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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We all know the importance of supporting our students’ mental health, but sometimes, we’re not quite sure where to begin. That’s where Erika’s Lighthouse comes into play. This free (yes, it’s literally free) mental health...
Read MoreWe’ve all encountered it at some point in our careers – school refusal. It’s a challenging issue, often met with frustration from teachers, parents, and students themselves. But fear not! I’ve got some research-backed strategies...
Read MoreThis post contains commissionable links. If you’re an elementary school teacher looking to add a sprinkle of coziness and a whole lot of heart to your classroom, you might want to consider introducing Slumberkins into...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. We have so many initiatives to tackle in our schools lately, from project based learning to the science of reading. It can be nice to give yourself the gift of...
Read MoreWe already know the immense value of emotional intelligence and social emotional learning in our classrooms. The ability to understand, express, and manage emotions is a superpower, especially for the amazing kids we service. I’m...
Read MoreAs teachers, we see a LOT. We see the good things in children, we see the challenging moments, we see some really tricky and often odd behaviors, too. One fundamental question often arises: Can we...
Read MoreThis post contains commissionable affiliate links. Picture books are more than just sweet stories with engaging illustrations. They can be powerful tools for teachers to explicitly teach emotion vocabulary and emotional intelligence in the classroom....
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. It’s hard to find a teacher who doesn’t have a love affair with the laminator, truly. We have our own personal lamination hacks that work for our specific machines, and...
Read More5 Ways to Include Art and Creativity in SEL No matter if you teach general education, are a school counselor, a music teacher, or run a behavior support classroom – social emotional learning (SEL) is...
Read MoreAre you ready to take your classroom task boxes to the next level by fostering SEL skills with SEL work tasks? Well, you’re in for a treat. Structuring and managing SEL goals in special education...
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