In this episode of Built by Educators, Mike Williams and Kaley Clavell talk with educator Margaret Boersma about the life skills students need to succeed in today's world. They discuss technology in schools, student attention spans, rising anxiety, and the importance of teaching focus, communication, and emotional regulation alongside academics. Margaret also shares practical strategies teachers can use immediately in their classrooms.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
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Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:
Reclaiming Our Students: Why Children Are More Anxious, Aggressive, and Shut Down Than Ever — And What We Can Do About It
by Hannah Beach and Tamara Neufeld Strijack
https://amzn.to/4rybDy7
Harmony Hare and Her Three Voices: A Book for Self-Talk
Written by Tammy Vallieres and illustrated by Nastaran Kazemzadeh
https://amzn.to/3NBXFNw
The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
by Mel Robbins
As Mel Robbins describes in The 5 Second Rule, a brief pause can interrupt automatic reactions and create space for intentional action.
https://amzn.to/3NBXFNw
The Thriving Teacher Guide – Interactive Games for the Classroom
Margaret Boersma has created an ebook of interactive activities that help teachers build communication, cooperation, and social-emotional skills in students.
To receive a copy, email Margaret and include "The Thriving Teacher Guide" in the subject line. [email protected]
