Self-control is an important skill for children and adults alike. It’s the ability that helps us pause, think, and then act to make a good choice. The beauty of self-control is that it is a skill we can strengthen through modeling, activities, games, and meaningful strategies. Whether children are in kindergarten or 4th grade, there […]
30 Gratitude Activities for Kids and Teens
Practicing gratitude means taking time to notice and appreciate what we already have. This is a meaningful activity kids and teens can do anytime of year, not just during Thanksgiving or fall! Besides being a fun way to talk about the positive things in our lives, practicing gratitude actually has some big benefits. When kids […]
40+ Strategies and Supports for Students Who Are Failing Class
Sometimes, kids and teens struggle in keeping their grades up. With enough struggle, students can end up failing a class (or just be in danger of failing). This can be for a multitude of reasons from being absent too many times to not understanding the concepts to not turning in assignments. Regardless of the reasons, […]
Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills
Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills
Helping Kids and Teens Get Organized
Organization is always one of the biggest executive functioning challenges that kids and teens face in the classroom. This includes the ability to be prepared, keeping materials tidy, having what you need at a moment’s notice, and the ability to stick to a schedule. Organization ultimately lays the groundwork for so many other important skills. […]
15+ End of the Day Social Emotional Learning Activities
Sometimes, the end of the day in the classroom can feel rushed and chaotic. The good news is that it doesn’t have to feel that way. The end of the day can be one of the very best times to integrate social-emotional skills into the classroom. Why practice SEL activities at the end of the […]
Social Emotional Learning Journal Prompts for Middle School
Social-emotional journaling is the process of responding in writing to SEL-focused prompts and questions. In many ways, SEL and journal writing are activities that go together seamlessly, especially for middle school learners. A journal provides a safe and consistent place for students to share about SEL topics that are important to them. Journaling can also […]
30+ Social Emotional Learning Activities for Back to School
With back-to-school time, it’s important to integrate social emotional learning activities from the start. The good news is that there are countless activities and strategies you can use to build SEL skills with your learners. What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning is the process to help learners acquire necessary life skills. Those skills […]
8 Pieces of Advice Every Educator Should Know
Teaching is by far one of the toughest jobs anyone could know. Every day, educators greet kids with a smile and open heart, teach rigorous lessons and activities, provide social-emotional support to kids in need, and problem-solve through everyday challenges that others never even see. Teachers are so incredible that sometimes we forget they need […]
7 Ways to Introduce Executive Functions
Executive functioning skills are the building blocks to success. These are the skills that help us plan, organize, prioritize, start tasks, manage our time, and work through challenges. Without a doubt, these are skills we all use every day, and that includes children and teens. So you want to teach executive functioning skills to kids […]
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