Unlocking Potential: How Emoti Labs Helped Essie Academy Students Thrive.
The Emoti Labs Pilot Program at Essie Academy
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Emoti Labs partnered with Essie Academy to pilot the innovative Lurnsters program, a unique approach to social-emotional learning (SEL) that empowers students to thrive. This program ignited a spark of positive change within the school community, fostering a culture of emotional well-being and academic success.
Improved Behaviors
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Live Puppet Communication: Lurnsters puppets fostered a safe space for students to express themselves, leading to earlier identification and resolution of emotional challenges that might otherwise manifest as disruptive behavior.
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SEL Training for Teachers: Teachers equipped with social-emotional learning (SEL) skills could better understand and address student needs, contributing to a more positive classroom environment.
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Higher Scores
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Engaging Video Platform: Interactive videos sparked curiosity and facilitated discussions around social-emotional concepts like diversity, self-esteem, and problem-solving. This fostered a positive learning environment conducive to academic achievement.
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Community Building: Lurnsters characters served as a unifying element, creating a sense of belonging and fostering student engagement, which can positively impact academic performance.
Teacher Efficacy
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Live Puppet Communication: Lurnsters puppets fostered a safe space for students to express themselves, leading to earlier identification and resolution of emotional challenges that might otherwise manifest as disruptive behavior.
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SEL Training for Teachers: Teachers equipped with social-emotional learning (SEL) skills could better understand and address student needs, contributing to a more positive classroom environment.
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Fostered Open Communication
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Live Puppet Interaction: The non-judgmental space created by the Lurnsters puppets encouraged open communication between students and teachers, leading to earlier identification of potential problems and improved overall well-being.
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Video-Prompted Discussions: Thought-provoking videos on the platform sparked dialogue about social-emotional issues, fostering a culture of open communication within the classroom.
Promoted Social Emotional Learning
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Dance-A-Thons: These interactive events combined physical activity with fun activities related to self-expression and teamwork, making social-emotional learning engaging and enjoyable for students.
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Video Platform Curriculum: The Lurnsters program's video platform provided a structured curriculum that addressed key SEL competencies like self-awareness, emotion management, and social relationships.