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12 Reasons to Teach Executive Functioning Skills Explicitly

December 8, 2020 by pathway2success 2 Comments

Executive functioning skills are some of the most foundational elements for academic and social success. They are the skills that help us to plan, stay organized, pay attention to important information, use strategies to get us back on track when we veer off course, be flexible when things don’t go our way, and persevere through […]

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20+ Things All Kids Should Believe About Themselves

November 17, 2020 by pathway2success 2 Comments

So often, as adults, we want kids and teens to behave in certain ways. We want kids to take responsibility for their actions and own up when they make a mistake. We want them to make positive choices from the start. We want them to take risks, learn, and grow. We want them to feel […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning

5 Steps for a Daily Emotions Check In

November 3, 2020 by pathway2success 2 Comments

Checking in with our thoughts and feelings should be an important part of every day. It’s a healthy technique that helps kids and teens face their emotions, practice mindfulness, and consider what they need. This can ultimately help children and young adults work past any challenges they are experiencing so they can have a successful […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Social Emotional Learning

8 Mindful Brain Breaks with a Nature Theme

October 20, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a break in their day. This is true whether students are learning in the classroom (in person) or taking part in a virtual classroom and learning from a distance. Brain breaks are a healthy strategy to help kids and teens clear their minds, refocus, and start fresh. As a bonus, mindful brain breaks […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness

10+ Phrases to Avoid Saying to Learners with Executive Functioning Challenges

October 6, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Kids and teens who struggle with executive functioning challenges go through a lot every day. From trying to focus in class, remembering to turn homework in, and working through daily challenges that pop up, it can be stressful. Executive functioning challenges are real. What are executive functioning challenges? Executive functioning skills are the life skills […]

Filed Under: Executive Functioning Skills, Special Education, Study Skills

15+ Positive Affirmations Activities for Kids and Teens

September 20, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Positive affirmations are the encouraging words we say to encourage and motivate ourselves along the way. These are phrases like, “I can do this,” and “Today will be a great day.” Seemingly simple words that have a big impact on our minds. Just some of the benefits for using positive self-talk include: It builds confidence. […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Social Emotional Learning

30+ Ways to Integrate SEL During Distance Learning

September 1, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Integrating social emotional learning skills is a critical element to any classroom. These are the skills that help learners understand their strengths and challenges, recognize emotions, become socially aware, develop empathy for others, build meaningful relationships, and make positive decisions. Truthfully, the skills listed are only a fraction of what social emotional learning encompasses, but […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Social Emotional Learning, Tips for Teachers

SEL Lessons and Activities for the Virtual Classroom

August 16, 2020 by pathway2success 3 Comments

Social emotional learning is playing a huge role this school year. Of course, SEL is important all of the time, but right now kids and young adults are in special need of support. In order for kids and teens to succeed academically, they also need skills for understanding emotions, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and persevering through […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education

12 Reasons Why Every Class Needs Morning Meeting

August 10, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Morning meeting is a daily time to meet with students and help frame the day for success. Sometimes it might be called a daily check-in or morning circle. Whatever you call it, the idea is pretty simple. Educators sit with their students, greet each other by name, talk about topics that matter, and give everyone […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

Best Educator-Tested Digital Tools to Connect With Students

July 16, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Educators need real teacher-tested digital tools to connect with students online. During this difficult time, there is truly limited time to plan or assess every single online option for teaching. That’s why I created this list. The digital resources below were put together with the help of Pathway 2 Success members who have done the […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management

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4 ways to start a mindful morning: Positive affir 4 ways to start a mindful morning:

Positive affirmations - Say positive statements to yourself aloud. You can start by introducing phrases and eventually kids can make their own individual lists.

Practice gratitude - Identify some things you are grateful for. Try to remember both the big things and the little things. They both matter!

Connect with nature - Spend a few minutes outside. If you can't get out there, take a moment to watch outside the window. Even just watching a bird fly by can feel incredibly calming.

Mindful breathing - Use mindful breathing activities to set the stage for a calm body and mind.

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Attention skills are so incredibly important. While we each have our own unique attention strengths and challenges, the good news is that we can learn and build supports to help us along the way.

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This set uses evidence-based approaches for teaching executive functioning skills. Here are some of the activities included:

✅ Attention lessons to teach about attention skills, why they matter, and what strategies we can use to boost our abilities.

✅ Focus journal with over 200 engaging prompts to put skills to the test.

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Executive functioning skills are not just academic Executive functioning skills are not just academic skills. We use these abilities all the time - when we're shopping at the store, chatting with a friend, or completing daily chores.

Yes, it's absolutely true that executive functioning skills support academics and learning, but they open the door to so much more too.
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