Before the Bell Rings

As the school year winds down, we reflect on the importance of slowing down, recharging, and embracing social-emotional wellness during the summer months. We share practical ways educators can reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, rest, hobbies, meaningful relationships, local adventures, and guilt-free downtime. From journaling and quiet moments to professional growth opportunities and r...

From Roblox videos to “self-improvement” gurus, today’s kids are growing up in a nonstop stream of influence. This episode explores how algorithms, influencers, and parasocial relationships shape the way young people think about masculinity, beauty, success, and self-worth. We unpack the hidden messages behind the content kids consume, the pressure to monetize attention, and how parents and teache...

What’s really happening in the brain when stress and anxiety take over? In this episode, we break it down in a way that actually makes sense and is immediately useful. You’ll explore how the brain responds to big emotions, why “name it to tame it” works, and what’s going on beneath the surface when students feel overwhelmed. Plus, we share practical, classroom-ready strategies to help students bui...

Have you ever asked your child how their day was and got the response "fine?" That "fine" may not give you a lot of information but the body language and tone will! In this week's episode, we dive into how ideas for how to support families at home and how to stay connected to your kids. It takes a village!

With social media and technology being more prevalent in our society, teaching kids how to appropriately use these mediums is vital. If you are wondering how to even begin those conversations, we provide some ideas about what ages to have the conversations as well as how to address it.

Have you hit a slump with your teaching and need some new ideas? This episode gives several easy ways to add SEL activities into your instruction. These activities take little to no prep time.

Think of students in your classroom. Do you have the students that are eager to learn and doing all the right things? Do you have any students that tend to shut down, overreact to situations that are not a big deal? In this episode, we give you ways to work with students that may have experienced trauma.

Students are entering our school buildings with stressors that effect how they handle conflict and emotions. We explain what trauma is and how students display this in the classroom. We discuss how to identify the trauma and what supports students need.

Is SEL just a fad? What program do I need to teach SEL skills? These are just a few of the commonly asked questions about SEL. Listen to hear answers and more!

What do you do when you are feeling out of sorts or anxious? How do students cope with that same feeling? This episode gives some ideas of how to ground yourself and model for others those skills.

Self care is not just important for taking care of yourself, but also showing your students and family what needs to be prioritize. If basic needs are not being met, then how can anyone be productive? This episode goes into some easy things to add into your daily routine to improve your mindset.

What happens in the brain when students experience emotional dysregulation, and why do reasoning and self-control seem to disappear in the moment? In this episode, we break down the neuroscience behind stress responses and share simple, practical strategies educators can use to help students co-regulate, reset, and build lasting self-regulation skills.

This episode focuses on practical ideas for how to build a school wide community as well as strengthen a classroom community.

Say hello to Shayla and Amy, 2 SEL coaches that want to help and support educators.