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Starting the School Year with Connection, Community and Calm

This guide is designed to help educators start the school year in a way that promotes wellness and belonging for students.

When students feel welcome and included, they are more likely to experience a sense of wellness and belonging and be ready to learn and engage in all that school has to offer. 

Starting the school year with Connection, Community and Calm is a guide for educators to help create a sense of community and belonging in the classroom, build relationships, and promote a variety of strategies that empower students to choose what helps them feel calm, focused, and balanced. 

This resource includes a slide deck with tools and activities to support educators.