Giving Kids a Dose of Delight
Teachers – I see you. My name is Sarah Scott Dooling, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. You’re out there teaching kids how to read, write, think critically,...
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If you’ve ever wrapped up an SEL lesson and thought, “That was great, but now what?”—you’re not alone. Teaching social emotional learning skill based lessons is critical, but helping students practice those skills in meaningful,...
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5 Simple Writing Support Tools from Amazon
This post contains affiliate links. Can I be honest? I love writing myself, but I don’t like teaching writing. Maybe you’ve seen it too – many children who are neurodivergent and/or have additional learning needs...
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10 Empowering and Powerful Affirmations for Kids
It may seem unlikely, or in some cases impossible, for positive self talk to actually make a difference in kids. Believe it or not, research and tons of evidence show that affirmations for kids are...
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Promoting Healthy Friendships for Kids
Friendships are one of the foundations of school. When I think back to my elementary and middle school days, my friends are some of the first memories that pop into my mind! Is that the...
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5 Back to School Outfits from Amazon
This post contains affiliate links. Back to school outfits can be tricky. Many of us teachers (me included) work in old buildings with no air conditioning or strange temperature fluctuations. Here in Chicago, summer is...
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Teaching the Circle of Control to Kids
As teachers, we deeply care about our students, we all know THAT is not the issue. Anxiety is plaguing our students lately and we need simple and effective tools to help them both understand and...
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20 Ways to Build Math Skills & Relationships Through Games
Looking for math games, teacher friend? I’ve got a ton of resources for you there. But today, I want to take a bit of a different look at math games. Now more than ever, we...
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The Benefits of Quiet Time
Ahhh, quiet time. Don’t get it confused, I am not necessarily recommending a nap time in your classroom (although that sounds glorious). Years ago, I noticed that the most chaotic time in my classroom was...
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Miss Behavior Podcast Round-Up
If your work life is similar to mine, commuting is a huge part of your daily routine. I’ve gone through seasons where commuting was soul sucking, but right now it doesn’t bother me as much....
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Using Games To Teach SEL Skills
As educators, we are always trying to find ways to engage students in academic content that captures their interest and attention. With some kids, it can be simple, and with others, it’s a real art....
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