There is no doubt that the past years have proven that teachers are superheroes. The ability to take on virtual learning at sudden notice, face months of uncertainty, and still provide the academic and social learning students need was not easy. Providing attentive care to the social emotional needs of students continues to be imperative and is just as equally important for that same care to be provided to teachers. Read more about how administrators can provide support for their teachers’ emotional needs, as well as care for themselves.
At Better Kids, we believe that play not only is fundamental for children’s social emotional well being, it’s also the most effective way to learn. This is why we help parents and educators support their children’s social emotional growth through interactive digital games and hands-on activities. Read more about these activities and how they can help your child learn through play!
New to social emotional learning and asking ‘how do I support my kid’s emotional health’? Or looking for more fun activities to do with kids near you (e.g. at home)? There are lots of simple ways to do both! Read our blog for easy and fun things to do with kids at home while also supporting their emotional well-being.
As parents and educators we cannot take away the fears and anxieties of our children, as much as we’d like to but we can help our children understand their emotions and provide them with the tools to feel better. Check out our blog for tips on teaching children about anxiety and fear, and superpowers for managing these big emotions.
How do we understand self-management? Self-management is the ability to manage our actions and behaviors as well as achieve goals and aspirations. Practicing self-management will have important long-term benefits such as establishing positive relationships and making responsible decisions. Read more about how we can help children understand and practice self-management.
More than ever, students need help developing strategies to reduce stress and cope with big emotions. Overwhelmed teachers are feeling the demands of addressing both academic and emotional needs through distance learning, but it’s critical that SEL is still prioritized. Read on to learn about Better Kids’ resources that help educators include SEL in online instruction during covid 19.
Pre-kindergarten is an exciting time: kids are learning a lot, including about socialization. Pre-K is also a great time to continue teaching your kids about emotions. How do you, as a parent or teacher, best teach the concept of emotions to your Pre-K students? Read on to learn some great tips from a Pre-K teacher!
