by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Pillar, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher-Centered PD
Ah, mid-January. The holiday glow has faded, and the next break feels like it’s a lifetime away. The excitement of the new school year is long gone, and the days can feel like an endless loop of planning, grading, and managing student emotions. Sound familiar? This...
by guest blogger | Arts Education and Integration, For Arts Teachers, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
Movement and music are powerful tools for helping students understand and manage their emotions. When you incorporate dance and rhythmic activities into the classroom, students can gain deeper insights into how emotions affect their bodies and minds. These creative...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
Here’s an overview of what Social-Emotional Learning is and how it already plays a BIG role in your classroom!As you’re listening, be sure to add a comment and let us know your thoughts on SEL in schools. Are you ready to make SEL part of your...
by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher-Centered PD
Teaching is Tough Teaching is tough and classroom disruptions keep ramping up. This can lead to you feeling on the brink of burnout. The thing is, you are a caring, creative teacher. You are built to teach. And your students deserve to learn in a safe, learning...
by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher Self-Care
You wear so many hats as a teacher! I remember years ago seeing something like this (way pre-Covid) and thinking, “Yup! That’s about right.” If you’ve ever felt under the pressure of all these labels, you’re not alone. And if...
