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Pathway 2 Success specializes in supports and strategies for executive functioning skills, social emotional learning, coping strategies, social skills, and more.

Mindful Affirmation Activities for Kids and Teens

July 14, 2026 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Mindfulness is a powerful tool for kids, teens, and adults alike. In short, mindfulness is the practice of aiming our focus to the present moment. Focusing on the “right now” empowers kids and teens to strengthen their focus, calm their emotions, and ultimately feel their best. While there are many different ways to practice mindfulness, […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning

How to Practice Being Bored: A Critical Skill for Success

June 16, 2026 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

In many ways, the idea of “being bored” has a negative connotation. When we think of being bored, we often imagine listening to a lecture that isn’t interesting or having to wait in line. But boredom is so much more than this; those simple moments of boredom are the gateway to stronger self-regulation, focus, creativity, […]

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30+ Self-Regulation Tools for Your Calming Corner

June 2, 2026 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Whether you call it a calming corner, zen zone, chill out spot, or anything else, a calm-down area is an important space in the classroom to help kids manage emotions on the spot. By practicing coping strategies, students can get themselves back on track and then return back to the learning environment. Using a calming […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning

50+ Summer Ideas to Keep Kids’ Brains Strong

May 26, 2026 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Learning doesn’t have to stop just because the school year ends. In fact, summer break is the perfect time for kids and teens to explore activities, give different hobbies a try, and just learn something new. Without the typical constrains of a regular school schedule, kids can be free to step outside of their comfort […]

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25+ Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Class Behavior: A Guide for Teachers

January 20, 2026 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Strategies to improve behavior can make all the difference in the classroom. This is true whether you are a veteran teacher with years of experience, a new educator just starting out, or someone in between. When a classroom is running smoothly, students are engaged, learning new ideas, and working cooperatively. On the other hand, challenging […]

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors

Winter Self-Regulation: 10 Engaging Activities for Kids

December 14, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Self-regulation is the ability to effectively manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s the ability that helps kids to manage everyday emotions, focus well on tasks, and positively connect with others. While it’s an important skill throughout the whole year, self-regulation strategies become even more critical for kids before and after winter or holiday break. […]

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Evidence-Based Attention Strategies for Kids and Teens

September 1, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

In a world filled with so many distractions, we could all use a boost with strategies to help us focus and concentrate in better ways. This is especially true for kids and teens with growing minds. Attention is a foundational skill for success. It’s the ability that helps us listen attentively to learn new information, […]

Filed Under: Executive Functioning Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Self-Monitoring Strategies for Kids and Teens

June 17, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Self-monitoring is an evidence-based strategy that can help kids and teens manage their behaviors, improve attention, and ultimately learn to meet their goals. The idea of self-monitoring is pretty simple; by paying attention to what we’re doing in the moment, we can learn to re-align our current actions with our goal. For all of us, […]

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Attention-Restoring Activities for Kids and Teens

April 8, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

In today’s fast-paced digital world, attention fatigue is a big problem. When our focus abilities are pushed to the limit, it can make us feel mentally drained and distracted. This makes the case for developing some attention-restoring strategies, especially for kids and teens with growing brains. Activities that help boost attention provide a pathway to […]

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❤️ Start your morning with a SEL-focused word of t ❤️ Start your morning with a SEL-focused word of the day!

This set gives you the opportunity to build social-emotional skills every single day of the year.

Comment "slides" in the comments and I'll send you the link!
When we practice coping strategies together, we're When we practice coping strategies together, we're really helping kids build their own self-regulation toolbox.

What are some calm-down strategies you practice together to start the year off strong?
A quick mini-guide to understanding executive func A quick mini-guide to understanding executive functioning skills and how they impact learners in the classroom.

We can build skills and strategies together. ❤️
🧠 So excited to finally share! I haven't posted i 🧠 So excited to finally share!

I haven't posted in a while, but I've been hard at work! I just added this yearlong executive functioning word of the day set for elementary learners.

Every day includes a targeted executive functioning focused word or phrase, short definition, and question to get kids thinking.

I also added an educator guide with sample sentences and answers. My goal was truly to make a simple no-prep way to get kids building their brains.

Just comment "send me" if you want a link in your inbox to check it out!
Is it me or do we all need some extra calm-down st Is it me or do we all need some extra calm-down strategies lately?

I put this article together a while ago filled with free resources and strategies to help kids build their inner calm.

Say "link" in the comments if you want the article sent to your inbox!

Sending love for a calm rest of your week!
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