Wendy Turner: Everything SEL

Do you need ideas for finishing strong in elementary school? Take a look at this piece I did for Edutopia! I hope you are inspired. If you have any other great ideas, please share them in the comments. ⭐️

Finishing Strong in Elementary School Teachers can make the end of the school year memorable for students by focusing on activities that reinforce the connections between them.

I am so incredibly honored that Teacher2Teacher shared my practice!Ask kids these questions during math. Take a minute to pause during math. I absolutely love teaching math. I am in awe of my kids and how they lean in and learn math. 💕 Edutopia

From @mrswendymturner: “We did a quick reflection in math this week. The important ideas and feelings about math we shared were: 1. Share a math topic you are confident in…..capability and pride! 2. Share a math topic you are struggling with…..vulnerability! 3. Share your perfect math day……excitement! I loved the answers SO much. So many of my 2nd grade students feel confident using a place value chart with hundreds, tens, and ones, the very essence of 2nd grade math. ⭐️ Some mentioned they are struggling with telling time and line plot graphs. Data confirmed this and we will revisit these topics as necessary. 💕 And the perfect math day….so many said it would include a 5 minute timed test!! What?? Well, these tests are not harmful when students understand the context behind them, have a way to build their skills, and their progress, both individual and collective, is shared and celebrated on a regular basis. Effort and attention creates results. 🙌🏻”

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I absolutely LOVE this and will bring these ideas into the end of the year and into next. ❤️

How to help students identify their own goals for reading: https://edut.to/3OYogW0

It is absolutely incredible to see my year end reflection practice shared here! This is from two years ago. I can’t wait to reflect on this year. ⭐️

Teacher Wendy Turner created this end-of-year reflection chart for teachers, modeled after reflections her students completed! She's in our Jam Session this week, sharing strategies and answering your questions about practical ways to make the most of the final weeks of the school year: https://edut.to/4wraQCq

The Edutopia and Teacher2Teacher Year End Jam Session is now live! We would love to hear from you. 🧡🧡

May 2026 Jam Session: Meaningful Moves to Wrap Up the Year Welcome to our final Jam Session of the school year! This week, join our panelists for a conversation about practical ways to make the most of the final weeks—helping students reflect on their learning journey, recognize their growth, and feel a sense of accomplishment and closure as the year wind...

Inclusion. ❤️