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...
Read MoreThis post includes affiliate links. Personal space is a really hard lesson and strategy for many students. If you have students in your classroom or on your caseload who struggle with boundaries, you likely also...
Read MoreI am so honored to introduce Sophie from Sophie’s Stories as our guest blogger this week. She’s going to explain how you can address challenging behavior in a creative, supportive and shame-free way, so you...
Read MoreI am honored to share some really heavy yet very important information from NVISION. This is a community of surgeons, optometrist partners, and employees dedicated to helping people live better by seeing better. They have...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Sensory tools are such helpful supports for students, but what happens when they’re more distracting than supportive? Quiet sensory tools are often hard to come by, or you find something...
Read MoreThis post contains an affiliate link. When I was working at my former school, I was welcoming new students into my classroom on a monthly basis. This was the nature of my school program, however...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Whether we like it or not, anxiety is part of life. We all have seasons of life and incidents that occur that cause us to feel anxious or worried. It...
Read MoreSchool is weird these days. With masks, uncertainties, mandates, and social distancing, social emotional learning is at the forefront. Our students need these explicit lessons! With all of the academic curriculum and skills we have...
Read MoreOne of the first things I learned as a new teacher is that I needed more activities than I would have ever imagined. The lessons I thought would take 45 minutes took 20, and we...
Read MoreBreathing mats won’t solve ALL of your classroom concerns, but they sure do help. These simple resources provide structure, support, and a non-threatening way to introduce an evidence based coping skill to children. The science...
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