Breathing exercises are techniques we can use to calm our nervous system, invite positive emotions, and strengthen our focus. In short, breathing exercises are self-regulation strategies. Throughout the day, kids and teens might feel overwhelmed for a variety of reasons: forgetting to complete a homework assignment, taking a tough test, an argument with a friend, […]
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Executive Function vs. Executive Functioning Skills: What’s the Difference?
While executive function and executive functioning skills are strongly related, they are actually different abilities. They each play important roles in helping children, teens, and adults problem-solve and complete goals every day. Understanding the both the differences and how they are related can help educators and parents set the stage for success for our young […]
Co-Regulation Strategies: Techniques to Calm Kids and Teens
In tough times, kids themselves might not have the skills to regulate and calm themselves. This is where co-regulation comes in. Co-regulation is the practice of modeling and coaching self-regulation techniques for kids and teens. We can think of it like an extra support or intervention for struggling children and young adults. Ultimately, the ongoing […]
Kindness Activities for Kids: The Ultimate List
Kindness is an important skill to learn, practice and build over time. It’s one of those skills that cannot be taught and practiced enough. That’s because kindness actually makes a chain reaction of more kindness. From writing gratitude notes to decorating an area with kindness posters, there are countless ways to integrate extra kindness and […]
Social Emotional Learning Activities for Spring
Spring is the season of growth. This makes it an ideal time to integrate social-emotional learning activities for kids and young adults. From reading SEL-focused read alouds outside under the sun to starting a garden, there are ultimately countless ways to add SEL into your classroom this spring season. Below you’ll find several SEL activities […]
Calm Down Strategies for Kids and Teens
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 […]
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 […]
20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School
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 […]
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 […]
30 Gratitude Activities for Kids and Teens
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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