Resilience in Isolation
The Key to Resilience: Being the Grownup A Guest Post by Dr. Adelia Moore When I first accepted an invitation to contribute a post to the Empowering Education Blog, the world was a different place. Had I written this in January, I would have written to you as a...
I Statements for Kids
How does that make you feel? Using I Statements to Communicate Emotions You may recognize the “I Statement” as an effective tool for kids to identify emotions, understand beliefs, and influence behavior. But why are feelings so important for children?...
6 Tips for Evaluating a Social-Emotional Learning Program
How do I evaluate a social-emotional learning program? You’re a school administrator, you’re busy. You may want to implement social-emotional learning, but you don’t have the time! Here are the top 6 tips for a time-efficient evaluation of an SEL program....
Benefits of Schoolwide SEL
How to Make Schoolwide Social-Emotional Learning Work What would your district or school look like with social and emotional learning (SEL) in every classroom? What if SEL were part of every week or every day? This may sound like a dream to some. Yet, more and more...
SEL and Racial Equity
How Does SEL Support Racial Equity? SEL teaches children the lessons they need to understand and practice racial equity. Social emotional learning starts with bringing an end to racism and injustice. But how do we have these tough conversations with young people? We...
#LearningNeverStops
#LearningNeverStops with Empowering Education We at Empowering Education know this school year has been anything but normal. From front-step learner packet deliveries to graduation signs instead of parties, the way we teach has certainly changed. Yet, around the...
Positive Affirmations for Kindergarteners
Trying to teach kindergarteners positive self-talk? Turn “I think I can…” into “I CAN!” with positive affirmations. It’s important to teach positive affirmations to kindergarteners so that they believe in themselves and build self-esteem....
How can read-alouds teach social-emotional learning?
How can I use stories to teach social-emotional learning? Stories have been used for millennia to teach core values. If you use stories in your home or classroom to teach social-emotional skills, you’ll spark rich discussion. Create a routine, choose relevant stories,...
Self-Reflection as a Coping Skill
What is the best coping skill for kids? Self-reflection. Self-reflection is a key coping skill for toddlers, kids, teens, and even their teachers. Reflective self-awareness helps students build resilience in the classroom, at home, and among peers. Don’t...
Trauma Informed Teaching
An eBook Series
This eBook series highlights the essential role educators play in identifying and mitigating the challenges faced by students who have experienced trauma, thereby fostering a more supportive and effective learning environment.
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