Learning doesn’t have to stop just because the school year ends. In fact, summer break is the perfect time for kids and teens to explore activities, give different hobbies a try, and just learn something new. Without the typical constrains of a regular school schedule, kids can be free to step outside of their comfort […]
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Summer Learning Ideas to Build Executive Functioning Skills
Summer Learning Ideas to Build Executive Functioning Skills
15+ Ideas for Social Emotional Summer Learning
Social emotional learning doesn’t stop because it is summertime. In fact, it’s easy to argue that the summer is a great time to strengthen many of these skills, when there is less pressure for academic work. Social emotional learning encompasses a large subset of skills and competencies including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and decision-making. […]
Teacher’s Summer To Do List
Summer is almost overwhelming in a sense. Teachers have so much more free time and still so much we want to accomplish. I always like to encourage my own students to make lists and develop their goals on paper, so I figure I’d do the same with my summer aspirations. For other educator’s out there, […]
10+ End of the Year Reflection Activities for the Classroom
In the final weeks of the school year, reflection is important. It’s a way to help kids review what they’ve learned, think about the skills they’ve grown, and feel proud of their individual progress. Reflection also allows for closure at the end of the year, allowing kids to cherish the memories they’ve experienced and say […]
End of the Year Activities to Keep Executive Functioning Skills Strong
The end of the year is always a great time to reflect on past experiences and reinforce skills you’ve learned along the way. This makes it an ideal time to continue strengthening executive functioning skills like organization, self-control, attention, and perseverance. Let’s face it: Kids and teens use executive functioning skills every day. From planning […]
6 Executive Functioning Strategies to Start the School Year
Executive functioning skills are in everything our students do. They involve planning for assignments, organizing binders and backpacks, focusing during lessons, problem-solving through challenges, and persevering to reach goals. Starting off the school year can be extremely taxing on students’ executive functioning skills. In many cases, students go from a relaxed summer to a rigorous […]
18 Mindfulness Activities for Outdoors
Mindfulness is a critical self-regulation strategy for people of all ages. It can help us feel calm, focused, and in control. Learning to be mindful doesn’t have to be confined to the four walls of a building or classroom. In fact, there are numerous opportunities to practice mindful activities outside. Here are a few outdoor […]
Outdoor Activities to Build Social Skills
Working on social skills isn’t just an activity to take place in the classroom. We, as kids and adults, use social skills every day out in the real world. This gives lots of opportunities for practicing and strengthening those skills everywhere – even outside. Whether you are a parent looking to boost your child’s social […]
Coping Strategies Resources
Coping strategies are the skills and activities we use to manage tough emotions. They are critical in helping kids and teens manage stress and persevere through challenges. Lessons and activities to explicitly teach coping skills to kids and teens. Lessons teach a variety of strategies from listening to music to using a calm down jar. […]
