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Summer Countdown SEL Activities Round-Up
Hello, is it peace you’re looking for? Since we all have such different end dates, but such similar #feels during...
9 Fun and Easy DIY Spring Crafts for Kids to Boost Social Emotional Learning
It’s the changing of the season, which calls for a fresh spring in our step, as we dramatically shed our...
How to Teach Social Emotional Learning Skills to Kindergarten Students
Teaching social emotional learning skills can come naturally to a Kindergarten teacher who has ample periods and invitations to observe...
Putting Emotions Before Academics In Our Primary Classrooms
I was supporting a Kindergarten class earlier this week and within moments of entering the snow-dusted, cootie-filled play area, I...
Creative Random Acts of Kindness Activities for Teachers and Counselors in the Classroom
Whether we’re seeing frequent conflicts, a general lack of enthusiasm for learning, or a lapse in social etiquette, I’ve got...
How to Manage Blurting and Talking Out in the Classroom
Unsolicited yammering. Intentional interrupting. Blurt blasting. You’re tired, you’re disheartened, you’re a teacher who is ready to crack the code...
How To Set Up a Calm Corner in Your Classroom or Home
In this blog post, we'll talk about why we have calm corners and how we can set one up to...
Mindfulness Picture Books and Read Alouds for Kids
Picture Books to Encourage Mindful Kids Most of us are just trying to stay afloat in a society that praises hustle...
Social Emotional Learning April Activities for the Primary Classroom
Spring is here! And by that I mean dull, dreary weather and a reveal of ghastly little treasures that...
Activities to Teach Kids Conflict Resolution Skills
Practical Activities to Teach Kids Problem-Solving Skills Picture this: You’ve been having a great day. Debbie didn’t spray her egg salad...
March Activities for Students for Social Emotional Learning in the Primary Classroom
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only reason why we might be feeling a little lucky come March. With spring break...
Social Emotional Learning Games for your Counseling Groups or Lunch Bunch
When it comes to your small counseling or Lunch Bunch groups, social emotional learning games are a phenomenal way of...
Infusing SEL into your STEM Programming
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and S.E.L (social-emotional learning) go harmoniously like PB and J. By using the two to...
Reinforcing Rules in your Primary Classroom Back from Winter Break
And just like that, another winter holiday break has come and gone. The majority of us educators have successfully avoided our...