Beyond Posters: Evolving to Our Value Agreements in Experiential Education Written By: Ryan McCormick In many experiential education settings, facilitators will invite participants into a process of co-creating a list […]
Category: Classroom Learning (EOL/SEL)
Deep Listening in a Fast-Paced World
Deep Listening in a Fast-Paced World Written By: Jim Grout I recently did a book presentation with an audience of about forty people. Many of the folks in attendance had […]
Beyond the Comfort Zone: Rethinking Challenge Through Support
Beyond the Comfort Zone: Rethinking Challenge Through Support Written By: Ryan McCormick For years, many of us in education and experiential learning have referenced a familiar visual: a set of […]
When in Doubt… Let Them Play! The Power of Self-Directed Play
When in Doubt… Let Them Play! The Power of Self-Directed Play Written By: Jim Grout Almost every day this summer on a small island in Maine, I ride my bicycle […]
Building a Better World Through Intentional Connection
Building a Better World Through Intentional Connection Written By: Jim Grout In my book, When In Doubt… Give Them Your Heart I define connection as the essential starting point for […]
The Power of Our Work in a Vulnerable Time
The Power of Our Work in a Vulnerable Time Thoughtfully Written By: Ryan McCormick Our work is about the young people in front of us. Right now. And that matters, […]
Developing an Emotional Vocabulary
Developing an Emotional Vocabulary A Resource to Help Navigate Your Emotions More Facilitation Resources Let’s Talk About Emotions It’s powerful stuff, the connection between emotions and learning. The sheer number […]
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: An Innovative Resource for Students and Adults
Emotions By High 5® Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: An Innovative Resource for Students and Adults Introducing Emotions by High 5 How are you feeling today? It’s a typical question in the […]
Put on the Brakes in Class with Brain Breaks
Put on the Brakes in Class with Brain Breaks Put on the Brakes in Class with Brain Breaks What do humans and sea slugs have in common? The fact is […]
The Gift of Adventure Learning
The Gift of Adventure Learning Our Staff Shares Stories of Connection and Empowerment Connect.Empower.Lead. Be the Example. High 5’s motto is about change–changing lives, changing attitudes, changing abilities, and discovering […]