We’ve all been there—dealing with that one student whose aggressive behavior throws the entire day off track. It’s tough, not just because it’s disruptive, but because it takes an emotional toll on everyone. When a...
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Have you jumped on the interactive bulletin board bandwagon yet? They are a super engaging way to present new concepts, reinforce learning, and encourage student participation. For special education teachers, these boards do more than...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Yes, we have a full time job as teachers. However, us educators are constantly searching for innovative strategies to engage all learners, particularly those facing unique challenges such as Emotional...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that paraprofessionals play a pivotal role in the educational ecosystem. They’re often our unsung heroes within schools. They provide invaluable support to teachers, assist in classroom management, offer specialized attention to students...
Read MoreAs a social emotional learning coach, I have some pretty interesting and helpful conversations with teachers on a daily basis about integrating SEL into the already packed classroom day. I designed these SEL workbooks specifically...
Read MoreIn my years working as an SEL Coach in an elementary school, I’ve learned that embedding SEL is truly one of the most powerful ways to really enhance and teach these skills. One extraordinary way...
Read MoreSocial emotional learning (SEL) is an invaluable tool in achieving the seemingly impossible balance of teaching both academic and social skills. When we embed SEL into academic content, we’re promoting self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and a...
Read MoreEver feel like you *literally* need a magic wand to help your students navigate the social challenges of the elementary jungle? Well, enter the enchanting world of social scripts! These narratives have the power to...
Read MoreWe’ve all been there – trying to captivate the attention of a room full of energetic kids. Fostering student focus in the classroom is an art, and lucky for us, it’s backed by science! So,...
Read MoreAs we champion for inclusive and supportive classrooms, it’s crucial to recognize and uplift students who call nontraditional settings home. Whether it’s a group home, foster care, or another nontraditional arrangement, these kids bring unique...
Read MorePerspective taking is challenging for ALL of us, but we all know some of our students really are just more rigid in their thinking than others. Enter the superhero skill of the 21st century –...
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