On today’s episode, I share two ways to practice the important social skill of listening!
4 Fun Ways for Families to Connect
Board Games, Card Games, and Social Skills
The Importance of Play and Teachable Moments
Introducing the Calm and Connected Podcast
Book Review of Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day
There is so much research about how play supports learning. But how do you, as a teacher implement that in the classroom? You may feel overwhelmed and not know where to start.
If you’re interested in figuring out how to incorporate more play into school, especially at the early elementary school levels, I highly recommend reading
Secret Messages
Inside: A fun arts and crafts activity to do with a social skills group. This is a great way to start a discussion hidden social rules.
Doing arts and crafts with social skills groups is awesome because it's fun but it’s also a playful way to teach. This lesson is all about about picking up on clues. This activity allows kids to write a secret message and reveal it.
Using Paper Airplanes to Practice Following Directions
Encourage Play Summer Giveaway
Summer is the time for playing! To encourage play, we’re doing a giveaway, full of toys and games that are fun to play AND can help kids learn social skills. Here are some of my favorite toys and games that we’ve collected for our giveaway! These games can be used at home on a playdate, in a counselor’s office, or for playtime in a classroom.
How Play Helps Kids Grow and Develop!
Play matters, and it makes a difference for children as they grow and develop. Children learn best through play. One of my favorite books all about the impact play can have on social development is by Dr. Stuart Brown…
Free Workshop for Families: The Parent Witching Hour
Karen Lock-Kolp from We Turned Out Okay and I are hosting a FREE workshop at the Bellingham Public Library on Monday, April 23rd from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Here’s some more information about the workshop!
16 Different Types of Play
Unique Summer Camp Ideas - Help Kids Make New Connections!
10 Magnificent Games to Practice Social and Emotional Skills with Kids
Inside: An overview of 10 games that can be used to work on social-emotional learning at school, in small group settings or at home.
What was your favorite game to play as a kid? For me, it was Monopoly. My sister and I played this game all the time - it would keep us entertained for hours on a cold winter day.
Mightier - A Playful Way to Teach Emotional Control
Have you heard about Mightier eyet? You may have read about them in the Wall Street Journal.
Mightier is a set of bioresponsive video games that help kids learn emotional control. Yes, seriously. Check out this cool video to see it in action.