Blog categorized as SEL

Teachers Need Trauma-Informed Care, Too
Many teachers deal with chronic stress and trauma, and these strategies help focus on adult well-being.
Sheila
April 09,2024 11:32 AM - Comment(s)
Three Ways to Sustain Your Child's Creative Genius
Informative video discussing the importance of Divergent Thinking + Creative Genius.
Sheila
April 01,2024 04:22 PM - Comment(s)
Social-emotional Growth Linked to Higher Math and English Scores
Does empathy relate to algebra? Can social awareness predict one’s grasp of Shakespeare?
Sheila
April 01,2024 04:17 PM - Comment(s)
5 Popular Education Beliefs That Aren’t Backed by Research
Not every learning myth requires teachers to pull up stakes and start all over again—at least not entirely. There are some commonly held misconceptions that contain a nugget of wisdom but need to be tweaked in order to align with the science of learning.
Sheila
April 01,2024 04:13 PM - Comment(s)
How to Help Kids Develop Their Persistence and Grit
I love how this author re-frames frustrating experiences as "desirable difficulties" as a way to encourage developing grit.
Sheila
February 08,2024 12:12 PM - Comment(s)