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✨Secondary SEL Powerhouse Blog✨
What My Feelings? Why Empathy Is the Best Soft Skill of 2024
On a recent walk with my dog, soaking up the sunshine and trying to clear my head, I noticed a car in my neighbor’s driveway. Its license plate…
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✨The Power of Kindness in Divided Times✨
The state of the world has left many of us wondering: How can we bridge the gaps? With so much disconnect between people—different perspectives, priorities, and lived experiences—it’s…
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From Mirrors to Windows: Shaping Self-Awareness and Connection in Education
Have you ever stopped to think about how we see the world? Too often, we hold up a mirror—reflecting back only our own thoughts, needs, and experiences. But…
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“People Will Never Forget How You Made Them Feel” – Lessons in Building a Classroom Community 🌱
I recently read a post from a teacher just starting her journey, about to enter student teaching. She asked for the best piece of advice we received when…
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Turn “Manic Monday” Into “Mindful Monday” With Emotional Regulation ✨🧠
Why Emotional Regulation Matters 🌿✨ Emotions are a big part of life, and knowing how to manage them can make all the difference. Whether you’re: Learning to regulate…
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“Okay, Let’s Go!” — The Power of Outdoor Learning ✨
For years, I’d hear it at least once a week, like clockwork: “Ms., can we go outside?” The weather didn’t matter—rain, shine, or somewhere in between—my students always…
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