Changemakers: WE Virtual Learning Center

 Exploring WE Virtual Learning Center

By Mackenzie Regan

Today, I made an account with WE Virtual Learning Center, and took some time to explore it. I found a bunch of helpful resources and modules for teachers, or future teachers like myself, to utilize. I chose a tool that stood out to me, which was called, Say It Now. The resource was all about expressing gratitude. I think that allowing your students time to express gratitude in different ways can be great for their mental health and dealing with the stressors of life. I have always been a big believer in affirmations in the classroom, whether that be an "Affirmation station" or daily morning affirmations, like, "I am strong" and "I am kind". I think that these types of things matter when teaching young minds. 

The screenshot above is an example of what the resource is about. It would be great to do independently as a teacher or with your students! It offers a variety of options to express your gratitude, whether that be by identifying a person you are grateful for, writing about gratitude, or even just discovering what gratitude means to you. 

This would be an excellent activity for children to do. I think that expressing gratitude is a great way to slow down, boost serotonin, and remember the little things in life there are to be grateful for. This is a great resource for teachers to use with their students.

    Overall, this website has offered me a lot of interesting tools that I can definitely use in my future classroom.