Guided by SEL learning outcomes, our free PDF writing prompts exercise written communication and promote the development of self-esteem and resilience.
Psychologist Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has 4 stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
Help your child or students build focus and pay attention. Strategies, tips, and activities for focus, attention, distractibility, ADD, and AHDD.
...have previously been a distraction to other children in school, can now be a valuable asset. Here's ways to help your ADHD child focus for home school...
Help the after school time with your kids go smoothly using these 80 amazing ideas!
Help guide your child through an angry episode using one of the phrases here that resonates with you - there are 26 to choose from!
We've all been there: the buckle at the knees, the unappealing pout, maybe the folded arms and determined scowl, all preceding the dreaded "WHY do I have to do this?!?!?!?"
Research-based curriculum embeds skills naturally through play-based experiences that adapt to each child's developmental level and interests.
Teaching children about coping with anger? Check out these 15 effective anger management strategies for kids.
The final photos from my visit to Rosa Parks Preschool: This is a child painted embroidery hoop with a fine netting. I love the multi-colored yarn that the children used to sew on the netting. A wonderful collaborative art piece made with bottle caps. Love, love. These are called “Identity Panels.” I adore child's self-portraits. […]
Your baby is growing up quickly and is having a whale of a time making discoveries and exploring new things. Of course, your excitement to knows no bounds. However, for your child to master important motor skills, it’s vital that she has good bilateral coordination.
32 Sensory Play Activities For Kids With Autism. Sensory Play helps all children learn, but for kids on the autism spectrum, it can
Sensory Diet: Practical Ways to Incorporate Sensory Input for children and students. Includes Discussion of Sensory Systems, Evidence Base Research on Sensory Diets, and free printables to create a Sensory Diet.
Kids Learn about Andy Warhol and Pop Art by recreating his art using this fun and simple activity. Add to your child's knowledge of Art History in a fun way!
Check out this fun DIY Lung Model Activity for Kids: Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Fun Learning Experience.
Get to know your body with this super simple anatomy lesson. Click to download a printable sheet.
Practical impulse control strategies to assist both you and your child to cope better with this executive skill weakness or improve it.
Learn how to discover your inner child and start your inner child healing process. You'll also find 3 powerful inner child work exercises!
This Blog and Infographic will review tonic reflexes, their significance if the reflex persists beyond the typical age range, and the possible impact on a child’s functioning and role performance. Last but not least, this blog will suggest therapeutic interventions that are known to help inhibit the activation of tonic reflexes and advance postural control as a foundation for optimal functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces various techniques that clients can use to cope with their emotions and prevent themselves from engaging in problematic behaviors. These techniques include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. The DBT Cheat Sheet handout serves as a quick reference that compiles many key DBT strategies clients can implement in challenging situations. For example, during a crisis, they may benefit from self-soothing with their six senses, which can be found on the handout under “distress tolerance.” Skills described in the DBT cheat sheet can support kids in improving emotional regulation, and developing healthier interpersonal relationships. Teachers can print multiple copies of this handout and introduce DBT concepts as part of social-emotional learning (SEL). We also recommend explaining or demonstrating how each technique may be applied in real-life scenarios. This cheat sheet is included in our DBT Coping Skills handout bundle, which provides 1-page reference guides to each of the main DBT skills modules. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Zapolski, C. B., & Smith, G. T. (2017). Pilot study: Implementing a brief DBT skills program in schools to reduce health risk behaviors among early adolescents. The Journal of School Nursing : The Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses, 33(3), 198. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840516673188 Chapman, A. L. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Current Indications and Unique Elements. Psychiatry (Edgmont), 3(9), 62-68. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2963469/
This post is part 1 in my inquiry series. To learn more about inquiry click through to see my many other posts about inquiry. If you are new to my blog,
Brain Balance Center of Greater Philly shares an inside look at ADHD. Click on the social media buttons below to share these awesome visuals!
If your child is showing signs of anxiety or battling signs of anxiety, learn how to help an anxious child . And signs of anxiety in kids.
Learn about play schemas and get activity ideas for each of the 9 play schemas. Transporting, positioning, connection, transforming...
If you (or your preschooler) has ever asked the question, "what is blood made of?", you must check out this fun activity to learn about the parts of blood.
Practical impulse control strategies to assist both you and your child to cope better with this executive skill weakness or improve it.
Research-based curriculum embeds skills naturally through play-based experiences that adapt to each child's developmental level and interests.
Music class is an active, engaging, and joyful experience! This is especially true when our musical activities are grounded in creative and intentional teaching strategies. One of the most important teaching strategies has to do with teaching the difference between steady beat and the rhythm of
"No one will play with me" he said with tears rolling down his cheeks. He seems so confused by this strange occurrence, he thought going to preschool would mean lots of friends to play with.
Practical impulse control strategies to assist both you and your child to cope better with this executive skill weakness or improve it.
What is interoceptive awareness? Get tips, tools, and strategies for improving your child's interoceptive awareness skills.
Teach your kids coping skills with these easy and brilliant anger management activities for kids - designed for positive parenting.
Grief is so hard to deal with and due to the COVID-19 pandemic our worldwide community is going to be dealing with a lot of grief and loss. What is going to be especially hard is that some of our normal rituals around grief (wakes and funerals) are also going to be disrupted due to social distancing, so people may experience more difficulties without having expected closure rituals. My intention in this blog post is to compile resources you could use with your children to help them cope with gr
As a teacher, I’ve noticed one factor that consistently holds students back in the classroom: fear of failure. I sat down to research proven ways to help children overcome the fear of failure. I’m trying these six research-based strategies with my students and my daughter, and I invite you to try them with your kids too!
We loved making this brain hat (UPDATE: if that link won't work for you, try this: Go to the link here: https://ellenjmchenry.com/ and go to "Free downloads--> Human Body". Then scroll down and under "brain" you will see a link for "brain hemisphere hat." Hope that works for you!) while we talked about parts of the brain! It just shows the functions of the cortex (we covered internal structures separately) but we made it early on in the unit and referred to it often throughout. The hats were easy to make. Just print and cut out and tape together. Download is here. When we talked about the parts of the brain, we also did this activity that shows the importance of the cerebrospinal fluid, the meninges, and the skill. Also what happens when you get a concussion! :) Ooh, and while we're on the subject of brain hemispheres, you really should watch this video from The Happy Scientist of "Kneesy Earsy Nosey." First watch this from Laurel and Hardy, then watch the Happy Scientist explain why it's so hard to cross the midline! We all resolved to get good at doing this, but none of us have (yet). :) More brain structures (I told you my children liked diagrams) Wondering why my children always seem to be dressed as animals? They just . . . are. This was Junie's magnum opus. She spent an hour coloring it so neatly. I quite like it. Since the hats have since been thrown out, I promised the children I would post pictures of every single precious one. :)
