by Cal Brunell | Nov 9, 2021 | General
What are you grateful for? You’ve probably heard this question multiple times over the years, likely at a Thanksgiving dinner. Take a moment and think about what you’re grateful for now. Got it? Now, how do you feel? Chances are you feel a little more content,...
by Cal Brunell | Oct 26, 2021 | General
Learners who are socially aware can take others’ perspectives, identify how others may be feeling, and recognize and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds. Why is social awareness important for social-emotional learning? Teaching students to empathize with...
by Cal Brunell | Oct 19, 2021 | General
Teaching students self-awareness will help them to better understand themselves, their emotions, thoughts, values, and cultural identities. It’s a skill that addresses the question we all have: “Who am I?” Why teaching students self-awareness is important for...
by Cal Brunell | Oct 7, 2021 | General
Take a look at our October content updates! This month, just in time for Halloween, we’re bringing you and your students a free (and adorable) printable candy corn emotions puzzle. Plus, be sure to check out the updates to some of our classic Everyday Speech...
by Cal Brunell | Sep 30, 2021 | General
It’s not uncommon to have an IEP student (or two, or three, or four) on your caseload who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) AND a social skills goal. A lot goes into a successful social interaction! Students diagnosed with ADHD may also struggle with...
by Cal Brunell | Sep 24, 2021 | General
In 1998, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist on the autism spectrum, coined the term “neurodiversity” to challenge the idea of autism as a disability. The neurodiversity viewpoint is that brain differences are normal and that these variations should be...
