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Normalizing Feelings: Finding Your Best Self, Every Day with Shannon Allison
Manage episode 513342781 series 3389270
Feelings walk into class before backpacks do. We sit down with first grade teacher Shannon Allison to explore how simple, repeatable SEL moves turn big emotions into teachable moments and stronger learning. Instead of treating social emotional learning as an add-on, Shannon shows how to weave it into routines that students can use right away and that teachers can sustain on busy days.
Beyond what strategies Shannon incorporates into her classroom, she dives into the "why" behind them, helping students better understand their own emotions in the process. Along the way, we also unpack the teacher side of social-emotional learning -- embracing nonlinear careers, resisting social media comparisons, and learning to be proud of progress even when the path looks different from the dream. Shannon’s recognition as an Extraordinary Educator opened doors to a supportive community that celebrates specific, effective practice, not perfection, and that affirmation changed how she sees her work.
If you want practical strategies you can try tomorrow and a reminder that your journey still counts when it curves, this conversation delivers. We offer clear takeaways for classroom culture, student self-regulation, and teacher well-being, plus insights into how recognition and community fuel growth.
Apply to join the Extraordinary Educators: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EE2026
Read the blog: CurriculumAssociates.com/blog
Follow us on Twitter: @CurriculumAssoc
Follow us on Instagram: @MyiReady
Have feedback, questions, or want to be a guest? Email [email protected] to connect with us!
Chapters
1. Welcome & Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Defining SEL In Real Classrooms (00:01:45)
3. Feeling Language & Best-Self Mindset (00:03:45)
4. Concrete Strategies: Breathing, Peace Lily, Modeling (00:06:20)
5. Doable Tools You Can Use Tomorrow (00:09:50)
6. Nonlinear Careers & Managing Expectations (00:12:10)
220 episodes
Manage episode 513342781 series 3389270
Feelings walk into class before backpacks do. We sit down with first grade teacher Shannon Allison to explore how simple, repeatable SEL moves turn big emotions into teachable moments and stronger learning. Instead of treating social emotional learning as an add-on, Shannon shows how to weave it into routines that students can use right away and that teachers can sustain on busy days.
Beyond what strategies Shannon incorporates into her classroom, she dives into the "why" behind them, helping students better understand their own emotions in the process. Along the way, we also unpack the teacher side of social-emotional learning -- embracing nonlinear careers, resisting social media comparisons, and learning to be proud of progress even when the path looks different from the dream. Shannon’s recognition as an Extraordinary Educator opened doors to a supportive community that celebrates specific, effective practice, not perfection, and that affirmation changed how she sees her work.
If you want practical strategies you can try tomorrow and a reminder that your journey still counts when it curves, this conversation delivers. We offer clear takeaways for classroom culture, student self-regulation, and teacher well-being, plus insights into how recognition and community fuel growth.
Apply to join the Extraordinary Educators: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EE2026
Read the blog: CurriculumAssociates.com/blog
Follow us on Twitter: @CurriculumAssoc
Follow us on Instagram: @MyiReady
Have feedback, questions, or want to be a guest? Email [email protected] to connect with us!
Chapters
1. Welcome & Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Defining SEL In Real Classrooms (00:01:45)
3. Feeling Language & Best-Self Mindset (00:03:45)
4. Concrete Strategies: Breathing, Peace Lily, Modeling (00:06:20)
5. Doable Tools You Can Use Tomorrow (00:09:50)
6. Nonlinear Careers & Managing Expectations (00:12:10)
220 episodes
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