A Guide for Using SEL Book Companions in the Classroom
If you know me at all, you know my love for using books to teach social emotional learning topics! It’s a huge reason why I began creating SEL book companions – we can integrate SEL...
Read MoreWhy You Should Use an Interactive Calm Corner
We all know the importance of helping our students manage their emotions, but finding strategies that are both effective and easy to use can feel overwhelming. That’s why I’m excited to introduce a resource that...
Read More
10 Essential Books on Trauma for Teachers
This post contains affiliate links. With what what research has taught us, the complex layers of trauma and its impact on learning is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. Professional...
Read More
10 Ways to Utilize a Time Timer in the Classroom
This post contains affiliate links. Teaching post-pandemic has been a wild ride that we’ve all jumped on even though we never asked for it. Phew! If you’re one of us teachers looking to enhance student...
Read More
5 Fun Ways to Use SEL Roll and Cover Games
Building a strong set of emotional literacy skills is as crucial as ANY academic instruction. One simple way to integrate emotional literacy into the classroom is through engaging and interactive games, like roll and cover...
Read More
What’s an Interactive Bulletin Board?
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 More
Using Audiobooks in the Classroom to Engage Students with EBD
This 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 More
3 Ways to Support Paraprofessionals
It’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 More
Using SEL Workbooks in the Classroom
As 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 More
The Pulsera Project: How to Partner
In 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 More
5 Strategies to Embed SEL into Academic Content
Social 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 More