Jump to these times to hear: 1:20 - An overview 5:47 - Social and emotional benefits as a result of an improvement of creativity?  8:17 - What are good strategies when working with kids? 12:50 - How did military take this introduction to said strategies? 20:50 how can this can help teachers and educators ..read more

Jump to these times to hear: 4:15 - Considerations of alternative pathways in education 6:35 - As high school seniors approach graduation, how can we help them prepare for the challenges ahead? 12:22 - How can parents and educators collaborate to support high school students in developing long lasting social emotional skills? 17:40 - How can social emotional learning help high school students develop the resilience and adaptability they need to flourish? 21:00 - Self reflection & growth 25:30 - Final parting words ..read more

Jump to these times to hear: 2:40 - Physical activity and cognition 3:50 - Link between movement and development of social emotional skills 5:50 - High levels of fitness impact with children 8:28 - Recess and behavior 14:50- Recommendation for teachers to get more physical activity into the classroom 21:43 - Takeaway points for physical activity within the classroom ..read more

Teacher and SEL coordinator, Emily Case works at an Indigenous school in Miramichi, New Brunswick. In this episode, Emily and Anna-Lisa discuss adapting curriculum and SEL strategies into Indigenous classrooms. Fast forward to these points to hear: 2:01 Anna-Lisa's experiences teaching in First Nations schools 6:06 Lessons to share with other school leaders 11:10 Emily's tips to add more Indigenous resources to your classroom ..read more

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Julie Jones and Jed Deurybury, co-authors of The Playful Classroom, join us from their local coffee shop, which is their favorite place to play! Jed, Julie, and Anna-Lisa discuss the positive impacts of play in education and how play isn’t something that’s limited to early childhood. Fast forward to these points to hear: 4:20 Connections between play and SEL 5:20 Importance of recess during the school day 18:48 The eight different play personalities  ..read more

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, we are joined by Michael Horn, author of From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. Michael and ALM discuss how to create education for every child. Fast forward to these points to hear: 7:10- Anna-Lisa's educational past 10:00- Michael's opinion on grading schemes 15:20- Aspects that undermine learning ..read more

Join us for this special episode of Social Emotional Us as Anna-Lisa and co-author Melissa Ragan discuss their new book, The Social Emotional Classroom: A New Way to Nurture Students and Understand the Brain. Sold online on Amazon, Barns & Noble, BAM, and Hudson Booksellers!  Fast forward to these points to hear: 1:55 What is the central idea discussed in the book? 7:38 Who wrote what parts of the book? 12:53 What is it like working with a publisher? Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ryDSVomFj4U Buy now!  Amazon Barnes & Noble BAM  Hudson Booksellers ..read more

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Dr. Tehia Starker Glass & Dr. Lucritia Berry join Anna-Lisa to discuss how educators can teach against biases and help students thrive. Dr. Starker Glass and Dr. Berry co-wrote Teaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators & Parents, publishing this summer. Fast forward to these points to hear:  4:30- Dr. Glass & Dr. Berry’s recommendations for teachers 10:28- How teachers can support teaching for justice 23:30- Tips for our school districts can create more inclusive classrooms ..read more

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, we are joined by Dan Ryder, author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom. Dan and Anna-Lisa discuss integrating SEL into different subject areas besides the stereotypical classes. Fast forward to these points to hear:  6:45- How to integrate creativity 10:45- Why should school districts integrate creativity 23:00- The heart of education ..read more

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Dr. Lorea Martinez Perez, author of HEART in Mind, talks with Anna-Lisa about overdue improvements to educator support systems and how adult SEL can help teachers overcome burnout. Fast forward to these points to hear:  1:45- Teacher burnout 5:45- How to best support teachers 15:45- Teacher support and staff support 17:30- How teachers can bring these topics into their school ..read more