For the last few years, I would say that the majority of my faculty on fully on board with the importance of social emotional learning for their students, and support my role and work. That said, it wasn’t always like that. When I first started, the teachers had some strong and incorrect ideas about what […]
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The traditional Hero is something of a loner. He goes into battle, emerging as the victor. This model doesn't really work for a Heroine's journey.
Learn how to implement the self-regulation and the Zones of Regulation at a school-wide level with this blog post. Includes ideas for calm down corners, class lessons, and school counseling activities.
It must be that time of year. State testing is over. Convincing students that we still have work to do is getting increasingly difficult. It's dig deep time. Good students are getting detention. The sweetest teachers are
Christopher A. Kearney is a Professor of Psychology and Director of UNLV Child School Refusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His new book, Helping Children with Selective Mutism and their Parents, provides information that can help readers better understand and combat selective mutism. In the excerpt below, Kearney provides some techniques to help children cope with their anxiety about speaking.
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A handy printable tool for helping children learn to recognise and manage their emotions. Great for use in the home or classroom.
Self-control helps children manage their impulses and emotions. Teaching children self-control is one of the best ways that parents and care givers can prepare them for success.
What’s on your mind? Is a terrific way to get to know your students + these make an easy and awesome bulletin board too! Great activity for the first week of school and a nice ice breaker for students to get to know their new classmates. What’s On Your Mind Activity From: TeachWithMe.com Would you ... Read More about What’s On Your Mind?
I have a new favorite chart! I found this on pinterest and knew it would be great to use during the first week with my new little first graders. Amanda (the smartie who made this) from First Grade Garden graciously allowed me to share a printable I made to go along with her anchor chart. I was so busy my first week that I never got around do doing this activity with the kids, so I'm saving it for one of those days when I think they need a big reminder about being good listeners. Also, I may tie it in with a writing lesson on labeling. Click the image to download this document.
To phrase it in the simplest terminology, ‘values’ are what we want to be doing with our life. They are not the goals we aspire to (such as the items on a things to do before I die list…
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While teaching a kindergarten class a few months ago, the canvas seat of the director's chair in which I was sitting collapsed, turning me into a literal Screaming Mimi. Well, the kids howled with laughter while I pretended to huffily accuse them of booby trapping me. Since that time, I always carefully check the "booby trap chair" before sitting down to teach the lesson. Today I was unpacking my teaching materials in preparation for their class, and I noticed that the chair's seat had once again come loose from its wooden supports. Noticing me checking out the situation, one of my favorite mischievous little boys said, "Watch out for the booby chair!" His teacher came over and put her shoulder next to mine, we both turned our faces away from the kids, and simultaneously we silently cracked up! Booby chair indeed!
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Here is my version of a getting to know you facebook worksheet. I am planning on using it the first week of school. Get your copy here . or...
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This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
Social-emotional activities have never been more important for younger kids.
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