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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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Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills

October 2, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills

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15+ End of the Day Social Emotional Learning Activities

September 5, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Social-Emotional Learning Journals

Social-emotional journaling is a technique that involves using SEL-focused prompts to build meaningful skills. Using this strategy allows kids and young adults to work on important SEL skills like empathy, friendships, confidence, and decision-making while integrating writing at the very same time. Social emotional learning journal for grades 5-8 with writing activities to build all […]

SEL Curriculum for Elementary Grades K-2

The Pathway 2 Success Curriculum is a complete set of social emotional learning lessons designed for kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 learners. It provides daily lessons and activities to teach SEL skills throughout the entire school year. What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning is the process we use to help children and […]

30+ Social Emotional Learning Activities for Back to School

August 8, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

With back-to-school time, it’s important to integrate social emotional learning activities from the start. The good news is that there are countless activities and strategies you can use to build SEL skills with your learners. What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning is the process to help learners acquire necessary life skills. Those skills […]

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Summer Learning Ideas to Build Executive Functioning Skills

June 21, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Summer Learning Ideas to Build Executive Functioning Skills

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8 Social-Emotional Art Activities You Can Try Today

June 6, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

8 Social-Emotional Art Activities You Can Try Today

Art can be a powerful tool to discuss and build social and emotional skills we all need for everyday success. While there are endless opportunities to integrate SEL skills into the day, art is one of the clear winners. It’s fun, engaging, creative, and motivating. There are also so many activities that allow you to […]

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Morning Classroom Routines to Help Students Activate Their Brains

May 16, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Morning classroom routines to help kids and teen activate their brains and do their best.

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5-Minute SEL Activities to Try Today

May 2, 2023 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Social-emotional learning is important. Without a doubt, it’s the foundation for everything from working well with others and building strong relationships to developing study strategies and persevering through challenges. SEL is all around us. And these are skills children and young adults need to be successful. With that said, teachers are busy. Sometimes there is […]

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Let's talk about strategy shares. They are probabl Let's talk about strategy shares. They are probably something you already do in your classroom, but being intentional about how you use them can build executive functioning skills in a powerful way!

This is a time when learners can explain to others how they have solved a problem or worked through a challenge.

By sharing their unique strategies, students get to learn from one another. The student explaining is building their metacognition skills as they think about their own thinking and the strategies they've used. 

At the same time, other students are practicing active listening, perspective-taking, and mental flexibility to consider new techniques.

To give this a try, let students be the teacher. For example, a student might show their step-by-step work on the board as they walk through how to solve a complex math problem. In other instance, a student might explain how they figure out the main idea of an article, pointing out specific points in the text.

You can also add questions to help deepen the conversation and learning like:

Can you tell me why you chose this strategy?

How did it work for you? What worked well and what didn't?

How would you teach this to someone else?

What steps were the most impactful?

What did you learn?

I hope you give this brain-boosting technique a try in your own classroom!
🧠 Integrating executive functioning skills in the 🧠 Integrating executive functioning skills in the classroom is important!

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Being able to disconnect from our phones and devic Being able to disconnect from our phones and devices is an important skill. Reducing technology use can help teens and young adults improve focus, build relationships, strengthen social skills, and give time for new experiences.

Keep in mind that disconnecting isn’t about abandoning technology use entirely. Instead, it’s about using meaningful strategies to help us become more present, focused, and connected. It’s something we ALL can learn from.

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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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