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Building Executive Functioning Skills Through Classroom Discussions

March 19, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Discussions and peer dialogue are powerful evidence-based strategies for kids and teens. While this learning technique can be used with all subject and content areas from reading to mathematics, it’s also worth using for strengthening executive functioning skills. Executive functioning skills are the foundational brain-based skills that help us plan, organize, get started, focus, manage […]

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Calm Down Strategies for Kids and Teens

March 5, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Calm down strategies are activities kids and teens can use to manage tough emotions, self-regulate, and feel more relaxed. These are important skills for every person to know, which is why it’s crucial to give kids and teens a foundation of strong calm down strategies early on. In turn, knowing and using these techniques can […]

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25+ Social-Emotional Brain Breaks for the Classroom

February 19, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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 […]

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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School

February 6, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Self-control is the ability to stop and think before we act. The truth is that we use self-control all the time, from choosing to say kind words to deciding when to start a chore. Ultimately, strong self-control skills can help kids and teens make good decisions now and in the future. While self-control is an […]

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20+ Social-Emotional Learning Activities for K-2

January 23, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade learners need a healthy foundation of social-emotional skills in their day. Social emotional skills are truly a huge umbrella; these are the skills that help children understand how they feel, manage emotions, make friends, work well with others, solve problems, and choose good choices. Our youngest learners are unique in […]

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25 Activities for Middle School Executive Functioning Success

January 16, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

25 Activities for Middle School Executive Functioning Success

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Executive Functioning Accommodations for Tests and Quizzes

December 19, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Tests, quizzes, and other assessments can pose a unique challenge for kids and teens with executive functioning struggles. On assessments, students need to use a variety of skills including task initiation, time management, flexibility, prioritization, self-control, attention, and perseverance. Add the added pressure of assessments, often in a time-pressured setting, tests and quizzes can become […]

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Helping Middle School Kids Build Self-Awareness Skills

December 3, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

What is Self-Awareness? Self-awareness is having a clear and accurate understanding of your own strengths, weaknesses, values, feelings, and hopes for the future. These are skills that kids and young adults need to be successful. Being more self-aware can help learners improve their grades and performance at school, build stronger friendships, feel happier, and ultimately […]

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25 Self-Control Activities for Children

November 14, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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 […]

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30 Gratitude Activities for Kids and Teens

November 1, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Practicing gratitude means taking time to notice and appreciate what we already have. This is a meaningful activity kids and teens can do anytime of year, not just during Thanksgiving or fall! Besides being a fun way to talk about the positive things in our lives, practicing gratitude actually has some big benefits. When kids […]

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🧠 The beginning of a new year is a great time to r 🧠 The beginning of a new year is a great time to review executive functioning skills.

These are abilities we all use in varying degrees every day, whether it's focusing on a lesson, managing our time on a project, or organizing our workspace at the end of a class.
πŸŽ‰ Some healthy habits to start the year off strong πŸŽ‰ Some healthy habits to start the year off strong... for kids but also for us as adults! 

❀️ What strategies are you putting in place?

Today I made time to exercise and practice mindfulness.
The new year is a great time for self-reflection! The new year is a great time for self-reflection! Kickstart 2026 with your students by holding some meaningful discussion time. It's also a fantastic way to integrate social-emotional and executive functioning skills like planning, goal-setting, growth mindset, and perseverance.
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.
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