If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a classroom, you’ve met these kids. The student who shuts down the moment a deadline is mentioned.The one who bursts into tears or yells when something small goes wrong.The child who lashes out when they’re overwhelmed. Different behaviours, same root cause: they haven’t yet developed the executive […]
Name, Claim, Tame: Teaching Emotional Regulation in the Classroom Read More »
If you’ve ever taught a student with ADHD, you know their brains work just a little…differently. But here’s the thing: so does mine. Being AuDHD-diagnosed, I understand ADHD from both sides — as the student I once was and the educator I am now. Our brains are fast, creative, intuitive, and energetic… but they’re also
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If your mornings sometimes feel chaotic, rushed, or a little bit… wobbly, you’re not alone. Students walk into our rooms carrying whatever happened before they got to school – sibling arguments, tiredness, sensory overload, excitement, or worries they don’t quite have words for yet. One of the simplest ways to create a calmer, more grounded
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