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How to Be a Good Friend: 12 Social Habits Every Middle Schooler Needs to Learn (with printable)
Teaching students how to build positive social lives is a must. And not just because middle schoolers are obsessed with their social lives. But because the status of our social well-being matters a lot. Like, determine the overall quality of your life a lot (watch this). Connection. Friendship. Belonging. Not only are these the driving…
Read More(Wellness Basics) What is Social Health?
The Wellness Basics series is back! In this series, we chat about the basics of wellness, well-being, and learning how to thrive. Today’s topic is Social Health. Want to empower your students to thrive? Check out the Wellness Basics series! Click To Tweet What is Social Health? Social Health is all about being connected and belonging. It…
Read MoreBack-to-School Resource Round-Up (with some freebies)
And just like that, it’s August. There’s something so incredibly inspiring about the month of August in the life of a teacher. Time for a fresh start. Opportunity for a new beginning. The endless possibilities. It’s just so exciting! And almost makes me wish I was gonna be teaching this year. I say…
Read MoreMedia Audit: Taking a Critical Look at How the Media Impacts Social Well-Being
As part of a recent Social Heath unit, I asked my students to take a critical look at how the media impacts social well-being. This blog post is a look at the activity they did. My students are constantly bombarded with subtle and not so subtle messages from the media. Whether it comes…
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