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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness as a Self-Care Tool Teachers and Students in the Classroom
Self-care is essential for anyone who experiences stress on a regular basis, and that includes teachers, school counselors, school social...
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Using Coloring for Self-Regulation and Teaching Children About Feelings
Social-emotional learning involves five key areas: self-awareness (acknowledging one's emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses),...
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Everything You Need to Know about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Directed Drawing
What is Directed or Guided Drawing? Directed Drawing, also called Guided Drawing, is when one person talks another person through drawing...
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Classroom Benefits of Fidgets and Sensory Tools. How effective are they?
Implementing effective strategies to engage all students and increase learning is an ongoing concern for educators. This can be...
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Successful Calm Corner Ideas for Classrooms
What is a Classroom Calm Corner? The Calm Corner is a designated spot in the classroom where students can go when they are feeling...
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16 Fun Movement Activities for Counseling and Classrooms
In 1961, President Kennedy said school children needed physical activity to thrive (JFK Library, as cited in New York Times, 2017 ) and...
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SMART Social-Emotional Counseling IEP and Treatment Goals and Objectives
Let’s discuss S.M.A.R.T. social-emotional and counseling IEP goals and treatment plan objectives. These goals can be hard to write since...
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Does Drawing While Listening Help Memory and Attention?
Can drawing while listening help memory and attention? Explore the benefits and techniques on the blog.
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Kindness Sprinkles with Edgar the Egg: Character Trait Lesson
Teach kids kindness with Edgar the Egg! Discover a kindness character trait lesson sprinkled with empathy.
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Visual Schedule for Use at Home
A visual schedule is a picture plan of the different parts of your child’s day. It is very helpful for children so they know what to...
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Creating a Mindful Moment Relaxation Room
In the Winter 2017 issue of NEA Today Magazine , some of my work was featured in an article entitled This is Your Student's Brain on...
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