Signs of social disconnection are evident in today’s school-aged children: social anxiety, increased loneliness, anger management issues, communication barriers, a lack of healthy boundaries, resistance to cooperation, and the inability to empathize with others. The why of these issues has been and is being discussed by many, but in the meantime, what can those who regularly work with children do about it?
Teachers are in a unique position to significantly impact the lives of students who may otherwise have no means of learning age-appropriate relationship skills. Many students are socially behind and immature. They struggle to maintain friendships and feel increasingly isolated, but are ill-equipped with the tools to navigate social awkwardness and conflict management. If not addressed, these struggles will hinder them for years to come. However, not all hope is lost. Teachers have the opportunity to cultivate social skills and security in their students by creating environments where they can thrive both academically and socially.
In this free resource, Social Skills, Security, & Students, teachers are offered practical ways to immerse their students in God’s truth and help them experience wholeness. The resource discusses how to meet students’ core needs by:
- Intentionally creating an atmosphere of security and belonging
- Implementing more engaged learning strategies
- Intentionally encouraging healthy conflict management
- Giving students heroes
One intentional teacher can change a child’s life forever. Teachers, consider how you can shape the lives of your students by implementing some of these practices for God’s glory and their good.
Click on the link to download the free resource.