Research shows that reading stimulates neural connections; enhances vocabulary, writing, and communication skills; and stimulates learning—kindling knowledge, curiosity, creative expression, and progress. #ReadTogethercreativitypost.com/education…
Physical activity doesn’t have to take place exclusively in physical education classes. Use movement to help deepen social-emotional skills that can contribute to a more positive school community.
edutopia.org/article/buildin…
Each Second Step grade level has a curated list of recommended books that help reinforce the social-emotional skills taught in our programs. The following is a sampling of books that focus on #kindness and #empathy. #SEL
Check it out! bit.ly/Kindness-Booklist
Reading in a peer-to-peer context can support fast readers and slow readers alike. Try it in your classroom community with these tips from @edutopia. edutopia.org/article/ditchin…
Did you know today is National Stress Awareness Day? Noticing your breath can help you calm your mind and settle the Hubbub. Practice by pretending to blow on a hot bowl of soup to cool it down.
#NationalStressAwarenessDay#BreathPower
Schools around the country are seeing a rise in stress in their students.
What can you do?
Whether you take advantage of @cfchildren's FREE @MindYeti mindfulness app, or take a different approach, practicing #mindfulness seems to help calm students. bit.ly/Calm-Students
Anxiety in children can be a difficult thing to navigate, but it is essential that it is taken seriously. Learn how you can support the unique needs of a child with anxiety with these tips from @NPR. npr.org/2019/10/23/772789491…
FREE APP: Mind Yeti can help kids practice gratitude, empathy and kindness. It can also help kids de-stress and relax at the end of the day. mindyeti.comyoutube.com/watch?v=j8sYqsD2…
We cannot achieve anything creative without being comfortable with mistakes and struggle—and we should all embrace times of struggle, knowing they are helping our brains. #GrowthMindsetedsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-…
Gratitude doesn't necessarily come naturally to children, so it's on us—educators, family members, and youth workers—to help teach it. #YetiPowersgreatergood.berkeley.edu/art…