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SEL Series – What is SEL?

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:February 20, 2019
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AHA! I recently had an aha moment - I have written several blogs about Social Emotional Learning (SEL), but I have not clearly defined what it is. So just what…

The Art of Storytelling

Post author:Carolyn Stearns
Post published:February 19, 2019
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Let me tell you a story. You have heard that, seen that, said that, now let me really tell you the story behind that! I am a storyteller, really! Storytelling…

SEL Series: 55 Positive Things to Say to your Children

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:February 13, 2019
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"Opportunities don't happen; you create them." --Chris Grosser Here are positive things to say to your children to create opportunities to help them feel confident and loved! As parents, most…

Summer Learning Experience RFP

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 6, 2019
Post category:Featured Funding General Interest Grants Inspiration

Despite the weather outside, summer is just around the corner! The Coaltion for New Britain's Youth is happy to assist in the distribution of the 2019 New Britain Summer Learning…

SEL Series: SEL at Home, Tips for Parents

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:February 6, 2019
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5 Awesome tips that will improve trips to the grocery store with your children Many of us have dropped our jaws while witnessing distressed parents address their tearful kid(s) screaming…

SEL Series: Words are Powerful

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 31, 2019
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Your words are powerful use them wisely- Over the Christmas holiday, I received a lesson in how much words can hurt. My dear old granny had some not-so-nice-comments about my…

SEL Series: Sorry

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 23, 2019
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Apologies When you ask a young person to apologize, they often scowl at you with an attitude. They may glare at you and roughly say,” Why should I apologize, I…

SEL Series: Growth Mindset

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 16, 2019
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Fostering a Growth Mindset I remember extending my right hand up in the air and waving it feverishly. I thought, today “I had enough” after being ignored by my fourth-grade…

SEL Series: Mini SEL Lesson

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:December 19, 2018
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Healthy Relationships take time and effort to mature. It is important to teach youth the key elements of creating positive relationships with friends, family members and people they may encounter…

SEL Series: Creating a Culture of Empathy

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:December 13, 2018
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What is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand another person’s feelings, thoughts, and point of view. One day, I was asked to observe a first-grade teacher. She…