Perspective 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 –...
Read MoreWe 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 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 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 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...
Read MoreAs the winter season approaches, students are eagerly anticipating a well-deserved winter break, and us teachers are thinking of how we can support students for winter break. For many, it’s a time to unwind, spend...
Read MoreIt may seem lofty, but digital citizenship is one of those “new age” skills we simply HAVE to teach our students. Cyberbullying and damaging digital footprints are NOT what we want for our students! Digital...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Coping skills are LIFE SKILLS! I truly wish I had teachers who taught me these vital skills when I was young. We know better, so it’s time to do better. ...
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