Inside: An All About Me activity pack to use with students in grades 4 to 6. Great for back to school. These All About Me activities are a fun way to get to know your students. Perfect for 4th to 6th graders (though, to be honest, my first grader had fun with these too!), their […]
Emotional Regulation: Are We Overlooking An Essential Key to School Success?
Practical ideas for helping children learn emotional regulation strategies. Emotional regulation is an art. Let’s be honest, not all adults are capable of consistently demonstrating it. Road rage, harassment, work place conflict, adult bullying, domestic violence – are all the unfortunate and explosive consequences of adults who have never mastered the art of self-regulation. Staying […]
Unlocking The Keys to Social Success! 13 Important Social Skills Activities for Kids
Hands-on social skills activities for kids of all ages. Yesterday my heart was full of pride! My eight year old had his first swimming carnival. He does well in small groups but usually shies away from larger social situations. We have worked on social skills and social confidence a lot since he started school and […]
Lunch Box Ideas for Kids Who Don’t Like Sandwiches
I am not a big sandwich eater and as a result we tend to eat other foods for lunch at home. This tradition has continued since both girls have started school. They will go through short spurts of requesting sandwiches but most of the time they ask for alternatives. While cold meat and salad is […]
5 Ways You’re Unnecessarily Adding Stress to School Day Mornings
It’s been almost three years since I made a personal vow to take the stress out of our school morning routine and banned myself from saying (or more often, growling) the words, “Hurry up!” I cannot tell you what a difference it has made to our mornings. Do I now look forward with a smile […]
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