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Teaching Kids How to Relax with Mindfulness

March 4, 2017 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Teaching Kids How To Relax

Relaxation is a skill that promotes health and well-being for people of all ages- including kids! Too often in school, we are all rushing to get through our days, complete our work, and fix the problems that come up. It’s easy to forget that kids need time to relax and de-stress, too. There are many […]

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

9 Tips for Motivating Unmotivated Kids

October 22, 2016 by pathway2success 1 Comment

9 Tips for Motivating Unmotivated Kids Blog

Many kids and young adults struggle with motivation. These are the kids who are slow to start classwork, often don’t turn in homework, and may even refuse to attempt any assignment they view as a challenge. It can be extremely frustrating, especially because these students are often bright and capable in their own way. Here […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Study Skills, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

Using Social Scripts for Autism

August 14, 2016 by pathway2success 4 Comments

Using Social Scripts for Autism

Social scripts, also known as stories, are one of the most effective and simple ways to provide support to kids with autism. A social script is a short narrative written in first person that discusses one problem situation. So, they come in especially handy for really any situation that comes up. Sometimes a teacher might […]

Filed Under: Autism, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Special Education

How to Support Kids with Challenging Behaviors

November 8, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Not long after the “back to school” craze, students who struggle start to show their challenging behaviors. Behaviors such as being out of their seat, calling out, refusal to work, or arguing can really impact the flow and progress of the classroom. Other more serious behaviors, such as fighting, hitting others, biting, and running will […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Special Education, Teaching

Why It’s Okay to Reduce Homework

September 11, 2015 by pathway2success 3 Comments

As teachers, we all want our students to learn, practice skills, and thrive. Time is certainly limited in our classes. Even critical academic time gets interrupted with so much from assemblies, to guest speakers, and even standardized assessments themselves. So, homework often seems to be a great way to get kids to practice those skills […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Special Education, Study Skills, Tips for Teachers

Surviving the Last Few Weeks (or Days) of School

June 8, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Most schools in the U.S. are on the verge of ending school sessions for the summer. It’s an exciting time for both teachers and students. Sometimes I think the teachers are more excited than the kids! With the excitement, though, comes a lot of craziness and uncertainty about what the end of the year will […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Seasonal, Tips for Teachers

Teaching Social Skills & Why It’s the Most Rewarding Subject To Teach

May 23, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Social skills are what allow people to communicate and interact positively with others. Most children learn these skills through positive role models, adult guidance, and interactions with others. They just learn them and the rest is pretty easy! Others, though, don’t pick up on the social skills that way. These are the kids who are […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Skills, Special Education

The Power of Positive

February 13, 2015 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Power of Positive

Psychologists have researched for years to try and find a perfect ratio of number of positive to negative comments. These researchers have investigated the power of positive comments at work places, in marriages, and at schools. It was interesting to find that many researchers agree on a ratio of around 5 positive comments to every […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning

New Years – A Perfect Time for Goal-Setting

December 31, 2014 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

With New Year’s Day upon us in just a few hours, I thought about how right now is a great time for teachers to help students write meaningful goals. So many adults make their New Years Resolutions and our students should too! What is important is that students learn how to set goals that are […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Seasonal, Study Skills

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Happy Independence Day. I truly hope you are enjoy Happy Independence Day. I truly hope you are enjoying the day. Let me know how you are spending it!⁣
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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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But all too often kids are labeled as lazy or unmotivated when what they need is connections with adults and/or peers. Motivation isn't magic. It usually starts with meaningful relationships. It's just something to consider and keep in mind.
This is a really important point to make. It's mor This is a really important point to make. It's more important for kids and teens to complete work on their own and in their own way than it is for the work to be "perfect" by our standards.⁣
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It develops a sense of pride with work.⁣
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It may not be easy, but it's worth it.
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