Promoting Healthy Friendships for Kids
Friendships are one of the foundations of school. When I think back to my elementary and middle school days, my friends are some of the first memories that pop into my mind! Is that the...
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The Benefits of Quiet Time
Ahhh, quiet time. Don’t get it confused, I am not necessarily recommending a nap time in your classroom (although that sounds glorious). Years ago, I noticed that the most chaotic time in my classroom was...
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Using Games To Teach SEL Skills
As educators, we are always trying to find ways to engage students in academic content that captures their interest and attention. With some kids, it can be simple, and with others, it’s a real art....
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4 Outdoor SEL Activities for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. Is anyone else totally inspired by nature? I love incorporating SEL with natural and outdoor activities to get kids outside and exploring nature! Outdoor SEL activities might seem intimidating, but...
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Behavior Support: Accepting No
This post includes affiliate links. Accepting no is a really hard lesson and strategy for many students. If you have students in your classroom or on your caseload who struggle with defiance and power/control behaviors,...
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Supporting Students with Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a very real experience for so many children. It’s been widely reported that children have experienced separation anxiety at greater rates after being home for so many months due to pandemic precautions....
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Using Conscious Discipline in the Classroom
Shannon Dobson is a guest blogger joining the Miss Behavior Blog community this month to share strategies for using Conscious Discipline in the classroom. This is a wonderful way to connect with and engage students...
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Strategies for Welcoming New Students
This 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...
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5 Picture Books about Anxiety
This 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...
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Daily SEL Practices to Try
School 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...
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