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by Pat McManus
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic on a wide variety of things is still unknown, there is so much we can only speculate- that people had a roug...
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building healthy relationships,
CASEL Framework,
Coronavirus and Teaching,
Different Ways to Use Music in the Classroom,
Empathy,
How to Make Responsible Decisions,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Music's Impact on the Learning Process,
New Curriculum Available,
Online Curriculum,
Positive Self-Talk,
Relationship Skills,
Responsible Decision Making,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
social awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teachers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL
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by Pat McManus
The Developmental Assets Framework created by Search Institute identifies 40 positive strengths and supports that young people need to succeed. Roc...
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building healthy relationships,
CASEL Framework,
Different Ways to Use Music in the Classroom,
Empathy,
How to Make Responsible Decisions,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
Music's Impact on the Learning Process,
Online Curriculum,
Relationship Skills,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
self-awareness,
Self-Management Skills,
Setting Boundaries,
social awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teacher Appreciation Week,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL,
Ways to Calm Yourself Down
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by Pat McManus
Friday, October 7 is world smile day! This observational day is recognized on the first Friday of October every year to celebrate the smiley face. ...
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CASEL Framework,
Different Ways to Use Music in the Classroom,
differentiated instruction tailoring lessons to fit the needs of students,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health Awareness Month,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Online Curriculum,
Positive Messages,
Positive Self-Talk,
Relationship Skills,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
self-awareness,
social awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teachers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL,
World Smile Day
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by Pat McManus
One of the five core competencies of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is self-awareness. CASEL defines self-awareness as the ability to understand...
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CASEL Framework,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Rock Digi,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
self-awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL,
what is self-awareness
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by Pat McManus
As the summer is coming to a close, and school years are starting – we wanted to welcome all of the new teachers that are going to be starting this...
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7 Tips for New Teachers Starting the School Year,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
New Curriculum Available,
Online Curriculum,
Positive Messages,
Relationship Skills,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teachers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL,
Your Spark
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by Pat McManus
June 8th is National Best Friends Day! Today is a day to celebrate your friendships and to show gratitude for the connections that you possess.
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building healthy relationships,
CASEL Framework,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
National Best Friends Day,
Online Curriculum,
Relationship Skills,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
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by Pat McManus
Summer is upon us, and that means hot weather perfect for spending time outdoors. We spend so much time staring at our screens, whether it’s lookin...
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Empathy,
How to Make Responsible Decisions,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Online Curriculum,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL
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by Pat McManus
So often we forget to celebrate our strengths. Many people are quick to see where they come up short in life rather than seeing their strengths. ...
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CASEL Framework,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health Awareness Month,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Online Curriculum,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
self-awareness,
Self-Management Skills,
social awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
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by Pat McManus
As a society, we are developing quite a complicated relationship with technology- more specifically social media. There is a generational divide as...
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building healthy relationships,
Coronavirus and Teaching,
Different Ways to Use Music in the Classroom,
differentiated instruction tailoring lessons to fit the needs of students,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
mental wellness,
Responsible Decision Making,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
self-awareness,
Self-Management Skills,
social awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL
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by Pat McManus
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." – William Arthur Ward
This ...
Posted in
Coronavirus and Teaching,
Different Ways to Use Music in the Classroom,
differentiated instruction tailoring lessons to fit the needs of students,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health Awareness Month,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Online Curriculum,
Relationship Skills,
Responsible Decision Making,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
Self-Management Skills,
social awareness,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teacher Appreciation Week,
Teachers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Using Music to Teach SEL
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by Pat McManus
As we near the end of this school year, everyone is taking a breath of relief that it’s over. To some, this signals the true end of Coronavirus’ ef...
Posted in
Coronavirus and Teaching,
Different Ways to Use Music in the Classroom,
differentiated instruction tailoring lessons to fit the needs of students,
Empathy,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Online Curriculum,
Rock Digi,
Rock Digi Music,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teachers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Using Music to Teach,
Using Music to Teach SEL
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by Pat McManus
Over the last few years, we have taken notice that the mental health of children and young people appears to be suffering more than it ever has bef...
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and How that Impacts Students’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
building healthy relationships,
CASEL Framework,
differentiated instruction tailoring lessons to fit the needs of students,
Empathy,
How to Make Responsible Decisions,
mental health,
Mental Health and SEL,
Mental Health SEL and Substance Abuse Prevention,
mental wellness,
Online Curriculum,
Pursuing What You Love,
Relationship Skills,
Responsible Decision Making,
Rock Digi,
Rock In Prevention,
SEL,
Social Emotional Learning,
Social Emotional Learning Curriculum,
Teachers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,
The Impact of Positive Self-Talk,
Your Spark
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