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students by name, making eye contact, and smiling — all of which can be done with distance learning as well as in person. "Let them know they can show feelings and behaviors, and they are safe," Moran says. "Provide routine." She stresses that teachers should not feel overwhelmed by their responsibili- ties to ensure SEL, saying they can "fold in SEL, a little here and there, starting out class with a couple deep breaths, which helps students focus and be pres- ent, either daily or when students are not focused." 2 Understand what trauma is, what it looks like in students, and use a trauma-informed approach. "Acknowledge the loss and grieving we've all gone through as a result of COVID-19 — the collective trauma of losing routine, losing milestones," Valdovinos says. "Validate these feelings." She adds that you shouldn't be afraid of talking about your own experience and showing your own vulnerabilities. 3 Use SEL exercises to help students learn coping skills. In addition to deep breathing, this can include drawing pictures, writing poems, using music, and talking to a friend or helpful adult (with teacher follow-up). Moran and Valdovinos are big proponents of restorative circles, which can help restore the sense of classroom commu- nity and collective relationships. Once a week, consider doing a deeper SEL activity (see "Resources," page 56). 4 Let others know if a student needs more help. Contact your counseling team or administrators, who can reach out to parents and help develop a plan for the student. You should not be solely responsible for managing longer-term student needs. Giuliana Valdovinos 58 cta.org CTA & You APPLY TODAY: call 1-888-758-7946 or visit newcardonline.com Mention Priority Code NAABDL Amazon.com Gift Card Bonus Offer* (students not eligible) Plus, a $ 200 For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit www.newcardonline.com. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. * You will qualify for a $200 Amazon.com Gift Card if you use your new credit card account to make any combination of purchase transactions totaling at least $500 (exclusive of any fees, returns and adjustments) that post to your account within 90 days of the account open date. The account must be open and have active charging privileges to qualify for and receive the gift card. Limit 1 gift card per new account. This one-time promotion is limited to customers opening a new account in response to this offer and will not apply to requests to convert existing accounts. Other advertised promotional offers can vary from this promotion and may not be substituted. Allow 8-12 weeks from qualifying for delivery of the gift card. Offer sponsored by Bank of America. We may substitute an item of equal or greater value and we are not responsible for lost, stolen or undelivered merchandise. Federal law prohibits students from receiving the gift card premium. The value of this reward may constitute taxable income to you. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association, and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. ©2020 Bank of America Corporation 3072308 CC050620 MB0620-AD-CAEDU THE CTA ® CASH REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE ® CREDIT CARD CASH BACK 2 % at grocery stores and wholesale clubs CASH BACK 3 % in the category of your choice CASH BACK 1 % everywhere, every time Earn 2% and 3% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined grocery store/ wholesale club/choice category purchases each quarter, then earn 1%.