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30+ Social-Emotional Strategies for Middle School Kids

May 3, 2021 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.

Filed Under: Classroom Management, 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

3 Simple Mindful Practices to Start the Day

March 16, 2021 by pathway2success 3 Comments

The morning is an important starting point to the day, especially for kids and teens. It’s easy to think of the morning as a time that can set the stage for success. With a few extra mindful minutes each morning, this can transform into a time that helps children and teenagers regulate their emotions, improve […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning

Strategies to Build Resilient Kids and Teens

February 18, 2021 by pathway2success 3 Comments

Resilience is the social-emotional skill that helps us get back up after something doesn’t quite go our way. Use these strategies to help build strong and resilient children and teens.

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Social Emotional Learning

12 Daily Social Emotional Practices to Try

January 18, 2021 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Social emotional learning is the process that helps children and young adults learn valuable life skills such as empathy, friendships, confidence, self-control, self-awareness, and responsibility. These are just a few of the many critical skills and competencies that are learned through social emotional practices. If we want children and teens to acquire social emotional competencies, […]

Filed Under: 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

20+ Things All Kids Should Believe About Themselves

November 17, 2020 by pathway2success 2 Comments

So often, as adults, we want kids and teens to behave in certain ways. We want kids to take responsibility for their actions and own up when they make a mistake. We want them to make positive choices from the start. We want them to take risks, learn, and grow. We want them to feel […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning

5 Steps for a Daily Emotions Check In

November 3, 2020 by pathway2success 2 Comments

Checking in with our thoughts and feelings should be an important part of every day. It’s a healthy technique that helps kids and teens face their emotions, practice mindfulness, and consider what they need. This can ultimately help children and young adults work past any challenges they are experiencing so they can have a successful […]

Filed Under: Coping Strategies, Social Emotional Learning

8 Mindful Brain Breaks with a Nature Theme

October 20, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a break in their day. This is true whether students are learning in the classroom (in person) or taking part in a virtual classroom and learning from a distance. Brain breaks are a healthy strategy to help kids and teens clear their minds, refocus, and start fresh. As a bonus, mindful brain breaks […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness

15+ Positive Affirmations Activities for Kids and Teens

September 20, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Positive affirmations are the encouraging words we say to encourage and motivate ourselves along the way. These are phrases like, “I can do this,” and “Today will be a great day.” Seemingly simple words that have a big impact on our minds. Just some of the benefits for using positive self-talk include: It builds confidence. […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Social Emotional Learning

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❤️ In most cases, kids aren't going to politely te ❤️ In most cases, kids aren't going to politely tell someone they're struggling with big emotions.

They might, however, act out in ways that come across as challenging to us.

They might refuse to start their assignment, hide under their desk, raise their voice, do things to make others laugh, or just shut down.

This doesn't mean those behaviors are acceptable for their classroom. They're not.

But recognizing that challenging behaviors are often a clue into the bigger picture is incredibly powerful.

So, what can busy educators do?

We can keep building relationships slowly day after day. We can find out what makes each kid smile. We can teach appropriate social skills. We can practice and reinforce classroom routines. We can check in. We can listen to what a child has going on. We can care. We can practice healthy coping skills with ALL learners (because we all need those skills anyway).

And also, we can be kind to ourselves in these challenging times. All educators have a lot on their plates at the moment. Please know you are doing an amazing job.

It's not necessarily an overnight or easy fix (it never is), but we can make baby steps together. That's where the real change happens.

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Back to school FREEBIE headed your way! Going bac Back to school FREEBIE headed your way!

Going back to school can seriously feel daunting for kids. The good news is that we can help cultivate more positive feelings with a little gratitude.

This gratitude activity encourages students to pause and think about what they are grateful for in school, from the big things like meeting new friends to the seemingly small things like the smell of pizza in the cafeteria.

Comment "gratitude" below and I'll send you the link to get your free copy!
🧠 Let's be real - we can all use a boost with our 🧠 Let's be real - we can all use a boost with our focus and attention skills.

Start the year off strong with your students by helping them build focus and attention strategies that work for them.

I designed these step-by-step lessons to provide actionable strategies (not fluff). They teach kids how to calm their bodies and minds, break tasks down, keep a positive mindset, stay engaged even when they feel bored, refocus when they get stuck, and much more.

These are perfect if you're wanting to try something new in your classroom this year to help your learners strengthen their focus and attention skills.

Comment "focus" below and I'll automatically send you the link to check these lessons out!
❤️ A few meaningful questions instead of "How was ❤️ A few meaningful questions instead of "How was your summer?"

What question would you add to this list?
🎉 Build lasting relationships for the entire schoo 🎉 Build lasting relationships for the entire school year with this FREE printable list of over 100 relationship-building questions.

Comment "relationships" and I'll automatically send you the link to grab your copy. ❤️

This is an awesome list to keep at the front board. Whenever you need a quick brain break, pick a question (or have kids pick) and share.

Not only will you learn about your students, but they will learn about each other. Sometimes, it's the small things like learning someone's favorite animal or hearing about a fun hobby they do outside of school.

Sending lots of love for a fantastic back to school season.
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