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08/08/2025

Setting up an SEL classroom begins with creating a calm, distraction-free space where learning and growth flourish—both academically and emotionally. 🌟

Incorporating tools like a calm down corner, flexible seating, thoughtful storage, and simple systems foster focus and support every student. 📚

08/06/2025

📣 Calling all followers! Momentous Institute is vying for a spot at 2026, and we need your vote to make it happen!

This year, we’re bringing a powerful session to the table: Beyond the Lockdown: What School Safety Misses About the Developing Brain

This must-attend session will:
🧠 Dive into child development and brain basics
🌟 Explore the impact of stress and trauma, including how lockdown drills affect students’ mental health
💡 Share strategies for a mental health-first approach to school safety

Help us bring this vital conversation to the stage! Voting ends Sunday, 8/24. 🗳️ Cast your vote: https://loom.ly/R9S0KOw

See you at ! 🚀

08/01/2025

Classroom transitions can be a challenge! 🚶🔄🚶

They can disrupt focus, raise energy levels, and even cause anxiety for some students. But with the right cues, you can make transitions smoother and more manageable.

Here are a few ideas to try:

👀 Visual cues – Flicker the lights to signal a change.
🔔 Auditory cues – Use a bell or timer to grab attention.
✋ Kinesthetic cues – Try a finger countdown or raising your hand.

What’s your favorite way to help students transition seamlessly?

07/30/2025

Ms.Torres’ first grade classroom = SEL goals! Flexible seating, sensory toys, and a calm down corner? Come on in and take a look around… 👀

07/28/2025

An intentional classroom setup fosters belonging, connection, and independence for students. 💡✨

Here are 4 essential spaces every SEL classroom should include:

1️⃣ Large group space: Perfect for community-building activities like morning circle, breathing exercises, and mindful warmups. 🧘
2️⃣ Independent workspace: Quiet spots for students to focus and work at their own pace. 📝
3️⃣ Collaborative spaces: Designed for teamwork and peer learning in smaller groups. 🤝
4️⃣ Calm down space: A cozy area for emotional regulation, complete with beanbags, pillows, and maybe even a few stuffies. 🧸

07/22/2025

Hey teachers! 🧑‍🏫 Back-to-school season can be chaotic, but let’s not forget what really matters: helping little learners develop the social-emotional skills they need to thrive. 🌱

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share tips to help you turn your classroom into a space where students feel supported, safe, and ready to grow. Stay tuned!

07/21/2025

Gradually facing challenging social situations can build confidence and equip teens with new strategies for coping with anxiety. This might include:

🏞️ Meeting up with a friend in a public place, rather than at home
😊 Smiling at people on the street
📱 Calling a store and asking what time they close
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Attending a small event with a safe friend or adult
💬 Asking a barista or cashier how their day is going
🍽️ Ordering for themselves at a restaurant

With support like therapy, self-care, and practice, teens can move past fear and rediscover connection. 💙

07/16/2025

Technology will continue to play an important role in how teens connect. 💻

Consider these tips for helping teens create healthy screen habits:

📱 Teach teens online safety, from posting on social media to spotting scams—it’s as vital as any other type of safety.
📱 Help teens use technology to foster in-person connections by setting up opportunities to meet in the real world.
📱 Set tech boundaries together. Teens know their tech habits best and can help create healthier limits with your guidance.

07/14/2025

Many are still processing the emotional toll of the devastating Central Texas floods. It’s important to acknowledge and honor these feelings as we work together to find ways to heal. ❤️‍🩹

We’ve gathered additional resources on grief and loss to support families and communities during this time: https://loom.ly/xzDFGeI

07/05/2025

Natural disasters don’t just impact places; they impact people, especially kids.

Children may not show it, but even hearing about a disaster can leave them scared, anxious, or confused, especially if other children are involved. Your presence is their greatest source of comfort in an uncertain world.

Here’s what you can do to be the support they need:

✅ Stay calm
🗣️ Ask how they’re feeling
🛡️ Reassure their safety
🤝 Be ready to listen - now or later

Read the full article in our stories or visit https://loom.ly/WfcCGgA

07/03/2025

Does your teen seem to want nothing to do with you? 🫤 It can be tough to connect during these years, but it’s normal! 💡

Here are a few ways to bridge the gap:

✨ Pause and reflect on your own teen years
✨ Practice empathy for their big changes
✨ Be a stable support system
✨ Spend time together without distractions
✨ Minimize criticism

Teens may pull away, but with the right approach, you can stay connected. 💛

If your teen seems disengaged or uninterested in what you have to say, check out the comments for effective ways to reconnect.

07/01/2025

Mood swings in teens can feel like a whirlwind. 🌪️ But did you know their nervous system plays a huge role in how they process stress and emotions?

During adolescence, the nervous system is more sensitive and reactive, making teens feel fine one moment and overwhelmed the next. It’s constantly working overtime to help them manage the ups and downs of this transformative stage of life.

Understanding this can help us approach teen mood swings with empathy and patience. 💛

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