ABSTRACT
Chapter 7 addresses the very real need for restoration. Students have lost their way forward, their faith in themselves, and their faith in the adults in the world to make sure that everything is OK. I’ve provided a layman’s guide to implementing Restorative Circles, and “bubbles,” as well as questions to get you started right away. It is not necessarily possible for everyone to use full Restorative Circles in their day-to-day, but the chapter will help everyone get started on the work of restoration, and it provides the justification and guidance to begin seeing our students, which is ultimately the point of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). “Bubbles,” or small restorative groupings, are explained, and these can be used to supplement other SEL activities.
