Emotional, Creative & Regulation Skills for Improved Life Outcomes

This session highlights the power of everyday objects, simple toys, and the importance of the arts in fostering developmental skills, emotional regulation, and self-expression. By reintroducing hands-on learning and creative outlets, educators can enhance student readiness, self-regulation, and success while promoting optimism and lifelong growth across academic and functional domains. Participants will be able to: 1. Identify 5 key foundational skills for self-regulation. 2. Leave the session with five reasons to include self-expression into each school day. 3. Design and implement engaging, hands-on activities using everyday materials to strengthen skills that directly support academic and emotional foundations.