Category Archives: Social & Emotional Learning

It’s a Coverup! What to Do When Your Child Lies About a Mistake

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

By Kimberly Feltes Taylor and Eric Braun, coauthors of How to Take the ACHE Out of Mistakes Imagine this scenario: You’re at the checkout counter at the grocery story. All the groceries are rung up—for a total of $52.50. You … Continue reading →

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The Power of YET: 40+ Songs for Supporting a Growth Mindset

Posted on June 24, 2019 by

Music can have a powerful effect on the brain, and so can one’s mindset. Growth mindset is the belief that one’s abilities, talents, and skills can be improved through education and hard work. In this post, we’re combining music and … Continue reading →

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Making the Case for Mindfulness in Your School or District

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

By James Butler, M.Ed., author of Mindful Classrooms: Daily 5-Minute Practices to Support Social-Emotional Learning (PreK to Grade 5) I’ve had the honor of starting a mindfulness program in the Austin Independent School District (AISD) based on years of experience … Continue reading →

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Mistakes, Bad Breaks, and Other Headaches: Helping Kids Bounce Back

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

By Kimberly Feltes Taylor and Eric Braun, coauthors of How to Take the ACHE Out of Mistakes Perhaps you have heard the famous story about Alexander Fleming, that sloppy scientist who left some of his petri dishes unwashed and ended … Continue reading →

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Un-Cliqueing the Preschool Clique

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

By Molly Breen Say the word clique, and it generally conjures a not-so-favorable image of “mean girls” (or boys, or kids) in the throes of middle school identity woes. It may surprise you to know that clique power dynamics emerge … Continue reading →

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