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Greeting students at the door is more than just a routine—it sets the tone for the day. It shows them you care and are ready to connect, helping them feel seen and valued. This simple act can make kids feel more comfortable and ready to learn as soon as they walk in. Follow for the best SEL tips for educators!

Double tap if you can relate!🤣 Teacher desk can look something like this at the start of the school bell and then shortly after a bit used!

✅ Follow for the best SEL tips for educators! Help students express their emotions with this simple DIY! Using paper cups, they can easily show how they’re feeling—whether it’s happy, sad, or excited—right from their desk. Empowering emotional regulation in the classroom!

Follow for the best SEL tips for educators! Tips for teachers and difficult students.

📌Save this for later! How to teach children to keep their hands to themselves🥺🎵 Use this song to the tune of the children’s nursery rhyme, “Are you sleeping?” Here is the song lyrics: I can sit still. I can sit still. Hands to self. Body calm. In my own space. Staying in my own space. Self control. Self-control.

Double tap if you can relate! Your students respect you because they recognize the culture and connection you've created in the classroom. They feel seen each day, so when an admin walks in, they show their respect by immediately showing off on your behalf, wanting to reflect the work you've put into creating a positive learning environment. It’s their way of saying, "We’ve got this because of you." Maybe one day it will be every day :)

✅ Follow for the best social-emotional learning tips for educators! Sometimes you just gotta keep it real! The secret to SKY Schools, Naturalness is Best! 🤣

Double tap if this is relatable! Try using a silent countdown or a calming gesture, like raising a hand, to signal students to refocus. Pairing this with positive reinforcement—acknowledging those who are ready—encourages others to follow without escalating frustration.

It might feel good in the moment, but now you’ve lowered the bar, and it usually doesn’t help in the long run. Instead, a helpful social-emotional learning (SEL) technique for managing students who talk back is Restorative Conversations. Here’s how it works: 1. Stay Calm and Acknowledge Feelings: Instead of reacting emotionally, calmly acknowledge the student’s emotions (e.g., “I can see you’re frustrated”). 2. Use “I” Statements: Say, “I need you to speak respectfully so we can solve this.” This avoids escalating tension. 3. Offer a Reset Option: Give the student a chance to reflect or cool off, such as taking a minute break to breathe or journaling their thoughts. Follow-Up with a Conversation: Later, discuss what happened, focusing on how they can express themselves more constructively next time. This approach helps build emotional awareness while reinforcing respectful communication and mutual problem-solving. ✅Follow for the best social-emotional learning tips for educators!

Double tap if this is relatable! Chek out our page for teaching strategies on dealing with situations like this to increase your well-being and your students and improve the classroom environment!