Social Emotional Learning: The New Smart

08/30/2026

https://allwayslearning.org/waves-of-kindness-new/

08/25/2026

Waving Hello will:
😊 Makes someone feel noticed — It lets people know you see and acknowledge them.
💛 Shows friendliness — A wave is a simple way to say, “I’m happy to see you!”
🤝 Builds connection — Small greetings can help people feel more comfortable and included.
🌟 Spreads positivity — A friendly wave can brighten someone’s day.
🧡 Creates a sense of belonging — Greeting others helps make a classroom or community feel welcoming.
💬 Encourages communication — It can be an easy first step toward saying hello or starting a conversation.
🌊 Can inspire others — When one person waves, others may be encouraged to be friendly too. More ways👇🏼
https://allwayslearning.org/about/

08/24/2026

It's been a while since I've connected with some of you, so I thought I'd begin with something you may not know about me.
Thirty years ago, I had the extraordinary honor of carrying the Olympic Torch.
This Fourth of July, I carried that torch once again in our local parade—but this time it represented another dream very close to my heart: Waves of Kindness™.
More than 3,000 children, parents, educators, and community members have now created their own pennants expressing what kindness means to them. One message joins another...another...until individual acts of kindness become a visible wave.

04/29/2026

We are so excited to have Thurston keynote at our Opening General Session!

“When we look at other versions of our story, we can find other versions of ourselves.“

We hope you enjoyed this fireside chat 🔥

04/17/2026

We're expecting attendees from 44 U.S. states and 8 different countries at the ! We can't wait to connect and learn with you all ❤️ 🌎

10/27/2025

The Magic of Making a Difference

10/14/2025

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHKY6V1T

10/14/2025

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHKY6V1T

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09/25/2025

"The Waves of Kindness"
coming soon...