How do you handle a group of elementary students (5th grade) who are highly emotional- lots of tears, hurt feelings and high stress about struggles in learning?

October 19, 2025

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I feel like they need a lot of help with developing growth mindset, grit and executive functioning skills but my schedule is so tight I don't know how to fit those "extras" in, but the lack of skills the kids have makes it difficult for them to learn.

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  • 3-5 Upper Elementary

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