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Top 19 Posts of 2019
Before we jump into a new year of fantastic advice on the Free Spirit Publishing blog, let’s celebrate the top posts from 2019! We rounded up our most popular posts this year for your (re)reading pleasure. Got a favorite we … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged ADHD, books, classroom strategies, conflict resolution, creativity, differentiation, early childhood education, elementary education, feelings, friendship skills, growth mindset, middle school, movement, SEL, self-care, self-regulation, social skills, teacher professional development, teens, thinking skills, trauma
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A Radical Approach to Anger Management
By Molly Breen In Molly Bang’s beautifully illustrated book, When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry . . . , we see the young title character process through various stages of nuanced anger. She is an enormous and destructive figure, a … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged anger, feelings, help kids self-regulate, preschool
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Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness in Middle School
By Stephanie Filio As educators, we believe that the educational environment should be inclusive and welcoming to all students. We can celebrate vibrant cultures, recognize boundless gender roles, and identify shifting home lives. But the more we evolve, the more … Continue reading
Helping Young Children Understand Their Changing Feelings
By Goldie Millar and Lisa A. Berger, coauthors of 1-2-3 My Feelings and Me As caring adults, caregivers and professionals play a central and important role in helping children understand and manage their multitude of feelings. A key part of … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged feelings, Free Spirit author, SEL, talk with kids
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Positive Emotions in the Classroom: Tips for Boosting Curiosity, Hope, and Belonging
By Christa M. Tinari, M.A., coauthor of Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School: 48 Character-Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying Have you heard that feelings are contagious? This is true in the classroom, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged classroom strategies, curiosity, feelings, Free Spirit author, hope, inclusiveness, SEL
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