Connecting with Kids

Connecting with Kids: Surviving the Slump

By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck Developing a new strategy when the schedule isn’t all that In our last column,…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: Emotions in the Era of COVID-19

Anxiety, frustration, boredom and anger, all before noon. How do we support kids’ emotions in this trying time? Are your…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: Making Learners, Not Assumptions

In 2009, we trained a group of new teachers on how to work with students for whom learning was a…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: How to Reach Reluctant Learners

We always hit the ground running in January. We’ve just had a good long break and had some time to…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: Step Back, Look Around, and Lean In

It’s hard to believe November has already arrived. Up here in Boston, our leaves are almost gone and we’re soon…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: Proactive Behavior Management Strategies

By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck Why we must plan proactively, rather than relying solely on interventions Phew, October. We…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: New School Year Excitement

https://vimeo.com/ By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck With a new year comes new students, new challenges, new goals and—best of…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: A New Approach to SEL

Teaching emotional regulation builds the foundation for learning By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck Editor’s Note: This is the first…

6 years ago