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How to Talk to Teens About: Relationships and Safety

21 Feb

Being a teen is a really confusing time. You are struggling to be independent and find out how to fit in this world. Now throw in dating into the mix and whew… Many teens struggle to know how to act, or what to say, and some are just glad that someone is showing an interest in them. They have all ... Read More about How to Talk to Teens About: Relationships and Safety

Fun & Easy Kindness Lessons & Activities that will Engage Teens

Classroom and Group Management· Life, Social, and Emotional Skills

2 Feb

Sometimes we get caught up in everyday life stresses that we forget how we act towards others. Not only does this happen to us, but it is most likely happening to our students as well. Even though as educators we have seen some crazy things, it still hits us a little bit when we see our ... Read More about Fun & Easy Kindness Lessons & Activities that will Engage Teens

Popular Myths You Need to Know About Hispanic Heritage

Cultural Competency

11 Oct

Every day, we encounter microaggressions and myths about Hispanic heritage. Microaggressions can be subconscious and subtle bias towards a marginalized group of people. Although some people may feel they are making a statement to connect to someone from a Hispanic or Latino(a) background, the ... Read More about Popular Myths You Need to Know About Hispanic Heritage

10 Strategies To Remember Student Names

Classroom and Group Management

4 Aug

At the start of each new year, whether it’s for school, a program, or a workshop, it’s inevitable that we have to learn the names of the incoming students and/or participants. Some people have an amazing knack for remembering names. I am definitely not one of those people. I am actually ... Read More about 10 Strategies To Remember Student Names