Have you ever watched your students start to lose focus right in the middle of a lesson that was going well — a keen, hard-working group slowly coming apart in …
Attention Span by Age: When to Stop a Lesson
Growth Mindset Classroom
How to Identify a Lack of Resilience in Students in the Classroom
Are you noticing students who lack resilience? They shut down quickly, hesitate to take risks, or slip into worried self-talk when learning gets tough? These early signs of a student …
7 Things You Need to Know About Learned Helplessness
Have you ever watched a student give up before even trying, convinced that their efforts won’t make a difference? This sense of defeat, known as learned helplessness, can be a …
9 Timely Social and Emotional Learning Strategies for Epic Growth
Have you ever found yourself wondering how to cultivate a nurturing and harmonious classroom environment, one where every child feels empowered and understood? Today, I’m going to share nine transformative …
Positive Reinforcement in School: Practical Strategies Teachers Can Use
I have always loved watching the quiet students begin to find their voice, and I give credit largely to the power of positive reinforcement in school. There is something very …
Beyond Learned Helplessness: Growth Mindset Classroom Management
Have you ever wanted to stare down a student who refuses to even try — when you know perfectly well they can do it? Instead of the hairy eyeballs, what …