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Articles about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Mindfulness in the Classroom, and Trauma-Informed Teaching
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SEL and 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?
Funding Sources for SEL
You’re a school administrator, you’re already stretched thin. You may want to implement social-emotional learning, but you don’t have the money! Here are some creative ways you can fund your SEL program.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Children
What is mindfulness? And how can practicing mindfulness benefit areas of a child’s life such as in the classroom or socializing with friends? Check out the benefits of practicing mindfulness in the classroom for more details.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Articles
How Does My School Pay For SEL?
Funding Sources for Social-Emotional Learning You’re a school administrator, you’re already stretched thin. You may want to implement...
Teaching SEL Online
Teaching SEL Online: how you can use these 6 tips for bringing the classroom to your students.
Daily SEL
How to Teach Social-Emotional Learning Everyday Interested in teaching an SEL curriculum daily? Below is our plan for how any teacher could...
Empowering Education & Conflict Resolution
How does Empowering Education teach conflict resolution? Of all themes that Empowering Education covers, conflict resolution is high on the list....
The Man Behind Empowering Education
Check out our recent interview with Andy Wilfong, Empowering Education’s founder, on the future of SEL. Andy gives insight on advocating for SEL in schools for over two decades and his personal connection to SEL.
Interoception: A Classroom Activity for Emotional Management
We’ve provided a classroom activity that’s helpful for talking about mindfulness and emotional management with your students! Classrooms should be a space for kids to learn how to manage their emotional responses.
Mindfulness in the Classroom Articles
Mindfulness in Kindergarten
How do I teach mindfulness to kindergarteners? We already know the benefits of mindfulness for kids, but how exactly should you get your youngest...
How to Explain Mindfulness to a Child
Mindful Kids: Explaining Mindfulness to a Child I contributed this post to Empowering Education because it can be challenging to explain mindfulness...
Benefits of Mindfulness for Children
Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids If you're the type of educator like I was a number of years ago, you might immediately feel like mindfulness isn't...
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...
Activities for Kids During Social Distancing
4 COVID-Friendly Games (And Printable Online Alternatives) For Kids As more experts recommend social distancing in classrooms, parents wonder what...
Student New Year’s Resolutions in the Classroom
You’ve probably made some New Year’s resolutions -- and you probably didn’t keep them! Our students also struggle to set and achieve goals but...
Trauma-Informed Teaching Articles
Trauma-Informed Management
What does trauma-informed teaching have to do management? As part of our work with K-8 schools on SEL, we train teachers on trauma-informed...
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
How to Teach Trauma-Informed Mindfulness to Kids While every student, classroom, and school is different, research shows many benefits of teaching...
Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom
Creating a trauma-informed classroom can help your middle school students who experience PTSD by creating a calming environment. Here are some helpful tips on how to create a safe space for your students.
How PTSD Affects Adult Learning
Trauma and PTSD impact adult learners just as it affects young learners. Learn the effects of trauma on the adult body and mind, and how educators can become better advocates for trauma-impacted students.
What Is Growth Mindset?
Growth mindset can be a misunderstood concept, but this blog post will give you an intro to growth mindset with 5 tips on how to teach it.
Resilience in Isolation
Dr. Adelia Moore shares insight into parenting for resilience, even in social isolation. Being a more confident parent – being the grownup – strengthens your child’s resolve. Many parents are understandably worried about the effects of extended social distancing on children’s well-being. Your emotional state is contagious, for better or worse. Let’s make it for the better.