Ever had a student melt down because you changed the seating chart? Or seen someone freeze when a project didn’t go the way they expected? That’s where cognitive flexibility—or the lack of it—comes in. Flexible...
Read MoreClassrooms are environments where students learn more than just math, science, and reading. Today, it’s about preparing our students to navigate reality, and that includes fostering emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and relationship-building skills. It’s about equipping...
Read MoreSEL is just one tool in the gigantic, bursting toolbox that us teachers have. One key aspect of this is fostering social awareness, a critical component of social emotional learning. Social awareness allows students to...
Read MoreIn school, recess and free time are often seen as a break from structured learning, a chance for students to let off steam, socialize, and recharge before heading back into the classroom. However, these unstructured...
Read MoreIt would be hard to find a teacher who doesn’t often encounter students grappling with anxiety and worry. These emotions can significantly impact a child’s ability to focus, learn, and interact positively with peers. “The...
Read MoreThe annual Teachers Pay Teachers site-wide back to school sale is surely almost here, and I want to share a few of my favorite resources to support back to school season! These Miss Behavior back...
Read MoreOne powerful yet often underutilized tool for fostering SEL is sensory experiences. Engaging the senses enhances learning and creates core memories, but also promotes emotional awareness, self awareness, and is known to support regulation. We...
Read MoreI recently completed a project I have been chipping away at for months. One that’s perfect for those of you looking to weave social emotional learning (SEL) into your curriculum seamlessly and creatively. I’m talking...
Read MoreI already know – you’re always on the lookout for resources that can enhance your teaching strategies and provide your students with meaningful learning experiences. I can’t wait to give you a deep dive into...
Read MoreSocial Emotional Learning (SEL) has become a cornerstone of how we understand student development. However, the efficacy of SEL programs often hinges on a critical, though sometimes overlooked component: social emotional learning data collection. As...
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