Student cell phone use in schools is always a hot topic issue. It’s true that technology can be a fantastic tool to visit websites, play educational games, explore the digital world, and connect with others. However, it’s clear that phone usage in the classroom has become a significant challenge. The first part of this challenge […]
25+ Social-Emotional Brain Breaks for the Classroom
Breaks are an evidence-based learning and behavior strategy for the classroom. While we want kids and young adults to spend more time learning in the classroom, the truth is that breaks are one of the best strategies to get there. What are the benefits to breaks in the classroom? Research tells us that breaks help […]
25 Self-Control Activities for Children
Self-control is an important skill for children and adults alike. It’s the ability that helps us pause, think, and then act to make a good choice. The beauty of self-control is that it is a skill we can strengthen through modeling, activities, games, and meaningful strategies. Whether children are in kindergarten or 4th grade, there […]
40+ Strategies and Supports for Students Who Are Failing Class
Sometimes, kids and teens struggle in keeping their grades up. With enough struggle, students can end up failing a class (or just be in danger of failing). This can be for a multitude of reasons from being absent too many times to not understanding the concepts to not turning in assignments. Regardless of the reasons, […]
8 Pieces of Advice Every Educator Should Know
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 […]
Morning Classroom Routines to Help Students Activate Their Brains
Morning classroom routines to help kids and teen activate their brains and do their best.
20+ Ways to Make Learning Fun
Making the Case for Making Learning Fun Keeping the learning process fun and fresh isn’t just something extra to consider before a holiday break or on a Friday afternoon. Adding creative and fun ideas into your lessons can help more learners feel engaged and motivated. This can be a critical element to reaching all learning, […]
50+ Ways to Build Relationships with Kids & Teens
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 […]
Strategies to Prioritize Student Mental Health
Mental health is our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. In schools, it is more important than ever to prioritize student mental health. This means integrating meaningful strategies right in the classroom that help support kids and teens. Why Should Schools Focus on Mental Health? Mental health is health. When kids and teens feel their best, […]
15+ Simple SEL Practices to Start the Day
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 […]
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