About Anna Schmitz

Anna is a copywriter at The Conover Company. She graduated from St. Norbert College with a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys researching and writing about soft skills and has seen first-hand the difference that soft skills make in students' lives. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband and four children.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Schools, organizations, and communities across the country come together to raise awareness and promote bullying prevention efforts. Bullying is a problem that affects not only children but also adults. It can happen anywhere, whether in school, work, online, or in the community. According to [...]

By |2024-10-14T13:35:26-05:00October 7th, 2024|Bullying Prevention|

5 Reasons Why SEL Matters in the Classroom

There is more to learning than just academics. Social emotional learning (SEL) is an important approach that can impact students’ overall growth and achievement in and out of the classroom. SEL encompasses a variety of skills that students need to succeed in school, work, and life, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, [...]

By |2024-09-30T08:26:06-05:00September 20th, 2024|SEL, Soft Skills|

SEL Tips for Back to School

  It's that time of the year where kids and parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. A lot has changed since the last school year, and it's natural for students to feel anxious and stressed about what the new academic year has in store for [...]

By |2024-09-19T13:53:10-05:00September 10th, 2024|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|

Setting Personal and Academic Goals: How SEL Can Help Students Succeed This School Year

As the new school year begins, it's the perfect time to set goals that will help you succeed both personally and academically. But setting goals isn't just about deciding what you want to achieve—it's also about understanding yourself, staying motivated, and learning from your experiences. That's where Social-Emotional Learning [...]

By |2024-08-28T09:59:58-05:00August 28th, 2024|Education, SEL|

Developing a Growth Mindset Through SEL Practices

As students navigate the school year, they encounter a variety of challenges and opportunities for growth. One of the most influential factors in how they respond to these situations is their mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. [...]

By |2024-08-09T11:55:40-05:00August 8th, 2024|Life Skills, Soft Skills|

Top 5 SEL Activities to Kickstart the School Year

As the new school year begins, it's a great opportunity for educators to introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their classrooms. SEL helps students develop critical life skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication. These skills are essential for creating a positive learning environment where students feel connected and [...]

By |2024-08-01T15:53:17-05:00August 1st, 2024|Education, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|
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