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50+ Free SEL Resources

September 1, 2017 by pathway2success 20 Comments

Use this list of free resources to use as social emotional learning activities to help you work with kids and young adults. As a special educator for 10 years, I can say without a doubt that we need more social emotional learning supports for kids and young adults. Some of my best days in the […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education Tagged With: counseling, counselor, free resources, freebies, special education

12 Things Special Educators Need

August 1, 2017 by pathway2success 4 Comments

12 Things Special Educators Need

Being a special educator is an amazing title that comes with lots of prep work and responsibility! There are just some resources that a special educator really needs to have in their classroom to help keep them organized, data-driven, and their students on track. Whether you are prepping your classroom for the back to school […]

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Save with TpT’s 2-Day Sale (And a Giveaway)!

February 6, 2017 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

This February 7th and 8th will mark TpT’s 2-Day Sale! Using the code LoveTpT, you’ll be able to save up to 28% on all resources. All resources in my store will be on sale. This even includes bundles, which gives a huge savings on top of already discounted resources. To celebrate, I’m giving away a […]

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9 Tips for Motivating Unmotivated Kids

October 22, 2016 by pathway2success 1 Comment

9 Tips for Motivating Unmotivated Kids Blog

Many kids and young adults struggle with motivation. These are the kids who are slow to start classwork, often don’t turn in homework, and may even seem to refuse to attempt any assignment they view as a challenge. It can be extremely frustrating, especially because these students are often bright and capable in their own […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Study Skills, Teaching, Tips for Teachers

My Top Three Resources

July 6, 2016 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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Teachers are starting to think about back to school time. Even though it’s probably far away for you (and you still have plenty of time to relax, travel, go shopping, visit the beach, or enjoy whatever it is you do), it’s also the perfect time to start thinking about what resources and materials you’d like […]

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My name is Kristina (you can call me Kris) and I am special educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. Most of that time I spent teaching middle school, but I have spent time teaching elementary and high school learners as well. I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education and started […]

Why Attention Skills Matter: The power of focus for kids and teens

May 27, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Attention is an incredibly powerful skill. It’s the ability that helps you to learn new ideas, connect with friends, complete tasks, and achieve your goals. While attention might look different in different settings, it’s a universal skill we all use every day. With that, attention is a worthwhile skill to learn about, practice, and build […]

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Improving Kids’ Focus With Engaging Activities: Find Your Flow!

March 4, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Attention is an important skill. It’s the ability that helps us learn new ideas, problem-solve through challenges, and complete important tasks. So often in today’s busy world, it can feel difficult to truly give our full attention where we want it to go. There are lots of reasons why we struggle with attention, but one […]

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Improving Sleep: A Strategy to Help Kids & Teens Build Focus and More

October 8, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Getting enough quality sleep can have a remarkable effect on kids’ abilities to focus, manage emotions, and feel their best. Simply put, sleep is an incredibly powerful activity and tool. We all need sleep to meet our individual potentials. While it’s absolutely true that parents and guardians have more control over kids getting enough sleep […]

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Attention Strategies for Kids and Teens

September 24, 2024 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Attention is the ability that allows us to focus on a person or task for a period of time. Being able to focus well on different tasks and activities helps us learn, grow, and make progress in all areas of life. At the same time, learning to tune-in and concentrate can be a challenging skill […]

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4 ways to start a mindful morning: Positive affir 4 ways to start a mindful morning:

Positive affirmations - Say positive statements to yourself aloud. You can start by introducing phrases and eventually kids can make their own individual lists.

Practice gratitude - Identify some things you are grateful for. Try to remember both the big things and the little things. They both matter!

Connect with nature - Spend a few minutes outside. If you can't get out there, take a moment to watch outside the window. Even just watching a bird fly by can feel incredibly calming.

Mindful breathing - Use mindful breathing activities to set the stage for a calm body and mind.

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❤️ Sharing the love with a new FREE kindness board ❤️ Sharing the love with a new FREE kindness board game.

Comment "kindness" below in the comments and I'll send you the link to grab this today!
🧠 Could your students use a boost with attention s 🧠 Could your students use a boost with attention skills? Help kids and young adults build their focus strategies toolbox!

Attention skills are so incredibly important. While we each have our own unique attention strengths and challenges, the good news is that we can learn and build supports to help us along the way.

❤️ Comment "send me the link" below and I'll message you this attention strategies bundle.

This set uses evidence-based approaches for teaching executive functioning skills. Here are some of the activities included:

✅ Attention lessons to teach about attention skills, why they matter, and what strategies we can use to boost our abilities.

✅ Focus journal with over 200 engaging prompts to put skills to the test.

✅ Attention scenario cards and slides for extended practice in real-life situations.

✅ Focus bulletin board to provide visual reminders about attention strategies.

✅ Focus strategies wheel craft as a learning tool and reminder for attention supports.

✅ Attention and focus coloring pages.

✅ and more!
Executive functioning skills are not just academic Executive functioning skills are not just academic skills. We use these abilities all the time - when we're shopping at the store, chatting with a friend, or completing daily chores.

Yes, it's absolutely true that executive functioning skills support academics and learning, but they open the door to so much more too.
🎉🎉 I just gave these executive functioning task ca 🎉🎉 I just gave these executive functioning task cards a huge update! These are perfect to encourage kids and teens to talk about planning, organization, time management, attention, and more.

Here's what I updated:

✅ I added over 150 new questions and discussion starters

✅ I added full-page slides for Google Slides

✅ I separated color and black/white versions, making it easier for you to print what you need

If you already have them, please head to your TPT purchases and redownload for your update!

If you want to check them out, just comment "send the the link" below and I'll message you! ❤️
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