​As a teacher, you may have experienced days where some of your students seem to be disengaged and uninterested in what you're teaching. This can be frustrating, considering the time and effort you pour into preparing your lessons. You may even start to question your teaching methods, wondering if there's anything you can do to motivate your students and spark their interest in the subject. If you find yourself in this situation, don't worry. In this post, I'll be sharing with you 20 proven strategies for motivating reluctant learners. 

​In today's education landscape, the focus has expanded beyond core academic skills to include social and emotional learning (SEL). SEL is a crucial aspect of a child's development that involves understanding and managing emotions, setting and achieving positive goals, feeling and showing empathy for others, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions.

Life can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for children who are still learning how to handle their emotions. Many children struggle with emotional regulation due to various factors, such as developmental delays, environmental stressors, or simply the challenges of growing up. For instance, a sudden change in routine, conflicts with friends, or difficulty in understanding a new concept at school can cause distress.
In these instances, having a strategy to help children regain control of their emotions can be incredibly beneficial. This is where a "calming box" or "calm down kit" comes in.

In the digital age, children are being introduced to technology at increasingly younger ages. Among the many platforms that captivate their interest is YouTube. While it can be a valuable educational tool and a source of entertainment, the negative implications of extensive YouTube usage on a developing child's brain must be considered.