by Ethel Lair | Sep 7, 2023 | Social-emotional Learning, Blog
With technology going like it is, teaching curricula have to be adapted to cater to these rapid changes. Here's how to make the most of STEM learning in the classroom. What is STEM learning? If you are new to the concept, STEM-based learning has got to...
by Ethel Lair | Oct 7, 2022 | Blog, Social-emotional Learning
The term “self-care” has gained much traction in recent years, but what does it mean for children? Self-care for kids helps children reduce stress, improve relationships, and promote wellness in their bodies and minds. The Popularity for Self-Care for...
by Emma Espel | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Mindfulness in the Classroom
A Brief Introduction to Supporting Brain Growth of Elementary Students Did you know throughout our lives our brain grows? This is called neuroplasticity. As a developmental psychologist, the question of how the brain grows has fascinated me since before I began my...
by Kristin McKeown | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, Social-emotional Learning
Stop Negative Consequences of Social Media: A Guide to Mindful Social Media Use for Teens For teens, the overuse of social media is a problem for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s TikTok, Snapchat, or Instagram, teens are using the internet to communicate with their...
by Ashley Kochans | May 25, 2022 | Social-emotional Learning, Blog
6 Tips For Managing Classroom Disruptions Classroom disruptions - every teacher gets them, but no teacher wants them. Realistically, educators can’t expect to eliminate all negative student behavior. Inevitably, when you want your class to sit silently, someone talks....
by Charlie Merrow | May 11, 2022 | Blog, Social-emotional Learning
3 End of School Year Activities As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is important to find ways for students to reflect on their experiences from the past year and find some closure. Reflective self-awareness helps students build resilience in the...