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So Much Anxiety at School–Help!
“There’s so much anxiety at school—help!” Our crew hears this consistently. We’re guessing you’ve also noticed it. If so, check out the Q&A with Ms. Jen below to get answers to some of your pressing questions about what you can do to help learners who may be experiencing anxiousness—and yourself too! Question 1: Is Anxiety…
Read More“Is It Ever Okay to Flip Your Lid?” Using Brain Books to Teach for Regulation
During a second grade counselor visit as students worked on their non-fiction brain books, one learner raised their hand and asked, “Ms. Jen, is it ever okay to flip your lid?” I stopped the group, posed the question to everyone, and students voted to show how they would answer. The majority of students raised their…
Read MoreSelf-Care Stickies for Educators
Learn how to improve your self-care practices using self-care stickies. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions. Happy New Year (if you celebrate that at this time of year)! It can be a great time to set personal goals. I will lose 50 pounds. I will start exercising every day. I will cut out all processed foods…
Read MoreSelf-Care Bingo for Educators
While self-care is important every day, it’s especially important to focus on it in the fall when the layers of all things are rolling. It’s stressful because if you’re like me, you’re trying to juggle it all. Such as… Loving, Teaming, Teaching, Supporting, Assessing, Report card writing, Parent/teacher conferencing, Coping with seasonal shifts, Meeting your…
Read MoreThe River of Feelings Improves Regulation
Thanks so much to everyone who joined my webinar with Brookes Publishing this week. I enjoyed teaching you about the River of Feelings, which is a visual from my new book Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Your Guide to Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Environments for All Students. Participants shared excellent questions and gave positive feedback. You truly warmed…
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