You can teach the whole
'whole-child' and still get
through your curriculum.
Nothing is more frustrating than working so hard on lesson planning, then to lose teaching and learning time to disruptions, distractions, lethargy, and lack of focus. And trying to meet all students' needs - academic, social, and emotional, can be overwhelming.
Yet, we often overlook the most powerful tools we have. The tools of self-regulation, the ones that help us help ourselves - calm down, connect, focus, and find joy, are possible for all kids.
Actually, as human beings we do this automatically. We get a drink of water when we are thirsty and go to bed when we're tired. But we can learn to enhance these skills so we can get back teaching time, keep kids in class and learning, and truly support the 'whole child '.