How to Put SEL into Academic Lesson Plans
Date: December 19th, 2021
The 5 core competencies of Social and Emotional Learning can, and should, be built into ANY academic lesson plan. Here’s how.
Yes, Kids Can Behave Differently at School Than at Home
Date: November 6th, 2021
Don’t give up on kids who have learned poor behaviors at home! TEACH them how to behave in school! Behaving differently in different environments is a skill that will stay with them for LIFE!
How Do Kids Learn to Behave Differently?
Date: October 31st, 2021
Kids, and adults for that matter, will change their behavior around you if you change your RESPONSE to it.
Culture of Adults Dictates Culture of Kids!
Date: October 3rd, 2021
It’s not always about teaching SEL skills — sometimes it’s about MODELING SEL skills with our colleagues in front of our students. When we do this it is so powerful for our students.
Amazing DECREASE in Behaviors, Bullying…
Date: September 5th, 2021
When adults are visible in school hallways, two things happen: behaviors DECREASE, and kids become comfortable with you, just because they SEE you regularly!
Build Kids’ Confidence When You Take Attendance
Date: July 18th, 2021
Let’s build confidence when we do the daily task of taking attendance! This is a strategy a colleague shared with me.
The Cure for Running in the Hall
Date: June 20th, 2021
We’ve all had to deal with kids running in the halls. Here’s my suggestions on how to STOP that behavior!
Are You Disregulating Kids’ Behavior?
Date: May 16th, 2021
When adults aren’t all on the same page in your school, their inconsistency and unpredictability alone will cause BEHAVIORS in kids.
Rock & Change Your Whole Building!
Date: April 25th, 2021
This is something I LOVE to do that just blows the minds of every kid! If everyone in your building does it, it will rock and change the world of your whole building.
Why I Like Middle School House Systems
Date: March 10th, 2021
Here are my ideas on how to give kids a sense of community if they’ve transitioned to middle school while learning virtually. And to keep that going when they are able to come in person!
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