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8 Pieces of Advice Every Educator Should Know

July 25, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management, Tips for Teachers

Morning Classroom Routines to Help Students Activate Their Brains

May 16, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Morning classroom routines to help kids and teen activate their brains and do their best.

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning

20+ Homework Strategies for Parents

December 13, 2022 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Homework can be a big source of frustration for kids and parents at home. Even more, it can be a challenge that carries over from home to school when the child doesn’t complete the work and is behind in class. If your child is struggling with homework, read through these strategies and give some a […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Executive Functioning Skills, Special Education, Study Skills Tagged With: homework, organization, study skills, tips for parents

6 Executive Functioning Strategies to Start the School Year

July 20, 2022 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Executive Functioning Skills

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 […]

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Games are an awesome way to boost really any skill Games are an awesome way to boost really any skills, but especially social-emotional skills.⁣
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What are some games you play in the classroom?⁣
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The game here is Self-Control Speedway! I'll link in my profile @pathway2success1 if you're interested to see it.⁣
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Self-Control-Game-SEL-Activity-for-Self-Regulation-Skills-4556149
Let's talk strategies and supports for kids who ar Let's talk strategies and supports for kids who are failing. Research has shown that just keeping kids back doesn't lead to any better outcomes.⁣
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Now, I know it's early on in the school year to be talking about keeping kids back. But I mention it now because I feel like the time to have these conversations is now (not months from now when a student is failing and getting a letter sent home).⁣
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Also, I'm not in any way saying we should just push kids forward without changing things. That certainly doesn't fix anything either.⁣
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But usually there is a middle ground. There are interventions and supports we can put in place. I believe struggling kids need more supports. I believe classroom teachers with struggling kids need more supports too.⁣
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And the responsibility shouldn't all fall on classroom teachers.⁣
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I plan to write an article on this, but I'd love to open it up for discussion.⁣
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What strategies and interventions do you use for kids who are failing or at risk for failing?
Social-emotional skills can actually boost academi Social-emotional skills can actually boost academic skills and abilities. Here are just a few!
Involving kids in their plans and interventions he Involving kids in their plans and interventions helps them feel invested. It helps them feel like they have a voice, and that's really important.⁣
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- Conference with them. Talk to them about what works and doesn't work for whatever challenge they're working through.⁣
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- Invite them to their IEP meetings. At the very least, have them come to the last 5-10 minutes  to review the plan and ask for their feedback before closing out.⁣
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- Invite them to their parent conferences if possible. If not, a phone conference with families and child may work too.⁣
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- Hold weekly check-ins about their intervention plans. Ask them: What's working? What could be better? Problem-solve together.
A daily emotions check-in is one of my top simple A daily emotions check-in is one of my top simple and effective way to integrate social-emotional learning. This page here is actually a freebie!⁣
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Emotions check-ins build self-awareness and help kids work through their emotions, instead of attempting to ignore them.⁣
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To read more about these strategies (and grab this free printable activity), check out the link in my profile @pathway2success1 !⁣
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https://www.thepathway2success.com/the-9-most-simple-effective-ways-to-integrate-social-emotional-learning/
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