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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

9 FREE Executive Functioning Activities

July 6, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Planning, organization, time management, and self-control. These are just a few of the extremely critical executive functioning skills that we use every day to accomplish tasks and be successful. We use them so regularly that we may forget their importance. But to kids and teens (and yes, even adults) who lack these skills, the struggle […]

Filed Under: Executive Functioning Skills, Study Skills, Teaching Tagged With: executive functioning

18 Mindfulness Activities for Outdoors

June 23, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness, social emotional learning

Outdoor Activities to Build Social Skills

June 6, 2020 by pathway2success 2 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning Tagged With: sel, social emotional learning, social skills

9 Books to Highlight Kids with Disabilities

May 18, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

It is so important to read and discuss books that highlight students with disabilities. Not only does it help students become more knowledgeable and understanding about specific needs and challenges, but it also helps kids to become more inclusive, too. All students can relate to these books in some way, supporting the overarching idea that […]

Filed Under: Autism, Reading Comprehension, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

Virtual Calm Down Activities

May 4, 2020 by pathway2success 4 Comments

All kids and needs need positive activities to help calm the body and mind. Use these resources to help create a virtual calm down room or just to add to the self-regulation strategies you are already using. Calming Website Activities & Games Do Nothing for 2 Minutes Weave Silk Drawing Tangrams Word Clouds Jigsaw Puzzles […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

Executive Functioning Skills Practice at Home

April 20, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Executive functioning skills are the processes we use in our brain to accomplish daily tasks. It’s true that we use a variety of executive functioning skills when completing academic work, but the truth is that these skills are actually life skills. We use them all the time in daily chores and tasks, from planning a […]

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Strategies to Focus on SEL Through Distance Learning

April 7, 2020 by pathway2success 4 Comments

In the midst of a challenging situation, it’s critical to make time and space for social emotional supports for learners. Simply put, social emotional skills are the foundation for overall well-being. Kids and teens need to feel safe, respected, loved, and valued. They need to have strong coping skills to work their emotional challenges and […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

10+ Social Emotional Activities for Home

March 13, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Social emotional learning isn’t just something that should be practiced and taught at school. SEL skills are life skills, of course! These include skills like empathy, self-control, and decision-making. Before I even get started, while I was writing this post, I decided to also create a set of SEL printables you can send home with […]

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Managing Disrespectful & Rude Behaviors in the Classroom

March 3, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Let’s talk about disrespectful behaviors in the classroom. The child who talks back. The student using their cell phone, even after being told to put it away. The kid who refuses to do their work, and even loudly tells you, “no!” when you try to politely give some encouragement. The student who jokes about your […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: behaviors

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🧠 Let's be real - we can all use a boost with our 🧠 Let's be real - we can all use a boost with our focus and attention skills.

Start the year off strong with your students by helping them build focus and attention strategies that work for them.

I designed these step-by-step lessons to provide actionable strategies (not fluff). They teach kids how to calm their bodies and minds, break tasks down, keep a positive mindset, stay engaged even when they feel bored, refocus when they get stuck, and much more.

These are perfect if you're wanting to try something new in your classroom this year to help your learners strengthen their focus and attention skills.

Comment "focus" below and I'll automatically send you the link to check these lessons out!
❤️ A few meaningful questions instead of "How was ❤️ A few meaningful questions instead of "How was your summer?"

What question would you add to this list?
🎉 Build lasting relationships for the entire schoo 🎉 Build lasting relationships for the entire school year with this FREE printable list of over 100 relationship-building questions.

Comment "relationships" and I'll automatically send you the link to grab your copy. ❤️

This is an awesome list to keep at the front board. Whenever you need a quick brain break, pick a question (or have kids pick) and share.

Not only will you learn about your students, but they will learn about each other. Sometimes, it's the small things like learning someone's favorite animal or hearing about a fun hobby they do outside of school.

Sending lots of love for a fantastic back to school season.
❤️ Start your morning with a SEL-focused word of t ❤️ Start your morning with a SEL-focused word of the day!

This set gives you the opportunity to build social-emotional skills every single day of the year.

Comment "slides" in the comments and I'll send you the link!
When we practice coping strategies together, we're When we practice coping strategies together, we're really helping kids build their own self-regulation toolbox.

What are some calm-down strategies you practice together to start the year off strong?
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