School Seasons xSELeratED - Paperback

by Leigh Reagan Alley (Author), Heather Lageman (Author), Walter McKenzie (Author)

Teach with the seasons. Lead with what matters.

If you've ever wished that Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), culture, and instructional routines would work together-not as competing demands but as mutually reinforcing practices-this is your map and your companion. School Seasons xSELeratED offers month-by-month playbooks aligned to our xSELeratED Schools Framework, pairing ready-to-use micro-moves with gentle, human-centered rituals that protect energy and build momentum.

Written by three seasoned practitioners-a Wholeness-Centered Leader, a Community Builder, and a Systems Thinker-this guide weaves together heart, relationship, and structure into sustainable practices that honor both the work and the people doing it.

Inside you'll find:

• 75+ micro-moves designed for 5-10 minutes-small enough to fit into tight schedules, powerful enough to shift culture
• Low-prep openings, transitions, and closures that feel human, not scripted
• Reflection protocols, PLC prompts, and leadership look-fors that travel across grade spans and content areas
• Monthly themes that mirror the emotional arc of the school year: belonging in August, trust in October, curiosity in April, celebration in May
• Planning templates and conversation starters you can use tomorrow

The xSELeratED Schools Framework:

• Understanding Myself: Recognizing my emotions, thoughts, identities, and patterns-and how they influence my choices, learning, and relationships

• Nurturing Myself: Caring for my body, mind, and spirit with regulation, boundaries, and restorative habits that sustain energy and purpose

• Understanding Others: Perceiving others' perspectives, contexts, and cues with curiosity, empathy, and cultural humility

• Nurturing Others: Creating safety, trust, and belonging through consistent care, warm demand, dignified feedback, and courageous repair

• Building a Better World: Working collectively to improve classrooms and communities through voice, collaboration, service, and courageous problem-solving

For teachers, leaders, instructional coaches, and school teams ready to integrate SEL with sustainability, authenticity, and heart.