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Strategies to Engage Reluctant Learners

February 2, 2022 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Every teacher wants their students engaged, motivated, and involved in the learning process. Sometimes, though, students can become reluctant to engage. These are the learners who won’t answer questions, put their heads down, or refuse to complete work. Sometimes, they just don’t appear interested at all. Understanding reluctant learners and how to re-engage them is […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning

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+ Simple SEL Practices to Start the Day

August 8, 2021 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

One of the very best times to integrate social emotional learning practices into the day is first thing in the morning. It’s a great way to help kids and teens start their day off feeling connected, respected, and valued. By putting social-emotional learning first, we have pave the way for kids and teens to do […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning

25 Calming Activities for Kids Who Need to Move

July 6, 2021 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Calming activities are important for kids and teens. These are the strategies they can use to self-regulate when they are upset, overwhelmed, or dysregulated in any other way. There are literally hundreds of different calm-down strategies you can try with kids and teens. Some of my favorite coping techniques include using positive self-talk, mindful breathing, […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning

10+ Free Calm-Down Tools

June 8, 2021 by pathway2success 2 Comments

We all need strategies to cope with stress and tough emotions. This is especially true for children and teens who are still growing and learning. Specifically, I’ve put this list of calm-down tools together to act as a “toolbox” of supports for educators and parents looking for new ideas. They go beyond typical coping strategies […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning

6 Simple Ways to Help Kids Manage Big Emotions

April 1, 2021 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Being able to manage our own emotions seems like a simple task at first glance, but it’s actually quite complex, especially for growing children and teenagers. It involves understanding your feelings, managing stress, using coping strategies at the appropriate times, problem-solving through challenges, and knowing when to ask for help. This can be a lot […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning

25+ Coping Skills Activities to Help Kids Manage Stress

December 14, 2020 by pathway2success 3 Comments

Coping skills are the supports and strategies that help children and young adults manage tough emotions and deal with stress. For kids and young adults who are still learning how to manage their emotions, learning these coping strategies is extra important. If we want kids and teens to use healthy coping strategies, we have to […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning

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

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 […]

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I truly LOVE sharing free resources with you. I cr I truly LOVE sharing free resources with you. I created this Social Emotional Learning Intro Workbook as a simple guide to introduce SEL to your students. And it's okay if you learn right alongside them as you go.⁣
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It goes over each of the core domains of SEL from self-awareness to decision-making, and why they matter.⁣
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It's a freebie you can get in my free resource library on my website. If you're already a subscriber, just head to the resource library to grab it.⁣
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If you're interested in joining, read more with the link in my profile @pathway2success1 - https://www.thepathway2success.com/join/
I'm a big believer in giving kids responsibilities I'm a big believer in giving kids responsibilities in the classroom or school. This can be a huge confidence-booster! What are some classroom jobs you assign to your students?
Social-emotional learning improves academic achiev Social-emotional learning improves academic achievement. If we want kids to do well academically, we have to integrate social-emotional skills too. It's not one or the other. It's both.
Time management is a complex executive functioning Time management is a complex executive functioning skill that we're all working on (kids and adults alike).⁣
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Some examples of strong  time management in action you can talk about include:⁣
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- Prioritizing which homework assignment to start first. Which one do you tackle first? How do you know?⁣
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- Pacing yourself during a test, quiz, or working session. How can you find your just-right pace?⁣
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- Checking a project to make sure you're set to complete it by the due date. How can you set mini-deadlines to make sure that happens?⁣
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It's an important skill and it's worth talking about!
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Every SEL coloring page is filled with social-emotional words and vocabulary focused on a particular skill, from empathy to teamwork and everything in between.

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