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Jump to these times to hear: 5:29 -  Your book is divided into 12 primary chapters, How did you decide upon those chapter concepts? 18:20 - The impact for teachers utilizing this curriculum? 24:40 - The power of teachers believing in this!

Jump to these times to hear: 1:20 - An overview 5:47 - Social and emotional benefits as a result of an improvement of creativity? 8:17 - What are good strategies when working with kids?12:50 - How did military take this introduction to said strategies?20:50 how can this can help teachers and educators?

Jump to these times to hear: 4:15 - Considerations of alternative pathways in education6:35 - As high school seniors approach graduation, how can we help them prepare for the challenges ahead? 12:22 - How can parents and educators collaborate to support high school students in developing long lasting social emotional skills? 17:40 - How can social emotional learning help high school students develop the resilience and adaptability they need to flourish?21:00 - Self reflection & growth25:30 - Final parting words

Jump to these times to hear: 1:10 - Misinformation regarding SEL 4:04 - Helpful resources for SEL fact versus fiction 10:30 How to find like minded individuals and community 11:20 - The role of teachers and parents 15:17 - How to effectively advocate for SEL

Jump to these times to hear: 2:40 - Physical activity and cognition 3:50 - Link between movement and development of social emotional skills 5:50 - High levels of fitness impact with children 8:28 - Recess and behavior 14:50- Recommendation for teachers to get more physical activity into the classroom 21:43 - Takeaway points for physical activity within the classroom

Teacher and SEL coordinator, Emily Case works at an Indigenous school in Miramichi, New Brunswick. In this episode, Emily and Anna-Lisa discuss adapting curriculum and SEL strategies into Indigenous classrooms. Fast forward to these points to hear: 2:01 Anna-Lisa's experiences teaching in First Nations schools 6:06 Lessons to share with other school leaders 11:10 Emily's tips to add more Indigenous resources to your classroom

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Julie Jones and Jed Deurybury, co-authors of The Playful Classroom, join us from their local coffee shop, which is their favorite place to play! Jed, Julie, and Anna-Lisa discuss the positive impacts of play in education and how play isn’t something that’s limited to early childhood. Fast forward to these points to hear: 4:20 Connections between play and SEL 5:20 Importance of recess during the school day 18:48 The eight different play personalities 

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, we are joined by Michael Horn, author of From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. Michael and ALM discuss how to create education for every child. Fast forward to these points to hear: 7:10- Anna-Lisa's educational past 10:00- Michael's opinion on grading schemes 15:20- Aspects that undermine learning

Join us for this special episode of Social Emotional Us as Anna-Lisa and co-author Melissa Ragan discuss their new book, The Social Emotional Classroom: A New Way to Nurture Students and Understand the Brain. Sold online on Amazon, Barns & Noble, BAM, and Hudson Booksellers!  Fast forward to these points to hear: 1:55 What is the central idea discussed in the book? 7:38 Who wrote what parts of the book? 12:53 What is it like working with a publisher? Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ryDSVomFj4U Buy now!  Amazon Barnes & Noble BAM  Hudson Booksellers

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Dr. Tehia Starker Glass & Dr. Lucritia Berry join Anna-Lisa to discuss how educators can teach against biases and help students thrive. Dr. Starker Glass and Dr. Berry co-wrote Teaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators & Parents, publishing this summer. Fast forward to these points to hear:  4:30- Dr. Glass & Dr. Berry’s recommendations for teachers 10:28- How teachers can support teaching for justice 23:30- Tips for our school districts can create more inclusive classrooms

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, we are joined by Dan Ryder, author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom. Dan and Anna-Lisa discuss integrating SEL into different subject areas besides the stereotypical classes. Fast forward to these points to hear:  6:45- How to integrate creativity 10:45- Why should school districts integrate creativity 23:00- The heart of education

In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Dr. Lorea Martinez Perez, author of HEART in Mind, talks with Anna-Lisa about overdue improvements to educator support systems and how adult SEL can help teachers overcome burnout. Fast forward to these points to hear:  1:45- Teacher burnout 5:45- How to best support teachers 15:45- Teacher support and staff support 17:30- How teachers can bring these topics into their school