Picture this: a huge piece of paper stretched across a hallway wall, filled with black-and-white outlines of animals, nature scenes, or doodles. Throughout the day, students stop by with a crayon in hand, color in...
Read MoreSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) isn’t new, but lately, the conversation around it has gotten loud, political, and, frankly, confusing. What used to be widely seen as common-sense teaching (helping kids manage emotions, work with...
Read MoreYou’ve been there. A student refuses to start an assignment. They shut down during a group project. They avoid tasks, stare into space, or suddenly need to sharpen their pencil five times in a row....
Read MoreIf you’ve ever taught a math lesson that ended in tears (either from a student or… you), you’re not alone. Math has a special way of bringing big feelings to the surface, especially for students...
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 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 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 MoreAre your students quick to react emotionally? Do you see outbursts before they even have a chance to think? I am going to go out on a limb and say – YES. Helping students develop...
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