While there is no way to take away the sting of poor grades and dashed hopes, there are ways we… Continue Reading »
Category: Social Emotional
How to Overcome Anxiety in School
As students navigate the social and academic challenges of their school day, stress can provoke anxiety for those with or without… Continue Reading »
Superhero Costumes Can Help Students Persevere with Homework
When I was in school, I absolutely despised writing papers. In my head I knew what I wanted to say,… Continue Reading »
Interactive Media and Social-Emotional Learning
Growing up, many of us learned valuable social-emotional skills from television shows like Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, or ARTHUR. Every… Continue Reading »
Calm the Anxiety Monster!
Every educator should have strategies for helping students cope with anxiety in their toolbox. Students with learning differences like ADHD… Continue Reading »
Helping Students Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety
Anxiety is a pervasive mental health crisis. In fact, one in five students will be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.… Continue Reading »
Executive Function, Metacognition, and Anxiety
We just read an excellent post on learning differences and anxiety from Benjamin Meyer, LCSW, titled, “4 Ways To Help Your… Continue Reading »
Homework and the Fear of Failure
I find it interesting that one of the best takes on a fundamental flaw in homework can be found on a… Continue Reading »
SciShow Tackles Procrastination, Executive Function, and Emotional Regulation!
One of my absolute favorite things on YouTube is SciShow, the popular science program created by Hank Green. (Hank is… Continue Reading »
Help Students Stay Positive During Test Season
It’s finals and SAT season—a stressful time for students. In Unit 6 of the SMARTS program, we highlight lots of ways that… Continue Reading »