156. Integrating Critical Thinking and Social Skills: Featuring Dennis Mathew

In your lesson plans, outside of the content in the curriculum, what skills do you teach your students? This week’s guest, Dennis Mathew, shares how he goes beyond the curriculum to share essential life skills, such as conflict resolution simulations and social skills practice activities.  In this episode, we also discuss: Leading with the “1” Social emotional learning tactics Equity in public schools And his new book, “How Grizzly Found Gratitude”! About Dennis Mathew: Dennis is an elementary school speech pathologist going into my 15th year working in the public schools. Since 2019 I have also been a children's author and songwriter. I have three books and one music album published. My content is all integrated with SEL, the 7 mindsets, the growth mindset, trauma informed care, language enrichment, social skills topics etc. To date I have sold around 15K copies of my books (90% of which has been distributed to public schools nationwide), presented to around 120 schools and reached 70K+ students with my books and music.  Follow Dennis Mathew: Website: www.BooksByDennis.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoriesByDennis  Instagram: @booksbydennis https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645166708/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1645166708&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6c53d0fab87f4c251f395b00bc363899 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646068440/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1646068440&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=46cbf536c6a685962d4d971f22cc1d2b https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1637527764/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1637527764&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=26f47716ea87d072f2cbb0a33af0d039 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.   Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper  for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]