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3. Creating habits
A new year is here as well as the second half of the school year. Teachers and parents may now be wondering how they can help their children not only set goals for themselves but to also feel motivated to achieve those goals. As we help teach and model motivation to our children, we may learn more about how we are motivated ourselves. Read more for tips on how to help children with this important skill.
Learning through observing and modeling is key for students developing their social emotional skills. Educators and parents can be excellent role models for their children by showcasing these important skills in the classroom and at home every day. This blog presents 5 easy ways for educators and parents to model SEL using CASEL’s core competencies.
With the changing seasons and excitement of summer upon us, it is the perfect time to help your child establish, or re-establish, healthy routines! Exercise, sleep, and healthy eating are all important for growth and social emotional well-being. Read more for 8 tips on how to help build healthy habits.
Happiness has been studied for decades by researchers and psychologists. These studies often ask, what makes us happy and how can we be happier? Can we learn to be happy? According to positive psychology, we can! We can learn how to let go of “unhappy habits” and practice habits that will make us happier. Read more on learning to be happy and habits to help children be happier.
Can you remember the last time you got a good night’s sleep? How did you feel after you had a few good nights of consistent sleep? Sleep, researched by doctors and scientists for decades, is proven to be important for our physical, mental, and emotional health. Read more about how parents and educators can help children establish a consistent bedtime routine and why sleep is important for social emotional learning.
