This workshop introduces the most informal restorative response and the easiest tool for building restorative relationships. Affective statements are responses to others’ negative or positive behaviors. Educators learn the purposes of affective statements; ten characteristics of high-quality affective statements; and how to construct affective statements.
Practicing the statements will provide educators with a jump-start and discussion questions allow reflection on multiple aspects. Educators are challenged to use this new skill to develop the emotional literacy of students and improve school culture. Workshop Length: 45 minutes