SEL Series – Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is not just a dinner Historically Thanksgiving Day is a National holiday in the United States that occurs in November. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians…
SEL Series – The Truth About Praise
Many of my students love the show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as much as I do! There’s a particular episode that truly stands out as a favorite of mine and…
SEL Series – Encouraging Engagement
Practical Advice on Encouraging Student Engagement "Miss T, I know we won't put coconut milk in the soup?" One of my students slyly remarked as I read the recipe for…
SEL Series – Let them Share
Let them Share: Helping Children Express their Feelings During a boys’ mentoring session, one of the quieter students shared his thoughts regarding attempting suicide. When the education coordinator shared this information…
SEL Series – How to Teach SEL
Using the Socratic Method to Teach Social-Emotional Learning Developing critical thought and questioning abilities in children is an excellent way for students to understand more about their habits, feelings, and…
SEL Series – Start the New School Year with a BANG!
5 Tips to Kick off a New School Year with a Bang! The summer is ending, and we are quickly re-acclimating to another school year. As you plan for the…
SEL Series – Movies that Teach Empathy
Three Great Movies that Teach Empathy for Middle School Students The right movie can provoke thought, stir our emotions, and spark our curiosity. When a child connects to a film,…
SEL Series – Developing Resilience in Children
Developing resilience in children is not an easy endeavor. Each child temperament and ability to cope with adversity may differ. However, an emotionally competent parent or supportive family member is…
SEL Series – Self Care
Three Key Strategies for a Full Day as a Youth Counselor It is vital for youth camp counselors to be prepared for full day summer camp. I remember how exhausting…
SEL Series – Back to School
Getting Ready for your Back to School Night Event Back -to- School Family Night is a great way to enhance family involvement for your afterschool program. The event supports parent…