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40+ Strategies and Supports for Students Who Are Failing Class

October 17, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Teaching

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

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

9 FREE Executive Functioning Activities

July 6, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Planning, organization, time management, and self-control. These are just a few of the extremely critical executive functioning skills that we use every day to accomplish tasks and be successful. We use them so regularly that we may forget their importance. But to kids and teens (and yes, even adults) who lack these skills, the struggle […]

Filed Under: Executive Functioning Skills, Study Skills, Teaching Tagged With: executive functioning

9 Books to Highlight Kids with Disabilities

May 18, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

It is so important to read and discuss books that highlight students with disabilities. Not only does it help students become more knowledgeable and understanding about specific needs and challenges, but it also helps kids to become more inclusive, too. All students can relate to these books in some way, supporting the overarching idea that […]

Filed Under: Autism, Reading Comprehension, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching

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

Strategies to Focus on SEL Through Distance Learning

April 7, 2020 by pathway2success 4 Comments

In the midst of a challenging situation, it’s critical to make time and space for social emotional supports for learners. Simply put, social emotional skills are the foundation for overall well-being. Kids and teens need to feel safe, respected, loved, and valued. They need to have strong coping skills to work their emotional challenges and […]

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

Executive Functioning Activities to Start the Morning

February 17, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Use engaging and fun executive functioning activities to help jump start kids and teens in the morning. Simple activities like mindful breathing, brain games, journaling, and exercising, can help activate students’ brains in the classroom.

Filed Under: Executive Functioning Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: executive functioning, executive functioning skills, study skills

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

10 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Take a Sick Day

December 17, 2019 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Educators need to be able to take sick days when they need them for physical and mental health needs. Instead of worrying about everyone else, teachers and support staff need to stop and focus on themselves! Here are 10 reasons why.

Filed Under: Teaching, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: self care

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πŸŽ‰ Just added this article filled with attention πŸŽ‰ Just added this article filled with attention-restoring activities for kids and teens.

In our distraction-filled world, we are all desperately in need of strategies to help us clear and calm our busy minds.

Read the whole article filled with activities you can try today at my website!
A few instructional practices to teach and support A few instructional practices to teach and support social-emotional skills that kids need.
Use gratitude sentence starters to get students th Use gratitude sentence starters to get students thinking, talking, and writing!⁣
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These are a free activity you can get in my TPT store.⁣
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Spring is coming this week and I have so many idea Spring is coming this week and I have so many ideas for integrating skills into the great outdoors.⁣
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Have you ever tried taking a wonder walk? Just walk together and focus on anything that sparks your curiosity and interest.⁣
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This morning, just taking my dog outside, I saw American Woodcocks doing their display rituals. They make the funniest little peent noises and fly all around, all in an effort to attract a mate. Such an amazing thing to see!⁣
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Wonder if ALL around us and it leads to so much learning. Give it a try!
Taking a few minutes in the morning for a class me Taking a few minutes in the morning for a class meeting or morning meeting is a great way to build relationships and set the tone for success.⁣
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One of my favorite parts is that there are SO many ways to structure this time.⁣
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Start with a read aloud and focus on a certain skill, like self-control or perseverance.⁣
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Read positive affirmations together to build confidence and growth mindset.⁣
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Or you can read a quote of the day and talk about what it means.⁣
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Whatever you choose, those  few minutes of social-emotional focus make a difference.
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