Posts by Lynne Watts
Cool, Calm, and Collected: Helping Kids Master Emotional Regulation
Why Emotional Regulation Matters Emotional regulation is the ability to understand, manage, and respond to emotions in healthy and constructive ways. For elementary-age students, this skill is crucial for navigating social situations, building relationships, and succeeding academically. Children who learn emotional regulation: Develop Stronger Friendships: Managing emotions like frustration or disappointment helps avoid conflicts and…
Read More3 Ways Technology Has Changed Kids’ Lives
Three Ways Technology has Changed Everything for Kids (and what to do about it) I often hear experienced teachers complain about how students have changed over the years. Children who will spend hours locked into a video game can hardly pay attention for ten minutes to a classroom lesson. It seems that children of the…
Read MoreA Colorful Start: Fun Activities to Help Students Visualize Their Year Ahead
As a new year begins, it’s the perfect time to inspire students with positivity, goal-setting, and the excitement of what lies ahead. It is an incredible opportunity to guide students in crafting a vision for their future. Here are three delightful activities designed for upper elementary age students to help them visualize their year ahead.…
Read MoreGoals That Fit: Helping Elementary Students Set Goals Based on Their Temperament Style
Goal setting is a vital life skill that empowers elementary students to envision their future and take actionable steps toward success. However, the process isn’t one-size-fits-all. Recognizing a child’s unique temperament style can make goal setting more personalized and effective. This blog explores the intersection of temperament and goal setting, offering insights for school counselors…
Read MoreThe Spirit of Giving: Fostering Generosity in Schools
Teaching Kids to be Generous With the holiday season in full swing, it is a great time to teach children about generosity and gratitude. However, developing a servant heart and a spirit of giving is a trait that doesn’t need to end after the holiday is over. By weaving the value of giving into the…
Read MoreTeaching Gratitude
Teaching Kids to be Grateful for Hardship This is a hard topic for adults so I know that teaching kids to be grateful for challenges and hardships in their own lives is difficult. However, in the current climate economic downturns, schools in crisis, divisiveness among so many different groups, not to mention the many personal…
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