Signature Whole Child Practices

We have 3 Signature Whole Child Practices in Tacoma:

  • Warm Greetings - Educators and staff greet youth with enthusiasm, kindness, and care when they step onto the bus, walk into the building or enter a classroom- wherever they go, they are greeted with respect and warmth.
    Learn more about Warm Greetings
  • Relationship-building Circles - In our classrooms, clubs, and athletics, Group Circles support building community, empathy, and equitable storytelling.
    Learn more about the Group Circle
  • Emotion Checks -  Emotion checks offer an opportunity to identify what emotions are present in the moment and what is needed to regulate and understand how others feel. 
    Learn more about an Emotion Check-In

What Zone Are You In?

Blue zone

Sick
Sad
Tired 
Bored
Moving Slowly

Green zone

Happy
Calm
Feeling Okay
Focused
Ready to Learn

Yellow zone

Frustrated
Worried
Silly/Wiggly
Excited
Loss of Some Control

Red Zone

Mad/Angry
Mean
Yelling/Hitting
Disgusted
Out of Control