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5 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for High School Students

Mold your students into independent and meaningful contributors to society with these high school SEL activities based on CASEL's core competencies.

Sara Buren

Shaped Contributor

January 29, 2021

5 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Middle School

Teach your middle school students to become the best versions of themselves with these activities based on CASEL's five social-emotional learning core competencies.

Sara Buren

Shaped Contributor

December 10, 2020

Strategies to Teach Writing in Grades 3–12: Hear from the Experts

Listen to these podcasts from nationally acclaimed writing experts to help you find your stride when it comes to writing instruction for Grades 3-12.

Sara Buren

Shaped Contributor

October 16, 2020

4 Writing Prompts for Middle School Students to Practice Different Genres

Use these writing prompts for middle school students, along with accompanying rubrics and tips, to help them build their skills year-round.

Sara Buren

Shaped Contributor

October 02, 2020

5 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Elementary School

Use these social-emotional learning activities to work toward improving school culture, addressing discipline problems, and building strong relationships.

Sara Buren

Shaped Contributor

August 19, 2019

National Grammar Day: Four Simple Grammar Tips for Kids

In today’s digital age of texting, autocorrect, spell-checking and tweeting, grammar seems to take a backseat. And while digital linguistic conveniences (think LOL, BRB and BFF) are just that – convenient! – grammar is important because it helps us understand how language works.

Sara Buren

Shaped Contributor

February 27, 2015