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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

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

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

Managing Disrespectful & Rude Behaviors in the Classroom

March 3, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Let’s talk about disrespectful behaviors in the classroom. The child who talks back. The student using their cell phone, even after being told to put it away. The kid who refuses to do their work, and even loudly tells you, “no!” when you try to politely give some encouragement. The student who jokes about your […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: behaviors

Mindfulness Journal Ideas You Can Try Today

January 20, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Mindfulness journal activities for kids and teens to help feel calm, focused, and happy. Mindful activities teach self-control, emotional management, growth mindset, self-love, and so much more. Use this as a daily morning practice or in your calm down area. Perfect for home or school. This post has printable and ideas you can use right away!

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness, sel, social emotional learning

Strategies for Kids with Oppositional Behaviors

October 1, 2019 by pathway2success 9 Comments

Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learners. With that said, these strategies are […]

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

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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!
😍 Teach SEL skills through coloring! Every SE 😍 Teach SEL skills through coloring! 

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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