Why SEL Is Practical To Integrate Into 21st-Century Classrooms

Tamara FykeMarch 9, 2023SEL, education, learning, classroom, relationships, conversations

Setting The Stage For A Unified Schoolwide Approach

Tamara FykeMarch 9, 2023SEL, education, relationships, students, learning, leadership

Education is about Relationships

Tamara FykeDecember 15, 2020education, relationships, SEL, social-emotional learning, remote learning, covid, pandemic, vaccine, technology, dependence, students, hands-onwork, ideasforschoolcommunity

Lessons from a Mama’s Heart

From The HeartTamara FykeOctober 16, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, pandemic, uncertainty, modelauthenticity, victim, kindess, forgiveness, relationships, education, responsibility, love, lessons

Conversations

From The HeartTamara FykeOctober 16, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, singer/songwriter, amygrant, music, connection, brunobettelheim, educator, parent, connections, relationships

Power of Forgiveness

From The HeartTamara FykeOctober 16, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, forgiveness, hurt, freedom, relationships, love, choosing love, talkitout, apologize, superhuman, vulnerability, power

Remote Learning: Keeping Learners at the Center of All We Do

EdtechTamara FykeOctober 15, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, remote learning, keepchildrensafe, safety, mental health, teachtotheheart, technology, outdoor time, hands-onwork, relationships

#SELChat: Closing Out 2020 With Courage, Positivity & Perseverance

SELChatTamara FykeOctober 12, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, school, presidential election, uncertainty, holiday, celebrations, courage, perseverance, fear, love, choosing love, optimist, opportunity, tips for educators, tips for families, relationships

#SELChat: Reframing “The COVID Slide”

SELChatTamara FykeSeptember 8, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, school, covid, relationships, pandemic, education, reframe, stronger, strength, cognitive reframing, lessons, family, technology

It’s a New Day, and Relationships are Key

EdtechTamara FykeAugust 15, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, virtuallearning, relationships, family, tipsforsuccess, nationalboardforprofessionalteachingstandards

#SELChat: Keeping SEL Close During Distance Learning

SELChatTamara FykeJuly 8, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, covid, pandemic, distance learning, civil unrest, anxiety, justice, equity, mental health, relationships, family

Helping Our Children Grow Through the Current Racial Protests

SELChatTamara FykeJune 2, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, racial protests, race, injustice, diversity, bi-racial, Nashville, Black Lives Matter, tips for families, tips for educators, connection, relationships, encouragement

Making Adjustments to the Normal Routine

EdtechTamara FykeMarch 15, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, routine, covid, pandemic, stay-at-home, technology, social interaction, relationships, tips for families, create a schedule, connection, family

#SELChat: Talking with Kids in Uncertain Times

SELChatTamara FykeMarch 10, 2020SEL, social-emotional learning, uncertainty, growth, hedonism, fear, pandemic, covid, beingpresent, selfawareness, respect, kindess, relationships, honesty, connection

How can SEL & EdTech Work Together

In our world today, we understand the needs of the whole child include social-emotional learning, and we also know that technology is a ubiquitous, essential, and powerful part of education. So, we must ask ourselves this necessary question: How can SEL and edTech work together to benefit students?