Understanding student behavior is often a complex endeavor in education. We often encounter a wide range of behaviors in our schools and classrooms, from compliance and engagement to defiance and resistance. Two common terms used to describe students with challenging...
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Tap Into Winter Break Bliss
As we approach the winter break and the end of the fall term, it's important to recognize the immense effort you've put into your students, classrooms, and campuses. As former and current educators, the Thriving YOUniversity Team truly understands the relentless pace...
Cultivating Gratitude in the Classroom
In our fast-paced world, the importance of cultivating gratitude is often overlooked. It sometimes feels like extra “fluff” that isn’t worth spending a lot of time, especially in the classroom when we have so many other demands on our time. However, integrating a...
Boost Academic Focus and Classroom Behavior with the Social Skills Toolkit
Educators, we know you're all about creating a school environment where students can grow and succeed academically and personally. We also know that you have a lot on your plate – and you want to be able to focus more on teaching academic content rather than playing...
Moving from SEL to SEAL: Social-Emotional Learning Activities
In a recent professional learning session, we asked participants to describe in 1-2 words how they would measure the success of a child they know-- a student, their own child, a niece or nephew, a neighbor or friend’s child-- at age 25. The responses came back...
Sustainable Connection: Belonging Strategies for Back-to-School and Beyond
Fostering a sense of belonging and connection among students is crucial for their overall well-being and academic success. This sense of belonging helps create a positive classroom environment, promotes student engagement, reduces feelings of isolation, and enhances...
Back to School Prep: Tier 1 Classroom Management Strategies
Effective classroom management is crucial to creating a positive and productive learning environment. MTSS Tier 1 classroom management skills lay the foundation for a well-managed classroom where students feel respected, engaged, and motivated to learn. As the start...