Mental Health
Find compassionate perspectives and evidence-based strategies to foster school environments that promote psychological well-being and support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges.
11 Picture Books to Help Young Students Manage Their Worries
These engaging books and guided questions can help young learners manage back-to-school anxiety, as well as worries in general.693How to Help Students Manage Their Emotions
High school teachers can give students encouragement, and direct them to credible resources and assistance when needed.230Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.4k
When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.121.7kA Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in with an adult at the start and end of each day.89.7k6 Strategies to Help Neurodiverse Students Fully Engage in Class
Every classroom has neurodiverse students, and these tips from a neurodiverse teacher can guide them to feel focused and ready to learn.973
Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being
The pandemic has revealed—and exacerbated—inequities that hold many students back. Here’s how teachers can help.27.6kHelping Students Reacclimate to Being With Others All Day
Many students are still a little overwhelmed at being around their peers, though they’re also excited. Some simple strategies can help them adjust to being back in school.10.5k60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.44.6kAfter Social Isolation, Preparing Our Youngest Students to Thrive
How early-grade teachers tackled a chaotic year and helped the youngest learners acclimate to life in (actual) school. It’s work that's likely to continue this school year.1.8k
In High School, the Kids Are Not All Right
With social and academic pressure mounting, a teacher shares what he’s learned about tracking his students’ mental well-being.41.6k
A De-escalation Exercise for Upset Students
A simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.23.9k
The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.32.3k6 Questions To Help Students Cope With Everyday Stress
Stress can be an overwhelming force in teenagers’ lives. A few simple questions can help them find relief and get back to learning.1.6kTrauma is ‘Written Into Our Bodies’—but Educators Can Help
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first surgeon general, on the impact of multigenerational adversity, SEL in the classroom, and the transformational powers of meditation.14.2k
