When autumn arrives, something shifts in classrooms. The sunlight softens, students slow down, and even the air feels quieter. It’s the season when children begin to crave warmth — not just from sweaters and blankets, but from safe, familiar spaces that help them feel grounded. That’s why I love creating a fall reading corner each […]
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Bulletin boards are more than just classroom decoration — they’re powerful tools that can set the tone for your learning environment, spark reflection, and build connection. In the fall, they take on a special magic: warm colors, cozy textures, and themes of gratitude and growth that align perfectly with social-emotional learning (SEL). If you want
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The classroom door is the first thing students see before they enter — and in fall, it can become a beautiful invitation to pause, breathe, and feel welcome. When the first autumn breeze drifts through the playground and the light starts to turn golden, everything about the classroom changes. The air feels calmer, the colors
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Fall brings crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of opportunities for preschoolers to explore the world around them. For counselors, teachers, and parents, autumn is also the perfect season to weave social-emotional learning (SEL) into play and crafts. Preschoolers learn best through hands-on, sensory experiences. With the right activities, you can help little ones understand
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Winter can be magical — snowflakes, holidays, cozy indoor time — but it can also bring restlessness, shorter days, and emotional ups and downs for children. In classrooms and counseling settings, winter is the perfect time to introduce calming, mindful social-emotional learning (SEL) activities that help kids regulate their emotions and build resilience. These winter
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Why Gratitude Crafts Matter Around Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie — it’s a season built around gratitude. For kids, it’s a perfect time to practice noticing the good in their lives and expressing thankfulness in creative ways. In classrooms and counseling spaces, gratitude crafts combine creativity with social-emotional learning (SEL).
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Turning Halloween Energy Into Learning Moments Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the school year — but it can also be one of the most chaotic. Costumes, candy, and spooky fun bring out extra energy in kids, which can sometimes overwhelm classrooms or counseling sessions. Instead of fighting the excitement, why not
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September is what my school-psychologist friend calls “the great emotional reset.” New classroom, new routines, and big fall feelings swirl like leaves in the wind. That’s why I keep a box of emotion regulation games next to the art supplies every autumn. These playful activities help kids name, tame and reframe their feelings while soaking
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The crunch of leaves under sneakers, the smell of sharpened pencils and cinnamon—autumn is storybook-perfect for learning. Last summer, our “camp activities” post went viral on Pinterest; this year we’re bringing that same magic into the schoolyard with fresh autumn classroom activities that fuse play, academics and seasonal wonder. From STEM leaf labs to kindness-pumpkin
I still remember the day Mateo melted down in the hallway. His art project had torn, and the calm-down corner was four doors away. My pockets were empty, my heart racing. That afternoon I vowed never to get caught without a calm down kit again. Since then I’ve carried a lunch-pail-sized box stuffed with simple
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