The Pulsera Project: How to Partner
In my years working as an SEL Coach in an elementary school, I’ve learned that embedding SEL is truly one of the most powerful ways to really enhance and teach these skills. One extraordinary way...
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5 Strategies to Embed SEL into Academic Content
Social emotional learning (SEL) is an invaluable tool in achieving the seemingly impossible balance of teaching both academic and social skills. When we embed SEL into academic content, we’re promoting self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and a...
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12 Ways to Support Students Living in Non-Traditional Settings
As we champion for inclusive and supportive classrooms, it’s crucial to recognize and uplift students who call nontraditional settings home. Whether it’s a group home, foster care, or another nontraditional arrangement, these kids bring unique...
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10 Ways to Foster Flexible Thinking in Your Students
Perspective taking is challenging for ALL of us, but we all know some of our students really are just more rigid in their thinking than others. Enter the superhero skill of the 21st century –...
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Using Erika’s Lighthouse to Teach Mental Health Strategies
We all know the importance of supporting our students’ mental health, but sometimes, we’re not quite sure where to begin. That’s where Erika’s Lighthouse comes into play. This free (yes, it’s literally free) mental health...
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5 Creative Ways to Use Slumberkins in the Classroom
This post contains commissionable links. If you’re an elementary school teacher looking to add a sprinkle of coziness and a whole lot of heart to your classroom, you might want to consider introducing Slumberkins into...
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Can We Build Empathy in Kids?
As teachers, we see a LOT. We see the good things in children, we see the challenging moments, we see some really tricky and often odd behaviors, too. One fundamental question often arises: Can we...
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How to Use Books to Teach Emotion Vocabulary
This post contains commissionable affiliate links. Picture books are more than just sweet stories with engaging illustrations. They can be powerful tools for teachers to explicitly teach emotion vocabulary and emotional intelligence in the classroom....
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5 Unique Ways to Include Art and Creativity in SEL
5 Ways to Include Art and Creativity in SEL No matter if you teach general education, are a school counselor, a music teacher, or run a behavior support classroom – social emotional learning (SEL) is...
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SEL Work Tasks for Special Ed Classrooms
Are you ready to take your classroom task boxes to the next level by fostering SEL skills with SEL work tasks? Well, you’re in for a treat. Structuring and managing SEL goals in special education...
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