social-emotional learning - Tammys Teaching Tools https://tammysteachingtools.com Tammy's Teaching Tools to Make Learning Fun Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:28:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://tammysteachingtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Tammy-Toolbox-Favicon-3-32x32.png social-emotional learning - Tammys Teaching Tools https://tammysteachingtools.com 32 32 Let’s Pretend, Dramatic Play in the Classroom https://tammysteachingtools.com/lets-pretend-dramatic-play/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-pretend-dramatic-play Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:28:37 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=6673 Let’s Pretend, Dramatic Play in Early Childhood Education As a kid, did you ever play dress-up with your friends or have a tea party with your stuffed animals? These playful activities were more than just fun and games. They were actually helping you develop important life skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Dramatic play, or pretend play, is vital to early childhood education. Let’s explore why it’s so important and how you can encourage […]

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]]> 6 Quick Tips to Teach the Power of Gratitude https://tammysteachingtools.com/tips-to-teach-the-power-of-gratitude/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-to-teach-the-power-of-gratitude Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:01:51 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=5965 Teach the Power of Gratitude The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and reflection. It’s also a great opportunity to teach kids the power of gratitude. Why is Gratitude so Powerful?  Gratitude activities for kids are a great way to teach them how to recognize and appreciate the good things in their lives.  Gratitude is one of the most important virtues we can teach our children. It helps us appreciate what we have, […]

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]]> Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One https://tammysteachingtools.com/classroom-calm-down-corner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=classroom-calm-down-corner Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:53:47 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=5845 Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One Like most teachers, you’re always looking for new ways to help your students calm down and focus. A calm-down corner can be a great addition to your classroom! This post will give you tips on setting up a calm-down corner and what kinds of things you can put in it. Creating a calm-down corner is a great way to promote positive behavior in your […]

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]]> Pets Can Improve Social-Emotional Skills https://tammysteachingtools.com/pets-can-improve-social-emotional-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pets-can-improve-social-emotional-skills Mon, 02 May 2022 21:42:45 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=5344 Pets Can Improve Social-Emotional Skills in Kids Did you know that pets have been proven to improve the social-emotional skills of kids?  Guess what? Reading about pets can have the same benefits!  It’s true!  Kids need to have a pet in their lives. There, I said it. Now, before you go judging me, hear me out. A recent study conducted by Current Psychology has found that having a pet can be incredibly beneficial for a […]

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]]> A Children’s Book that Teaches Anger Management Skills https://tammysteachingtools.com/a-childrens-book-that-teaches-anger-management-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-childrens-book-that-teaches-anger-management-skills Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:27:18 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=5251 How can an alpaca teach anger-management skills? Let Apollo the Alpaca teach you why social-emotional skills and coping strategies are a must in today’s stressful world. Tammy Fortune, Author, and Joanna Jarc Robinson, Illustrator/educational professional, discuss how the book, Alpacas Don’t Get Angry! gives children the knowledge to effectively manage anger and other tough emotions. See the full Mom’s Choice Awards Interview here.   Why should children learn anger-management skills? Children learn what they observe […]

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