Being asked to switch gears is a common trigger for problem behavior like whining, stalling and tantrums. childmind.org/article/why-do…

Today in the wonderful world of prek, we used a knife (with an adult) to cut circle slices from a watermelon. Then we took cookie cutters, plastic cutlery and cut and scooped our own watermelon slice. Then we ate it as we cut and scooped. Yum! Scotts Ridge ES #finemotor

Prek explored shaving cream and paint today! We drew shapes and mock letters with our fingers. We talked about what it feels like. We mixed blue and yellow to make green and then we added purple, red, and brown. By the end, it looked like chocolate pudding. Scotts Ridge ES

It was such a hot day Scotts Ridge ES that prek decided to have water play! During water play, we are working on a lot of skills; taking turns, sharing space, waiting (so hard), and communication. The kids had so much fun. #crushingitthroughplay #waterway #socialemotionalskills

The School Family is key to building successful schools. #iHeartCD

Traditional praise is about overlaying children's sense of self with judgments about who we think they should be. Encouragement is about accepting children for who they are. #iHeartCD

Helping one concerned parent find the right way to respond when a child acts up. childmind.org/ask-an-expert-…

How to help neurodiverse students be focused, organized, and calm in class. edutopia.org/article/6-stra…

In the far-western reaches of the state, two men who learned to quilt from the communities around them are dispelling stereotypes while continuing a beloved — and necessary — mountain tradition. ourstate.com/stitches-in-ti…

Moving your hands while talking is completely natural, aids oral fluency, and cements understanding—for both teachers and students. 🙌🏾 edutopia.org/article/tips-u…

Throughout the week we've shared examples about how to apply the Safekeeper Job in a school setting, but you may be wondering how to apply it at home. Listen in as Jill Molli shares the answer to that question as well as how to adapt it to work with children of all ages.

Kids with a serious aversion to many foods may need help with food habits and overcoming avoidance. childmind.org/article/more-t…

It's all about pumpkins in the Scotts Ridge ES Part Day Prek room! Today, we voted by putting our magnet pic underneath the picture of the pumpkin we wanted to carve into our pumpkin. The kiddos had a great time using a mallet to hammer shapes into the pumpkin. #crushingit #Fall

I'm telling y'all Scotts Ridge ES Part Day Prek we are all about those pumpkins! Not only did we carve a pumpkin, we scooped out cooked pumpkin, pureed it, whisked it with milk, sugar, and vanilla. Then we put it into the ice cream machine and made our very own pumpkin ice cream.

We cannot teach responsibility by demanding or threatening children into admitting their mistakes; we teach it through creating the safety and connection needed for them to reflect and listen to the messages their feelings provide about their impact on the world. #iHeartCD

Breathe with the star and focus on moving your diaphragm. ⭐️ If your diaphragm is not moving, your prefrontal lobes are not fully engaged. If your prefrontal lobes are not fully engaged, you will be reactive instead of responsive. #iHeartCD