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How Skateboarding Can Help Youth Reach Their Potential

Skateboarding can be a powerful tool to motivate and empower youth, helping them reach their full potential in various ways: Physical Confidence: Skateboarding helps kids build strength, coordination, and balance. By learning new tricks and overcoming obstacles, they gain confidence in their abilities. Embracing Creativity: Skateboarding is not just about doing tricks, it’s about self-expression. Kids can develop their own style and be creative by adapting tricks. Overcoming Fear and Failure: Skateboarding teaches kids to keep trying even if they fail. It helps them learn from mistakes and grow. They can apply this mindset to other areas of life too.… Read More »How Skateboarding Can Help Youth Reach Their Potential

Create Your Own Golden Gate Bridge Bookmarks!

We’re excited to share with you a free printable that your kids can use to design and color their very own Golden Gate Bridge bookmarks. Materials Needed: Instructions: Remember to have fun and encourage your children’s creativity throughout this activity. Keep the bookmarks for their favorite books or give them as gifts to friends and family who enjoy reading. Download the Golden Gate Bridge Bookmark Template Here

50 Years of Research, Still No Change in Policy

Educational institutions have been trying to show policymakers the issue of police presence in schools for DECADES. In the 1970s, the National Education Association (NEA) passed a resolution calling for an end to police in schools. ACLU In 2020, the NEA passed ANOTHER resolution calling for an end to police in schools. ACLU The resolution states: “The presence of police in schools creates a hostile learning environment for students of color and students with disabilities, and it criminalizes students for minor behavioral infractions.” The resolution called on the NEA to work with its affiliates to “advocate for the removal of… Read More »50 Years of Research, Still No Change in Policy

School to Prison Pipeline

Evidence shows that police presence in schools is not an effective way to improve school safety. Instead, schools should focus on implementing evidence-based solutions that promote positive student behavior and create a safe and supportive learning environment. The presence of police officers on school campuses negatively impacts the youth in a number of ways including: Evidence-based solutions that should be used instead of police officers in schools: In addition to the evidence-based solutions listed above, there are a number of other things that schools can do to improve school safety without involving police officers. These include: By focusing on these… Read More »School to Prison Pipeline

Unconditional Positive Regard

Unconditional positive regard is the acceptance and love of a child for who they are, regardless of their behavior. It’s essential for a child’s healthy development, including their self-esteem, self-determination, and motivation to succeed. When parents and teachers show unconditional positive regard for children, they’re communicating to the children that they are worthy of love and respect, even when they make mistakes. This helps children develop a positive sense of self-worth and to believe in themselves. Children that receive unconditional positive regard, are more likely to view challenges as opportunities for growth and development. They become receptive to constructive feedback,… Read More »Unconditional Positive Regard

How Positive Parenting Protects Kids’ Brains from Stress

Stress can be tough on kids, especially their brains. One of the most important things you can do for your child is to be a positive parent. Positive parenting means being loving and supportive, setting clear rules and expectations, and praising your child when they do good things. It also means listening to your child when they’re upset and helping them to find healthy ways to deal with their emotions. Expressing unconditional positive regard evokes confidence, curiosity and intrinsic motivation to succeed.   Positive parenting isn’t always easy, but it’s one of the most important things you can do for your… Read More »How Positive Parenting Protects Kids’ Brains from Stress

How Positive Parenting Protects Kids’ Brains from Stress

Stress can be tough on kids, especially their brains. One of the most important things you can do for your child is to be a positive parent. Positive parenting means being loving and supportive, setting clear rules and expectations, and praising your child when they do good things. It also means listening to your child when they’re upset and helping them to find healthy ways to deal with their emotions. Expressing unconditional positive regard evokes confidence, curiosity and intrinsic motivation to succeed.   Positive parenting isn’t always easy, but it’s one of the most important things you can do for your… Read More »How Positive Parenting Protects Kids’ Brains from Stress

Motivation & Learning

MOTIVATION & LEARNING Motivation is a key factor in student engagement and learning. When students are motivated, they’re more likely to be engaged in the learning process, retain more information, and perform at one’s highest level. Types of Motivation:  Intrinsic Motivation Vs. Extrinsic Motivation Intrinsic – An internal drive that comes from within. Extrinsic – A drive that comes from external factors.  Extrinsic motivation comes from other factors like rewards, punishment, or even pressure from others. Research shows that intrinsic motivation is a more powerful predictor of student engagement and learning than extrinsic motivation. When students are intrinsically motivated, they’re… Read More »Motivation & Learning

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Behavior Hacks to Set a Positive School Tone This School Year

Behavior Management Strategies to Establish a Positive Classroom Culture Establishing a positive classroom tone is crucial for a successful school year. Here are seven specific actions teachers could take during the first week of school to set a positive classroom tone: Establish Clear Expectations: Clearly communicate your behavioral expectations to students from the beginning. Set clear rules and consequences for the classroom and ensure that students understand them. Create a Welcoming Environment: Set up the physical space in a way that is inviting and conducive to learning. Arrange desks or tables in a way that encourages collaboration and interaction among… Read More »Behavior Hacks to Set a Positive School Tone This School Year