SEL Post Spring Break Motivation
Spring break is a great time for students and teachers alike to take some downtime away from school. If you went on a cross-country road trip with friends, traveled abroad with a loved one, or stayed at home and caught up on binging your favorite show, it can be...
Teaching Empathy to Elementary Students
Teaching Empathy to Young Children Creates Kind Adults Teaching empathy to elementary students may seem second-tier to “more important” subjects like math and reading. However, the world needs empathy desperately. Just a few years ago, everything from mass-layoffs,...
Active Listening Skills for Kids
The Importance of Active Listening Skills for Kids Active listing skills need to be explicitly taught to kids, contrary to popular belief. We seem to think that active listening is a simple endeavor. How often have you spoken the phrase, "I just want you to listen!"...
Decision-Making for Kids
The Importance of Decision Making for Kids Good decision-making takes a while for kids to learn. Part of the problem is that most adults don't stop to understand how they make decisions - we simply make them. Over the past few decades, researchers have looked into...
Kids Meditation for Sleep
3 Breathing Exercises to Help Kids Sleep If you're a mindful parent, you've realized that kids' meditations for sleep are tricky. How do you keep kids' attention on guided meditation, while still helping them fall asleep? I've found that focusing on the breath helps...
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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