Category: Social Emotional
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4 Ways to Promote a Growth Mindset at Home
Fostering a growth mindset at home can empower children to embrace challenges, persist in the face of obstacles, and develop a lifelong love for learning. In this post, we’ll explore […]
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3 Strategies for Embracing Empathy in the Classroom
In today’s world, one skill stands out as a key foundation for building compassionate and adaptable individuals — empathy. As teachers, our role extends beyond imparting knowledge; we have the […]
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Announcing the 38th Annual Executive Function Conference
Thirty-eight years ago, while at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Lynn Meltzer founded the “Learning Disabilities Conference.” The first of its kind, this conference brought together theorists, researchers, and teachers to […]
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Emotions, Learning, and Gratitude: How to End the Day
When it comes to time management strategies, writing a “to-do list” is a classic. But for some students, creating a “what I did” list is a better way to boost […]
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The Making of a Good President: EF and SEL Strengths
Last year on the SMARTS blog, we explored what it takes to be a successful president. For decades, historians have examined the actions, speeches, and personalities of US presidents to […]
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Relationships in the Classroom: The Social-Emotional Foundation of Success
Building relationships in the classroom is essential for creating a positive and productive learning environment. While it’s not always easy to pause content instruction to foster relationships, numerous studies have […]
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Thinking Flexibly to Start the New Year
When it comes to traditions, many people carry out the same tried-and-true ones year after year. To start off 2023, here’s a fresh idea—shift perspectives and try out a “new” […]
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Learning to Give Students Grace
This post is part of a series that highlights themes and takeaways from ResearchILD’s 37th Annual Executive Function Conference: Executive Function & Social-Emotional Learning: Promoting Resilience, Stress Management, and Academic […]
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One Person Can Make a Difference
This post is part of a series that highlights themes and takeaways from ResearchILD’s 37th Annual Executive Function Conference: Executive Function & Social-Emotional Learning: Promoting Resilience, Stress Management, and Academic […]
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37th Annual EF Conference Highlight: ResearchILD and SMARTS Specialists
ResearchILD is excited to host a number of educational specialists, SMARTS experts, and teacher trainers at our 37th Annual Executive Function Conference on November 3 and 4. These speakers will […]