by Sharon Huntley-Land | Apr 20, 2026 | Brain Science & SEL, The 4 A's Philosophy
Brain Science & SEL Week 3 – Social Awareness Dear Friend, Awake Last week, we explored self-management—the ability to regulate our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This week, we expand outward into social awareness—how we understand and navigate the...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Apr 13, 2026 | Activate Practice, Brain Science & SEL, The 4 A's Philosophy
Brain Science & SEL Week 2 – Self Management Dear Friend, Awake Last week, we explored self-awareness—the ability to notice what’s happening within us. This week, we take the next step: what we do with that awareness. Self-management is our ability to...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Apr 6, 2026 | Brain Science & SEL, The 4 A's Philosophy
Brain Science & SEL Week 1 Dear Friend, Awake This month, we’re exploring the connection between brain chemistry and social-emotional learning. Each week, we’ll focus on a key neurotransmitter and connect it to one of CASEL’s core SEL competencies—bringing science...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Mar 30, 2026 | Activate Practice, Brain Science, Self-Regulation & You, Movement Practice, The 4 A's Philosophy
Brain Science, Self-Regulation & You Week 5: Movement Dear Friend, Awake Last week, we explored how self-regulation begins with understanding—recognizing when the brain shifts into survival mode and learning how the breath can help bring us back. This week, we...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Mar 23, 2026 | Activate Practice, Brain Science, Self-Regulation & You, Movement Practice
Brain Science, Self-Regulation and You Week 3: Mirroring Behavior in the Classroom Dear Friend, Awake Self-regulation begins with understanding. When students learn what’s happening in their brains during moments of dysregulation, they gain the power to respond with...
