Tag Archives: social emotional learning

Using Humor to Teach Social and Emotional Skills

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Free Spirit Author

By Eric Braun, coauthor of How to Take the Ache Out of Mistakes and author of How to Take the Groan Out of Grown-Ups When I started middle school, I was, like most kids starting middle school, a bit nervous. … Continue reading →

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The Social Emotional Benefits of Classroom Pets

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Molly Breen If you have ever considered having a classroom pet, but weren’t sure if the benefits would outweigh the added responsibilities, the research is in! A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health suggests … Continue reading →

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How to Get Parent Buy-In: Explaining Social Emotional Learning

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Free Spirit Author

By Stephanie Filio, M.Ed., author of Responding to Student Trauma: A Toolkit for Schools in Times of Crisis School counseling programs teach therapeutic interventions that methodologically meet the client where they are and help the counselor learn about the underlying … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Essentials: Bullying Prevention Skills to Help Kids Handle Teasing

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Free Spirit Author

By Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., and Mimi P. Black, coauthors of Ease the Tease Attention, shoppers! Retailers are excitedly reminding us that it’s back-to-school season. Advertising of every kind is filled with the hottest school supplies, the latest fashion trends, … Continue reading →

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How to Cope with Change and Uncertainty in the Future

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Stephanie Filio, M.Ed., author of Responding to Student Trauma: A Toolkit for Schools in Times of Crisis Whew! We did it, folks. Wait . . . did we? While we celebrate having survived this school year and look forward … Continue reading →

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