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Kelly Priest, M.S.

Social Learning Without Shame

Social Learning Without Shame

Social Learning Without Shame

Good social learning takes a relationship-centered approach that affirms a child's dignity and self-worth.

Kelly Priest

Jul 29, 20207 min read

When Things Are Different Because of a Virus

When Things Are Different Because of a Virus

When Things Are Different Because of a Virus

A social story about changes to kids' lives during the time of COVID.

Kelly Priest

3 min read

The Trouble With Gaming

The Trouble With Gaming

The Trouble With Gaming

How do we help kids with social challenges enjoy their games, and expand their interests?

Kelly Priest

5 min read

Teaching Social Processes vs. Content

Teaching Social Processes vs. Content

Teaching Social Processes vs. Content

How do we back away from over-prompting and teach kids how to figure out what's really going on?

Kelly Priest

9 min read

Principles of Social Learning*

Principles of Social Learning*

Principles of Social Learning*

What happens when a group of teenage girls takes over their own social group? A manifesto!

Kelly Priest

2 min read

Which Parts Are Your Best Listeners?

Which Parts Are Your Best Listeners?

Which Parts Are Your Best Listeners?

And which part of your body could help you listen a little better?

Kelly Priest

2 min read

Fifth Grade Focus: Managing Anxiety

Fifth Grade Focus: Managing Anxiety

Fifth Grade Focus: Managing Anxiety

The case for anxiety support in every fifth-grader's SEL curriculum.

Kelly Priest

3 min read

Teaching Perspective Taking

Teaching Perspective Taking

Teaching Perspective Taking

What is "perspective taking," and why is it important?

Kelly Priest

3 min read

Start With Yourself

Start With Yourself

Start With Yourself

Authentic use of self in guiding childrens' social learning.

Kelly Priest

7 min read

Sneaky Squirrel / Hungry Squirrel

Sneaky Squirrel / Hungry Squirrel

Sneaky Squirrel / Hungry Squirrel

Teaching perspective taking to young children with a squirrel, a bird, and a thought bubble!

Kelly Priest

2 min read

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