Understanding and managing emotions can be difficult, especially for English Language Learners. North Merrick has implemented an emotional wellness program that has been successful in helping students become aware of their emotions. I will present various digital tools that can assist teachers in presenting and incorporating techniques into the classroom to help students. I will share how we have combined technology, physical fitness and literacy into a program in order to help our students succeed in managing their emotions. Students have learned how to use various digital programs to increase their vocabulary and improve their speech. They have created short movies using apps such as iMovie and Video in Video illustrating their work. I will share our techniques with you and offer useful suggestions to use in classrooms at the elementary level.
