Nina Smith
@notesfromnina.bsky.social
Learning Science expert, focusing on SEL, Resilience and Trauma-Informed Practices. Mentoring grad students. From Finland, now learning, writing & working in the U.S. https://choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/ and https://notesfromnina.com/
SEL: Self-Management. Showing courage to take initiative. Asking ourselves what is likely to happen and reacting to it before it happens. Is this an edible mushroom or not? :) Using Positive Regard to frame our perception and having great conversations.
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
SEL: Self-Management. Showing courage to take initiative. Asking ourselves what is likely to happen and reacting to it before it happens. Is this an edible mushroom or not? :) Using Positive Regard to frame our perception and having great conversations.
Self-management is so important.... and SO hard sometimes! choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2025/07/soci...
Social-Emotional Learning: Self-Management
Managing our emotions and stress is a huge part of adult SEL. I think I will never be able to say: "Now I have learned everything I need to...
choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Self-management is so important.... and SO hard sometimes! choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2025/07/soci...
Another 100-word story published: www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... :)
July 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Another 100-word story published: www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... :)
Seeking help and offering help are important parts of Adult SEL!
Social-Emotional Learning: Relationship Skills
I love trees! And the Ocean! So getting to visit the Striped Peak was a true pleasure. Sitting down in the sunshine, on the grass high above...
choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seeking help and offering help are important parts of Adult SEL!
101 word story published in May :) 101words.org/mycelium-rev...
Mycelium Revenge - 101 Words
“I am sorry, honey. It is such a stressful time,” he said apologetically after a long workday. I had been […]
101words.org
July 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
101 word story published in May :) 101words.org/mycelium-rev...
Collaboration is essential! Just like algae (or cyanobacteria) and fungi results with beautiful lichen! :) We don't need to be in a symbiotic relationship, but choosing to collaborate (instead to compete) increases our chances for success in most situations.
March 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Collaboration is essential! Just like algae (or cyanobacteria) and fungi results with beautiful lichen! :) We don't need to be in a symbiotic relationship, but choosing to collaborate (instead to compete) increases our chances for success in most situations.
Got a micro-fiction story published at Friday Flash Fiction!! 💜https://ninacsmith.com/
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March 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Got a micro-fiction story published at Friday Flash Fiction!! 💜https://ninacsmith.com/
Focusing on adult SEL in 2025. My walks on the beach are helping me to cope with the craziness of the world today. It also gives me some story ideas!
March 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Focusing on adult SEL in 2025. My walks on the beach are helping me to cope with the craziness of the world today. It also gives me some story ideas!
Wishing for many Pawsitive moments for all of us! choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2025/02/soci...
March 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Wishing for many Pawsitive moments for all of us! choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2025/02/soci...
#SEL #traumainformed
Learning to use adult SEL strategies are worth our time! Our self-regulation can only work if we are aware of our stressors and needs, and also have ways to manage them.
Learning to use adult SEL strategies are worth our time! Our self-regulation can only work if we are aware of our stressors and needs, and also have ways to manage them.
January 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#SEL #traumainformed
Learning to use adult SEL strategies are worth our time! Our self-regulation can only work if we are aware of our stressors and needs, and also have ways to manage them.
Learning to use adult SEL strategies are worth our time! Our self-regulation can only work if we are aware of our stressors and needs, and also have ways to manage them.
Adult SEL: Social Awareness and learning tow to respond to an interaction instead of just reacting to it. choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2024/12/soci...
December 10, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Adult SEL: Social Awareness and learning tow to respond to an interaction instead of just reacting to it. choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2024/12/soci...
Reposted by Nina Smith
And, we like the CASEL Framework. casel.org/fundamentals...
What Is the CASEL Framework? - CASEL
Our SEL framework, known to many as the “CASEL wheel,” helps cultivate skills and environments that advance students’ learning and development.
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November 18, 2024 at 2:51 PM
And, we like the CASEL Framework. casel.org/fundamentals...
I am reminding myself to remember to foster optimism during a busy workday. sometimes it is hard to practice what you preach! :) choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2022/03/soci...
November 21, 2024 at 10:41 PM
I am reminding myself to remember to foster optimism during a busy workday. sometimes it is hard to practice what you preach! :) choosinghowtoteach.blogspot.com/2022/03/soci...
The Power of Positive Experiences
As a seasoned educator I have learned the importance of positive learning experiences. This is true for students of all ages - I keep on reminding my grad students about self-care and offering support. notesfromnina.com/2024/03/26/t...
As a seasoned educator I have learned the importance of positive learning experiences. This is true for students of all ages - I keep on reminding my grad students about self-care and offering support. notesfromnina.com/2024/03/26/t...
The Power of Positive Experiences
Our learning experiences have a huge impact on our future, and on our learning. The good part of this is that teaching is a relationship between the teacher and students, and we can choose to provi…
notesfromnina.com
November 19, 2024 at 12:46 AM
The Power of Positive Experiences
As a seasoned educator I have learned the importance of positive learning experiences. This is true for students of all ages - I keep on reminding my grad students about self-care and offering support. notesfromnina.com/2024/03/26/t...
As a seasoned educator I have learned the importance of positive learning experiences. This is true for students of all ages - I keep on reminding my grad students about self-care and offering support. notesfromnina.com/2024/03/26/t...