Blog categorized as SEL

Understanding Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers
The first three years of life are a critical period for the human brain’s development. Sleep, play, nutrition and interaction are essential for young brains.
Sheila
January 18,2024 02:33 PM - Comment(s)
What If We Taught Persistence as a Process to Our Kids?
More than ever, our kids need to strengthen their capacity to persist and thrive in the face of challenges. And yet, as kids grow, their worlds tend to focus on achievement, success and finding the "right answer."
Sheila
January 18,2024 02:24 PM - Comment(s)
Guiding Students to Manage Their Emotions
Interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts can be hard to manage, yet they present teachable moments for us to help students apply strategies for resolving their issues in real time.
Sheila
December 14,2023 02:12 PM - Comment(s)
The Right Is Attacking Social-Emotional Learning. What Exactly Is It?
This educational model had a relatively controversy-free existence for decades. Now, it's another battleground in the school culture wars.
Sheila
October 30,2023 01:42 PM - Comment(s)
Teaching Young Learners Self-Calming Skills
Such a great article! I LOVE that it begins with SEL strategies for the Educator first.
Sheila
August 15,2023 09:46 AM - Comment(s)