If your student is a perfectionist and you are concerned about their overall well-being How to Apply It! 1) Perfectionism, particularly among very bright students, can be a real problem as it can cause anxiety and interfere with a student's willingness to ... View More
If your student would benefit from advice and is reluctant to speak with an adult Teach It! 1)Objective: Students gain a strong emotional support network, beyond what teachers or family members can provide, through peer advising. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Th... View More
All students, particularly those who are prone to anxiety or who strongly benefit from downtime How to Apply It! 1) While it is important for students to have activities out of school, too many activities can add unnecessary stress, particularly for students... View More
If your students are disengaged or unmotivated about math, particularly if they enjoy writing Teach It! 1)Objective: Math journaling will help students develop mathematical thinking and reflect on their math learning in a way that does not depend on numbers ... View More
If your child needs a discrete coping technique to manage anxiety in public places How to Apply It! 1) The 5-4-3-2-1 coping technique is a common one to relieve stress in the moment or avoid unwanted thoughts and can easily be done in a classroom setting. ... View More
If your student "freezes" on tests Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will use strategies to help with test anxiety and the feeling of blanking out. 2)Teacher Takeaways: The more anxious a student is, the harder it is for them to access what they know and per... View More
All children, particularly those who are stressed or unmotivated How to Apply It! 1) Helping children create reasonable expectations for themselves based on their current needs and capabilities will lessen anxiety and, over time, helps them develop independe... View More
Mindfulness is an alternative to yoga and meditation which focuses on helping students be more aware and respectful of their feelings, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors with the objective of managing emotions and self-regulating behavior. How to Apply It! 1) ... View More