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Ways to Help Kids Boost Confidence

October 2, 2018 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Ways to Help Kids Build Confidence

Helping kid and young adults build their own confidence can have significant and long-lasting effects. Confidence kids are better equipped to handle stress, more likely to take risks, feel more prideful in their work, and have increased determination to reach their goals. By helping kids build their self-esteem, we are giving kids the skills they […]

Filed Under: Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

101 Positive Affirmations for Kids

July 18, 2018 by pathway2success 13 Comments

101 positive affirmations for kids and young adults to help boost confidence and promote independence. Whether kids are in preschool, elementary, middle, or high school, all kids can truly benefit from using positive affirmations! #affirmations #positiveaffirmations #positivethinking #pathway2success #specialeducation

Positive thinking is a powerful tool that can improve your health, help you manage stress, overcome challenges, and make better choices. Everyone can benefit from improving their positive thinking and self-talk skills! The idea is that by changing your thinking, you can better manage your emotions and your actions. Positive thinking skills often start with […]

Filed Under: Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

Why Positive Self-Talk is Worth It

December 2, 2017 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Why Positive Self-Talk is Worth It2

Positive thinking is a powerful tool that can improve your health, help you manage stress, overcome challenges, and make better choices. The idea is that by changing your thinking, you can control your emotions and your actions. Positive thinking starts with positive self-talk. Self-talk is the voice in our head that goes on throughout the […]

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How to Teach Positive Self-Talk

June 15, 2017 by pathway2success 11 Comments

Self-talk is the inner voice that goes on inside our heads throughout our waking hours. Positive self-talk is when we talk to ourselves in a reassuring, kind, and more optimistic way. It’s the difference from saying to yourself: “I’m an idiot, I can’t believe I failed this math test” or “I’m disappointed in how I […]

Filed Under: Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

5+ Ways to Encourage Gratitude

December 26, 2016 by pathway2success 2 Comments

5 ways to encourage gratitude

Gratitude means feeling thankful and appreciative for what you already have. By just taking the time to recognize what we are grateful for, we can become happier, more relaxed, and keep a positive mindset. Encouraging kids and young adults to develop gratitude has been an interesting area of study. Some research highlights that getting in […]

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We can all use some extra coping strategies this t We can all use some extra coping strategies this time of year.

What's helping you stay calm and centered?

For me, my go-tos have been yoga, meditation, and reading.
πŸŽ‰ 5 steps to start the new year: 5 - List five wo πŸŽ‰ 5 steps to start the new year:

5 - List five words you want the new year to stand for.

4 - List four people or things you are grateful for.

3 - List three coping strategies you can use to help you manage stress this year.

2 - List two ways you hope to improve or grow.

1 - Choose one positive statement to say to yourself to start the year.

Use these steps with your students to start the year off strong!

And of course, let me know if you want the link to the whole activity.
Sending best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happ Sending best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season to all. ❀
😎 Let's hear it! 😎 Let's hear it!
❀️ This time of year is tough for many. It's okay ❀️ This time of year is tough for many. It's okay to take time to pause and just be.

I'd even argue that it's not just okay but necessary. I know I need it more for myself as well.

Here are some winter-themed self-regulation activities to try with kids and teens.
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