Let’s be honest: when we hear “SEL,” most of us picture morning meetings, glitter jars, and “I statements” being practiced by 7-year-olds in a circle on a rug. And yes, social emotional learning is essential...
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If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a phonics scope and sequence thinking, Where do feelings fit into all this? – you’re as obsessed with SEL and emotional literacy as I am. I realize wondering...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Hey fellow teachers – if you’re here, I already know you deeply care about behavior, connection, and regulation in the classroom. I have something very exciting to share with you!...
Read MoreWe all know that moment. You hand back a quiz and a student says, “I failed. I’m going to fail the whole grade.” Or a classmate says something slightly off and another student cries, “Everyone...
Read MoreWe’ve all seen that student—the one who reads chapter books in kindergarten or finishes every math lesson in five minutes flat. The “solution” often suggested? Acceleration. But before we fast-track a student into the next...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever whispered to yourself “You got this” before doing something hard, congrats—you’ve used self talk. And it turns out, that little voice in our head? It’s a powerful SEL skill. Did you know...
Read MoreWe’ve all seen it: the slammed pencil, the watery eyes, the head buried in arms at the desk. Academic meltdowns can happen to any student—even the ones we least expect. Tests, time limits, confusing directions,...
Read MoreTo be frank, testing season doesn’t exactly bring out the best in any of us. Even as adults, high-stakes environments can crank up the pressure and shake our confidence. Now imagine that same pressure in...
Read MoreLet’s be real—teaching behavior is just as important as teaching reading or math. But unlike academic content, behavior isn’t always part of a formal curriculum. That means it’s up to us to find ways to...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wrapped up an SEL lesson and thought, “That was great, but now what?”—you’re not alone. Teaching social emotional learning skill based lessons is critical, but helping students practice those skills in meaningful,...
Read MoreHow do you respond when a student misbehaves? What we generally are looking for is that students own up and take responsibility for their actions. Most traditional behavior conversations focus on what a student did...
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