Breaks are an evidence-based learning and behavior strategy for the classroom. While we want kids and young adults to spend more time learning in the classroom, the truth is that breaks are one of the best strategies to get there. What are the benefits to breaks in the classroom? Research tells us that breaks help […]
20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School
Self-control is the ability to stop and think before we act. The truth is that we use self-control all the time, from choosing to say kind words to deciding when to start a chore. Ultimately, strong self-control skills can help kids and teens make good decisions now and in the future. While self-control is an […]
20+ Social-Emotional Learning Activities for K-2
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade learners need a healthy foundation of social-emotional skills in their day. Social emotional skills are truly a huge umbrella; these are the skills that help children understand how they feel, manage emotions, make friends, work well with others, solve problems, and choose good choices. Our youngest learners are unique in […]
25 Activities for Middle School Executive Functioning Success
25 Activities for Middle School Executive Functioning Success
Executive Functioning Accommodations for Tests and Quizzes
Tests, quizzes, and other assessments can pose a unique challenge for kids and teens with executive functioning struggles. On assessments, students need to use a variety of skills including task initiation, time management, flexibility, prioritization, self-control, attention, and perseverance. Add the added pressure of assessments, often in a time-pressured setting, tests and quizzes can become […]
Helping Middle School Kids Build Self-Awareness Skills
What is Self-Awareness? Self-awareness is having a clear and accurate understanding of your own strengths, weaknesses, values, feelings, and hopes for the future. These are skills that kids and young adults need to be successful. Being more self-aware can help learners improve their grades and performance at school, build stronger friendships, feel happier, and ultimately […]
25 Self-Control Activities for Children
Self-control is an important skill for children and adults alike. It’s the ability that helps us pause, think, and then act to make a good choice. The beauty of self-control is that it is a skill we can strengthen through modeling, activities, games, and meaningful strategies. Whether children are in kindergarten or 4th grade, there […]
30 Gratitude Activities for Kids and Teens
Practicing gratitude means taking time to notice and appreciate what we already have. This is a meaningful activity kids and teens can do anytime of year, not just during Thanksgiving or fall! Besides being a fun way to talk about the positive things in our lives, practicing gratitude actually has some big benefits. When kids […]
40+ Strategies and Supports for Students Who Are Failing Class
Sometimes, kids and teens struggle in keeping their grades up. With enough struggle, students can end up failing a class (or just be in danger of failing). This can be for a multitude of reasons from being absent too many times to not understanding the concepts to not turning in assignments. Regardless of the reasons, […]
Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills
Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills
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