Description:
Teach crucial social-emotional skills in thirty-minute lessons for small group instruction in grades 2-9. It's flexible, adaptable, and requires minimal prep time - no extra materials required! Topics include understanding conflict, active listening, finding calm, the apology process, setting boundaries, peacekeeping in action, and more.
Brief description:
Amie Dean, M.ED., B.A. has worked in education since 1993. She has experience teaching at all levels, and has taught both special and general education. She was with Fulton County Schools (GA) for ten years, where she provided support to teachers and students as the Student Support/RTI Coordinator for her middle school for four of those years. She holds a Master's degree in Education, is Nationally Board Certified as an Exceptional Needs Specialist, and has trained with Dr. Rick DuFour, Dr. Kay Burke, Dr. Spencer Kagan, Dr. Ruby Payne, and many others. Amie was also certified as a trainer for The World of Difference Institute with the ADL and studied Restorative Circles which helped hone her practice in coaching students and educators with problem solving, communication, and peacekeeping skills. With decades of experience as an educator and a professional consultant, she now provides support to others through training, speaking, and writing. Amie is also the author of many books, including Because You Believe in Me, Your Happy Heart, There's No Dream Too Tall, 30-Minute Groups: Peaceful Conflict Resolution and 15-Minute Focus: Behavior Interventions: Strategies for Educators, Counselors, and Parents and accompanying Workbook.
Review Quotes:
I love these books! What I love about this is that is has them broken down by group sessions, but you can also use some of these activities for individual sessions.
Patti Hoelzle
Educational Consultant & Coach