June 29, 2023 Pamelavillalba

Explore student-centered strategies, activities, and benefits in learning. Use these 7 student-centered learning examples with technology.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
7 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities to use in the classroom

June 22, 2023 Jessica Clarke

Explore social emotional learning activities for your classroom to meet students’ SEL needs using Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
5 Essential steps to building a positive school culture

June 20, 2023 Katie Micallef

Positive school culture is inclusive and student-focused. Explore the importance of positive school culture and 5 essential steps to build one.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Social emotional learning lessons for students’ digital wellness

June 15, 2023 Darri Stephens

Digital wellness for students is important for SEL growth. Explore digital literacy lessons from our social emotional learning curriculum.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Effective summer strategies to accelerate learning and prevent learning loss

May 8, 2023 Nearpod Team

Accelerate learning with effective summer learning strategies and resources for preventing summer learning loss in your school.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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5 Student voice examples to teach and encourage passive learners

April 20, 2023 Rose Lattanze

Explore these student voice tips and examples for building trust in your classroom and inspiring students to join in on the learning.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
4 Ways to overcome learning loss and build social emotional skills

March 20, 2023 rebekah.sara

Explore resources to combat learning loss and build social emotional learning skills. Use these 4 strategies for overcoming learning gaps.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Fun Valentine’s Day activities for students in your classroom

January 17, 2023 Carol Chinea

Explore fun, academic Valentine’s Day activities for students in the classroom about its history, social emotional learning, games, and more.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Prioritize teacher self-care: 4 ways to support educators’ wellbeing

August 19, 2022 Darri Stephens

With an increase in teacher burnout, use these tips to focus on prioritizing teacher self-care and your staff’s wellbeing.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.