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Practical advice and inspiration for teaching social-emotional skills in the classroom and at home. Empowering students to build grit, resolve conflicts, and thrive.
Improve Communication Skills and Resolve Conflicts with Kids
He’s making fun of me. She said she wasn’t my friend any more. She invited ...
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The Power of Storytelling in Elementary Counseling: Helping Kids Learn Life Skills That Stick
Why Young Children Learn Best Through Stories Elementary school counselors are always looking for effective, ...
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Change Happens: Teaching Elementary Students How to Adapt With Confidence
Change is a natural and unavoidable part of life—and for elementary students, change happens more ...
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Teaching Integrity in Elementary School: How Reflective Questions Build Critical Thinking and Strong Character
Integrity is one of the most important — and most teachable — social-emotional skills in ...
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Debunking the Biggest Myths About Self-Confidence (What Kids Really Need to Know)
Self-confidence is often talked about as if it’s something students either have or don’t have. ...
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Growing Hopeful Minds: How to Teach Optimism and Resilience
Optimism is a powerful life skill that helps children face challenges with confidence and persistence. ...
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From “I Can’t” to “I’ll Try Again”: Growing Perseverance and Resilience
Perseverance is the engine that drives resilience. When elementary students learn to keep going when ...
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Anger Has a Message: Learning to Listen
Why is it that some kids just seem angry all the time? And what is ...
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Anger: Let It Go or Problem Solve?
In a previous post, I discussed anger and how it interacts with the brain. If ...
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