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 […]
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My Top Three Resources
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 […]
About Me
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
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 […]
Improving Kids’ Focus With Engaging Activities: Find Your Flow!
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 […]
Improving Sleep: A Strategy to Help Kids & Teens Build Focus and More
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 […]
Attention Strategies for Kids and Teens
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 […]
Self-Control Resources
Self-control is the ability to stop and think before we act. Ultimately, this is an essential social skill for success; it helps us make the best choices for now and the future. While stopping and thinking seems like a simple ability, developing strong self-control actually has many components and requires lots of practice. Consider some […]
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 […]
15+ End of the Day Social Emotional Learning Activities
Sometimes, the end of the day in the classroom can feel rushed and chaotic. The good news is that it doesn’t have to feel that way. The end of the day can be one of the very best times to integrate social-emotional skills into the classroom. Why practice SEL activities at the end of the […]
