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Classroom Support

Terrific set-up ideas for your classroom!

Sections: Middle School ― Getting the Feel for Numbers ― Getting the Feel for Words ― Getting the Feel for Science ― Basic Learning Processes ― Teach Critical Thinking ― Teach Learning Strategies ― Learning Strategies for Students ― Behavior ― Teacher Self-Care

Communication Basics for Teachers

Helping teachers build interpersonal communication skills

Sections: Fundamentals of Language and Communication ― Giving Praise and Encouragement ― Correcting and Redirecting Behavior ― Constructive Criticism ― Feedback ― Proactive Measures ― Student Engagement ― Nonviolent Communication ― Assertive Communication ― Emotional Intelligence ― The Need for Empathy

Dealing with Angry Students

Teaching kids how to cope with strong feelings and negative emotions

Section: Chronic Anger: ODD

Handling Disruptive Students

Skilled interventions for students with recurrent behavior problems

Sections: Communication Basics for Teachers ― Teacher-Student Relations ― Mental Health ― Self-Care

Helping Troubled Students

Emotional Communication Basics

Sections: Emotional Communication Basics ― Bonding with Troubled Students ― Classroom Mental Health

Ideas for Teaching Reading

Ideas, strategies and resources to build reading comprehension

Emotional Communication for Teachers

A must-have child guidance resource for teachers and school staff

Sections: Emotional Intelligence ― Resilience ― Empathy ― Assertiveness ― Perspective Taking ― Active Listening ― SPS/Conflict Resolution ― Self-regulation

Special Education Support

Procedures and interventions for special education

Sections: Inclusion and Co-teaching ― IEPs ― Reading Fluency ― Reading Comprehension ― Science ― Math ― Struggling Spellers ― Accommodations ―Student Behavior ― Alternative Assessment ― For Parents

Emotional Communication (Students)

A must-have child guidance resource for teachers and parents

Sections: Feelings and Emotions ― Self-concept/Self-image ― Self-confidence/Self-esteem ― Self-motivation/Self-discipline ― Self-discovery/Self-exploration ― Self-regulation/Self-control ― Self-awareness ― Self-efficacy ― Self-care

Teach Coping Skills

For teachers and parents

Sections: Child Guidance ― Social Skills ― Social Problem Solving (SPS) ― Anger Management ― Rational Thinking ― Self-regulation ― Build Up (Your) Coping Skills

Teaching Emotional Intelligence

For teachers and parents

Sections: Resilience ― Assertiveness Skills ― Teaching Empathy ― Motivating Children ― Social Problem Solving ― Lesson Plans ― Grow YOUR Emotional Intelligence

Virtual Teacher

Ideas, strategies and resources for schoolwork ― for parents and teachers

Sections: Grammar ― Phonics ― Reading ― Critical Thinking ― Math ― Spelling ― Writing ― Science/Social Studies ― Homework & Study Tips

 

For Parents…

Help for Homeschooling

Ideas, strategies and resources

Sections: Grammar ― Phonics ― Reading ― Critical Thinking ― Spelling ― Writing ― Math ― Science/Social Studies ― Study Tips

The Homework Helper

Helping kids with homework

Sections: Grammar ― Phonics ― Reading Fluency ― Reading Comprehension ― Math Facts ― Math Word Problems ― Spelling ― Writing ― Science/Social Studies ― Study Tips ― School Projects

The Discipline Helper

Smart parenting and discipline methods

Sections: Coolheaded Parenting ― Child Development ― Living with Teenagers ― Misbehavior ― ODD ― Angry Kid ― ADHD ― Learning Support (Lower Grades) ― Homework & Test Taking (Higher Grades) ― Self-care (for parents)

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