IT'S NOT MY JOB!
Explain that some people believe that “I am not responsible for anything” and others believe that “I am responsible for the things that I...
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adinalisw
Aug 24, 20223 min read
LETTING GO - A PRESCHOOL STORY
Explain that it is normal for us to get angry about certain things but that we can also choose not to be angry. Explain that some people...
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adinalisw
Aug 10, 20222 min read
I'M PROUD OF MYSELF-A PRESCHOOL STORY
Explain to that some people believe that “I’m can’t do anything right” and others believe that “I am proud of the things that I do well”...
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adinalisw
Jun 10, 20223 min read
YOU GOTTA KNOW WHEN TO FOLD 'EM
“I keep hoping that this is the one. No, he still doesn’t talk that much. But he’ll open up. Sure, he’s not that interested in doing...
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adinalisw
Jun 2, 20223 min read
HALLMARK, HARLEQUIN AND RELATIONSHIPS
“I’m telling you, the perfect person will show up at my doorstep. They will check off every single thing on my list. We will never have...
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adinalisw
May 12, 20223 min read
TIME WELL SPENT?
“Why is that pile of papers not straight? I know that’s not how I left it. What is going on? I know I just alphabetized those books –...
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adinalisw
May 4, 20223 min read
“THE SECRET OF LIFE IS ENJOYING THE PASSAGE OF TIME…”
“Just follow the ball. Sounded so simple. How clutzy can I be? Why can’t I get this? I missed every single volley. What is my...
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adinalisw
Apr 27, 20223 min read
INCREASING WIN-WIN RELATIONSHIPS
"Sure I remember our lunch plans. 1:00 right? Well, I guess I can make it for 12:00 if I change my doctor’s appointment. You want to...
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adinalisw
Mar 30, 20222 min read
HOW CAN I POSSIBLY LIKE MYSELF?
“Yuck – crooked teeth; graying hair that’s getting harder and harder to cover; a waist that I haven’t seen in a decade; - How can I...
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adinalisw
Mar 23, 20224 min read
WE CAN WORK IT OUT
“I started my morning behind some idiot going 25 in a 35. Followed in quick succession by my boss putting yet one more thing on my plate....
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adinalisw
Feb 22, 20223 min read
EDITING OUR LIFE SCRIPTS
“Open the drapes, grab my coffee. Okay. What are the problems going to be today? What’s not gonna work? What am I gonna do wrong? ...
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adinalisw
Feb 16, 20224 min read
BECOMING OUR BEST SELVES
Social-emotional learning helps us become the best possible versions of ourselves. While we make this available for children and...
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adinalisw
Feb 9, 20222 min read
TEACHING OUT OF THE BOX
We can find more and more opportunities for joyful teaching, learning, and building social-emotional intelligence, if we allow ourselves...
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adinalisw
Jan 6, 20223 min read
DESIGNING MYSELF-SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GOALS
You have an exciting, impactful opportunity ahead of you. You can help students take important steps toward becoming who they want to be...
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adinalisw
Dec 8, 20213 min read
RISK ANALYSIS FOR RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
You can offer your students the opportunity to practice the important job of responsible decision-making. This blog will offer a process...
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adinalisw
Nov 30, 20213 min read
SEL STANDARD - RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
The ultimate goal of our social-emotional teaching has been to empower students’ socially-emotionally intelligent choices. This can be...
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adinalisw
Nov 18, 20213 min read
SOCIAL AWARENESS TO SOCIAL ACTION
You have the exciting opportunity to empower students to make a positive contribution to class, school, and community. The suggested...
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adinalisw
Nov 10, 20213 min read
SEL STANDARDS AND THE GOLDEN RULE
This blog will examine the next steps in building social intelligence. We will address ways to build on students’ awareness of others’...
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adinalisw
Oct 26, 20212 min read
SEL STANDARDS - INTERESTS, GOALS, AND THE FUTURE
This blog will continue to explore effective ways to build students’ social-emotional intelligence and fulfill the SEL standards. We...
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adinalisw
Oct 4, 20214 min read
NOT MY JOB - OR IS IT?
This week, we will continue to focus on the competency of Self-Management. Earlier blogs have offered help with this through the...
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