We have all been effected by COVID-19 but luckily many of use only have seen this from a distance. Our friend and educator, Kate Mitchell Alfonzo tells her story of how COVID-19 impacted on her family. We also discussed how we can use these insights to help schools create meaningful closure for this year and […]
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Preparing for Back-to-School with Mindfulness
Any significant change in routine can be a source of stress for children, and back-to-school is no exception. Kids have to make some major mental adjustments as they transition from the freedom of summer to the structure of a classroom. Help your child reduce stress as they start the school year with these three mindfulness […]
Three Ways Teachers Can Kick-Start Social-Emotional Learning During Back-to-School
Back-to-school can be a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Students may be upset, worried, or restless as they adjust to a new schedule, and teachers have to manage all of these emotions while dealing with their own stress. Since the first few days in the classroom help set the tone for the […]
Metal Detectors & Armed Teachers? or SEL Solutions for Safer Schools?
Become a Catalyst for Change! We believe in prevention over intervention. Interventions is costly (the equipment, staff and emotional impact) while not solving for the root causes. We support the school districts looking towards Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to strengthen student’s voice, improve student-to-teacher relationships and ultimately create safer schools With the recent increase of […]
The Role of Social-Emotional Learning in Recess
Recess is a time for students to let loose and simply enjoy being children for a while. It provides a crucial period of respite in a heavily structured routine that involves lots of sitting still and listening. It also plays an important role in children’s social-emotional learning. The amount of daily recess for elementary […]