Keep it light-hearted. Teens need to feel comfortable in order to learn (as we all do). Maintaining a relaxed classroom atmosphere helps this. While it may seem like teens have nothing to worry about, this age is actually a stressful time. Don’t underestimate the anxiety your students may...
Learn classroom strategies for supporting students with anxiety and create a supportive environment for their well-being.
1Teaching Math, Teaching Anxiety In a new study about the way kids learn math in elementary school, the psychologists at the University of Chicago Sian Beilock and Susan Levine found a surprising relationship between what female teachers think and what female students learn: If a female teacher ...
As the "custodians of knowledge," teachers have access to a vast array of books and other resources that they can unleash to help kids of all ages cope with anxiety. Encourage reading activities to help your students escape reality. When reading, they can also find characters who deal with ...
If you’re the adult in the aforementioned scenario, let me suggest that teaching kids physical activities isn’t yet for you–at least not until you can manage your own anxiety a bit better. That’s not to say that there’s anything wrong with such people, but a teacher’s job is to...
Is social anxiety holding your child back? Although social anxiety is not the same thing as introversion, many introverted kids experience this painful and isolating condition. The truth is your childcanlearn the skills to overcome their social anxiety, and our partner Natasha Daniels can show them...
I teach middle school kids. I have a poster that reads "How can I make a difference?" above my desk in the classroom. I'm aware of my strengths and weaknesses like never before in my 9-year teaching career - all thanks to you! My Aspergers students LOVE the “Caught-You-Being-Succ...
When kids learn not to fight their emotions, anxiety and stress can be reduced or eliminated. Guidance for Parents As parents, it’s sometimes hard to tell what our children are going through deep down. Tantrums, defiance, or aggressive behavior are not always clear indications of the underlyin...
Your anxiety screams! I know you, not your representative. I see you. Do you see me? I see you through all the pretense. You can’t fool me. I hear you. Do you hear me? I hear you as you whisper. Don’t whisper; speak up. ...
And it all adds up to a simple, uncomplicated, happier life with less stress and anxiety. At the end of the day, isn’t that what we all want for our kids? Love this article? Receive others just like it once per week directly in your mailbox.Click hereto join us… we’ll even ge...