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50+ Ways to Build Relationships with Kids & Teens

December 6, 2021 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Why Relationships Matter The single most foundational element of social emotional learning is having strong relationships. In fact, relationships are the basis to all learning. Positive relationships help learners feel safe, respected, and connected. Further, by understanding learners at a deeper level, teachers can help students recognize strengths, work through challenges, identify goals, help through […]

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

100+ Questions to Build Relationships (with a free list)

September 21, 2021 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Relationship-building is profound. It is the foundation to social, emotional, and academic success for students. When learners have a more positive relationship with those around them, they are more able to learn new skills, open up, voice their needs, take risks, and reach their goals. While there are many different techniques for building relationships in […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning

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. […]

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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

15+ Executive Functioning Strategies Every Teacher Can Use

October 13, 2019 by pathway2success 2 Comments

Many kids and young adults struggle with executive functioning challenges. Some are easy to spot, such as when a student can’t focus on a lesson or comes to class without their entire binder. Other EF challenges are less obvious, though. A learner might take two times as long on homework because they don’t understand strategies […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management, Executive Functioning Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Study Skills, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

Top Websites Every Special Educator Should Know

July 7, 2019 by pathway2success 2 Comments

Special educators need a pretty large toolbox of strategies and resources to support our learners. So often, our students can have significantly diverse needs and levels. On any given day, special education teachers might need to take student reading data, modify a math assessment, teach science with hands-on experiments, collaborate with regular educators, meet with […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

12 Reasons Why Special Educators are Really Superheroes

March 3, 2019 by pathway2success 2 Comments

12 Reasons Why Special Educators are Really Superheroes! Special education teachers do it all from teaching lessons, leading small groups, running IEP meetings, contacting parents, providing modifications at the last minute, and more. #specialeducation #pathway2success

As special educators, we might not be able to read minds or fly, but we certainly are superheroes in action. Whether we are teaching a lesson or running an IEP meeting, special education teachers go above and beyond to help those in need and do what is right. Here are 12 reasons why special educators […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Special Education, Teaching

An Open Letter to Administrators of Special Educators

July 2, 2018 by pathway2success 5 Comments

An Open Letter to Administrators of Special Educators

Dear administrators, Let me start off by saying that I write this letter on behalf of special educators. While it’s true that I might not speak for every single special ed teacher, after spending 10 years in the classroom, I like to think I speak for many. First off, we truly appreciate all that you […]

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Summer time is the perfect time to talk about outd Summer time is the perfect time to talk about outdoor social skills activities. Even when it wasn't summer, my students loved water plants and helping see something grow that they helped nurture. Gardening is so therapeutic!
Kids NEED connections. Now, let me say that connec Kids NEED connections. Now, let me say that connections don't fix every problem. Sometimes kids can have connections and still struggle.⁣
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