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The social skills young learners are building at s

The social skills young learners are building at school can be strengthened at home! Try these activities at home:

⚪️ Take turns talking at dinner
⚪️ Consider a character's behavior – how did their actions affect other characters?
⚪️ After a playdate, discuss what went well and what was challenging

Leave a comment with another way to build these skills at home ⬇️

These prompts can start conversations and help stu

These prompts can start conversations and help students express their feelings. @theartofed has a great resource with 50 prompts! We’ve got the link in our bio.

If “how was your day” is feeling worn out, try

If “how was your day” is feeling worn out, try these questions to spark an after school conversation!

#afterschool #seltalks #seldallas #sel

This #ThoughtfulThursday, let's talk goals! 🥅 ⚽️⁠
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Ask your young learners about one of their goals – if they're not sure, help them identify one and discuss how to break it into smaller steps. ⁠
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#SelfManagement

These early weeks back to school often involve a c

These early weeks back to school often involve a classroom agreement about how students will treat each other – and we encourage you to use this idea at home! Families can discuss and decide on expectations for how all members will treat each other. Learn more at the link in our bio and create a family treatment agreement today!

Let's reflect! On this #ThoughtfulThursday, we're

Let's reflect! On this #ThoughtfulThursday, we're asking "What do you like about school? What is challenging?"

This year will be full of learning new skills and

This year will be full of learning new skills and making academic strides – and it’s just getting started! Wishing teachers, parents, and students a great first day 🎉

Check out this 60-second strategy from Edutopia! T

Check out this 60-second strategy from Edutopia! Teach and celebrate kindness in the classroom using a pom-pom jar. Watch the video at the link in our bio and let us know if you'll be using this in your classroom this year.

A new school year can mean new levels of stress. 😰 Try these brief fill-ups to keep your cool when you begin to feel overwhelmed.

Getting ready for a new school year can come with

Getting ready for a new school year can come with a number of emotions. Now is a great time to check in with your kids about what they might be feeling – and a good time for parents to consider their emotions, too. Let us know how back-to-school season is making you feel ⬇️

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