Helps kids express their emotions in healthy ways is important. Sometimes I-statements can be challenging for some students to get right. Try an I feel... I need... statement instead. Kids explicitly state how they feel and what they need, and that's it. It's an important start to working on emotions and challenging behaviors. - - - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Managing-My-Emotions-Wheel-3679542 - - - #emotions #feelings #emotional #feeling #sel #socialemotionallearning #managingemotions #emotion #teacherspayteachers #tpt #iteachtoo #teachersofig #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteach #specialed #specialeducation #education #teaching #classroom #teachergram
I will never forget this moment. A student was working particularly hard on an assignment. The whole class was quiet. Out of no where, this 8th grader said, If I only had one wish, I'd wish for a monkey. Rather than telling the student to go back to work, we laughed and talked. We discussed what types of animals we'd like to have and which shouldn't be in captivity. This might seem silly, but this IS learning. It was a moment for connection, discussion, and letting that student know their opinions are valued. - - - #sel #seleveryday #socialemotionallearning #kidtalk #kids #kidsdeserveit #kindness #bekind #listentokids #teacherspayteachers #tpt #iteachtoo #teachersofig #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteach #specialed #specialeducation #education #teaching #classroom #teachergram
Kids and young adults really need to be explicitly taught positive thinking skills, especially in our all-too-often negative social media environment. Take the extra time and discuss positive thinking. It is worth it! - - - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Emotional-Learning-Journal-for-Little-Learners-3826556 - - - #positivethinking #positive #positiveenergy #specialed #specialeducation #tpt #teacherspayteachers #iteachtoo #socialemotionallearning #sel #teachersofig #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteach #teacherlife #teachergram #mindset #positivity #classroom
After teaching for 10 years, I feel very strongly that MY kids will always be my kids. As a special ed teacher especially, we are able to see the true potential of our students. There really is no more powerful job in the whole world. - - - #teacherspayteachers #tpt #socialemotionallearning #students #teaching #middleslchool #iteachtoo #teachersofig #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteach #specialed #specialeducation #education #teaching #classroom #teachergram
I seriously LOVE this activity for introducing coping strategies to kids and young adults. Making a fortune teller is always fun, so this is such a non-threatening way to discuss how to manage our emotions and deal with stress. - - - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Coping-Strategies-Fortune-Teller-Craft-2954346 - - - #stress #copingskills #copingstrategies #anxiety #anger #mentalhealth #specialed #specialeducation #selfcare #mindfulness #zen #iteach #iteachtoo #middleschool #teachersofig #tpt #teacherspayteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachergram #sel #socialemotionallearning
I did not always love art. As a child, I thought it was messy and I didn't think I was very good at it... but later in my life I realized the amazing potential art can add to the classroom. It seriously can be integrated into any subject matter, including social emotional learning. Doing more arts and crafts made a difference for my students in the past years. .#socialemotionallearning #art #painting #specialed #specialeducation #tpt #teacherspayteachers #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #paint #iteach #teachersofig #teacherlife #teachergram
