We all need strategies to cope with stress and tough emotions. This is especially true for children and teens who are still growing and learning. Specifically, I’ve put this list of calm-down tools together to act as a “toolbox” of supports for educators and parents looking for new ideas. They go beyond typical coping strategies […]
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Social emotional learning (SEL) refers to the practices we use to teach skills for social, academic, and personal success. This includes skills like empathy, decision-making, confidence, friendships, conflict-resolution, and more. See all Social Emotional Learning posts. Shop Social Emotional Learning resources. Top Social Emotional Learning Posts: 25 Ways to Integrate Social Emotional Learning Using Games […]
15+ Ideas for Social Emotional Summer Learning
Social emotional learning doesn’t stop because it is summertime. In fact, it’s easy to argue that the summer is a great time to strengthen many of these skills, when there is less pressure for academic work. Social emotional learning encompasses a large subset of skills and competencies including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and decision-making. […]
30+ Social-Emotional Strategies for Middle School Kids
30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.
6 Simple Ways to Help Kids Manage Big Emotions
Being able to manage our own emotions seems like a simple task at first glance, but it’s actually quite complex, especially for growing children and teenagers. It involves understanding your feelings, managing stress, using coping strategies at the appropriate times, problem-solving through challenges, and knowing when to ask for help. This can be a lot […]
Parent Support for Managing Emotions
Managing emotions is a social-emotional skill that allows children and teenagers to understand and cope with their every day feelings. Click on any of the frequently asked questions (click right on the picture!) for more information. Managing Emotions More Information for Families More Questions? Feel free to use the contact form to submit a question […]
3 Simple Mindful Practices to Start the Day
The morning is an important starting point to the day, especially for kids and teens. It’s easy to think of the morning as a time that can set the stage for success. With a few extra mindful minutes each morning, this can transform into a time that helps children and teenagers regulate their emotions, improve […]
25+ Everyday Ways to Build Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills are the complicated processes in our brains that help us accomplish everyday tasks. For kids and teens, these tasks might be things like starting morning work after entering the classroom, working through a long-term project, bringing the correct materials to class, and raising a hand to share thought in class. For many […]
Strategies to Build Resilient Kids and Teens
Resilience is the social-emotional skill that helps us get back up after something doesn’t quite go our way. Use these strategies to help build strong and resilient children and teens.
12 Daily Social Emotional Practices to Try
Social emotional learning is the process that helps children and young adults learn valuable life skills such as empathy, friendships, confidence, self-control, self-awareness, and responsibility. These are just a few of the many critical skills and competencies that are learned through social emotional practices. If we want children and teens to acquire social emotional competencies, […]
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