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The Benefits of Using Boom Cards TM   for Distance Learning I did not hear about Boom Cards TM  until I began my distance learning journey. They are a fun interactive way for kids to learn certain concepts whether it is math or social emotional learning! I love that they are easy to integrate in any learning session and as a School Psychologist I use them to target feeling awareness with my students. You might be wondering what are Boom Cards? They are very similar to flash cards and are a fun way to practice any skills you are looking for. Check out their website , it is free to use. Here are some of my favorite decks I like to use . What I like about Boom Cards the best is that there are endless upon endless topics you can search and target with your students. It makes it easy to meet the versatile academic and social emotional needs of any student.

Fun Websites for Distance Learning   With schools being closed for quite some time, parents are left wondering what they will do to continue teaching their children. Many parents, including myself, are wondering how on earth we will find the time to manage working from home and teaching at the same time.   Add more then one child to the mix and you're in for quite a ride! Many educators online have come together to offer parents and students continued distant learning resources at no cost! I have done my homework for you and gathered a couple of websites that are offering great learning opportunities for children of all ages.   1. BrainPop    created by Dr. Avraham Kadar is a great   website for students and it is now free to sign up. This website is great for students who enjoys watching short clips on many different topics ranging from science to math and technology.   2. Highlights Kids   offers children a variety of activities to engage in at hom

Tips to Target Social Emotional Learning at Home If you have   Children who were   receiving counseling services at school and are looking for how to continue to target emotional regulation or coping skills follow these tips - Reach out to your school psychologist for resources - TeachersPayTeachers offers many free resources and printable to help continue social emotional learning at home - Check some of my free resources that target emotional regulation here - Consider a social emotional workbook here - Continue to remind your children that everything will be ok and validate their feelings should they experience anxiety or worry. Try to limit any information that may cause anxiety to your children such as watching the news in front of them. Be mindful of the conversations you are having in front of the children.  Continue to model how to problem solve anger or sadness to your children.  -