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updated at: Jul 05 2024
Throwing temper tantrums at the slightest provocation, inability to wait their turn, or excessive nervousness during examinations. Do these scenarios sound familiar? They all have one common denominator — a lack of self-regulation skills.
updated at: Sep 19 2023
Children are the beacon of hope for our future. Their mental health and emotional well-being are the very foundation upon which future success and happiness are built.
updated at: Sep 14 2023
The concept of social awareness is fairly simple; it's a person's ability to consider the perspectives of other individuals, groups, or communities, and apply that understanding to interactions with them.
updated at: Sep 14 2023
The primary goal of social and emotional learning is to improve student's capacity to establish and maintain healthy relationships through establishing a safe, positive, and mutually beneficial environment.
updated at: Sep 14 2023
Humans put a lot of emphasis on hard skills, such as reading, writing, and computing. These skills require both knowledge and proficiency to complete specified tasks. Teachers and educators can easily measure these abilities, thanks to standardized tests and assessments.
updated at: Jul 05 2024
Many students struggle to learn important social skills, like interacting positively with others and starting conversations. The time spent lecturing in schools means that kids don't always have the time to use these skills in the classroom.
updated at: Jul 10 2024
Schools are becoming increasingly diverse, with more students integrating from various backgrounds each year.
updated at: Sep 14 2023
Successfully navigating adulthood involves mastering a range of self-management skills, from budgeting and time management to goal setting and emotional regulation. These are not abilities we're born with but instead are learned over time.
updated at: Sep 14 2023
Early childhood education is necessary for healthy development. The initial years are the basis for children’s future education, helping them become lifelong learners and perceptive individuals.
updated at: Sep 20 2023
When a child goes to the doctor's office, the pediatrician can use health metrics to assess whether the child's development is progressing normally, at least, in terms of their physical growth.
updated at: Sep 15 2023
The social and emotional intelligence definition refers to the ability to be aware of one’s own feelings in the present moment. In an academic setting, this includes important skills such as being able to communicate effectively with others, work in groups, and control impulses.
updated at: Sep 14 2023
Social emotional learning in the classroom has changed the way many teachers approach everything from primary academic subjects to free time and recess.
updated at: Sep 13 2023
Self-awareness is a vital skill for everyone, whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educator.
updated at: Sep 15 2023
Every child should be able to make constructive choices. Keep reading to find out how children can increase their responsible decision-making skills.
updated at: Jul 05 2024
Activities and games for socialization are a great way for your child to learn how to behave around their peers, no matter if he is a toddler, a preschooler, or just started kindergarten. Games can teach skills like taking turns, managing emotions, and reading body language.
updated at: Jul 05 2024
Social-emotional IEP goals make it possible for educators to support the mental health of high-risk learners. Social-emotional skills form the foundation of how students interact with their peers, respond to stressors, and process their thoughts and feelings both in and out of the classroom.
updated at: Mar 23 2022
Did you know that between 40–50% of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years of teaching?
updated at: Mar 23 2022
A famous poem by Dorothy Law Nolte makes it plain to see why it’s critical to do and say what’s right so children can follow the lead.
updated at: Mar 25 2021
updated at: Mar 15 2024
School violence. Zero tolerance policy. Bullying. These words have taken center stage in education today. As teachers, we care about finding ways to combat issues around bullying. We initiate conversations on staff development and training to come up with solutions.
updated at: Jul 24 2023
We live in a multicultural and multilingual world. Today’s schools have students from all different backgrounds coming together for a common purpose.
updated at: May 22 2023
Social and emotional development starts early. Young children develop their emotional skills in their first five years as they form relationships with family.
updated at: Jan 22 2024
SEL standards have expanded throughout school systems in the U.S. for decades, allowing educators and parents to see positive change in their students.
