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5 Play-Based Pratices to Transform Your Classroom Tomorrow
No Extra Planning. No Cost. Just Proven Strategies That Work.
Educators—this is for you if:
• You’re exhausted from managing big emotions (yours and your students’).
• You want to foster cooperation and empathy…but struggle to find time.
• You crave simple, research-backed tools that fit into your existing routines.
In The Resilience Reset, you’ll discover:
♦ Connection Before Correction: Start mornings with trust, not tension.
♦ The Emotional Expression Toolkit: Help kids name feelings through art and play.
♦ Co-Regulation in Action: Borrow Dr. Rachel’s “3 breaths” trick to calm any chaos.
♦ Play With Purpose: Turn transitions into social-emotional learning moments.
♦ The Power of Reflection: End the day with gratitude, not grumbles.
PLUS! A PD Training Snapshot to share these strategies with your team.
R.I.S.E. To Resilience: Teaching Social Emotional Growth Through Everyday Moments
Empowering Educators, Caregivers, and Families to Nurture Resilient Children—One Routine at a Time
At R.I.S.E. to Resilience (R2R), we believe resilience isn’t just a skill—it’s a way of life. Founded by Dr. Rachel Aulet-McGann, our research-based framework transforms daily routines into opportunities to build emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and adaptability in children.
The R.I.S.E. Difference:
Relationships/Attachments: Foster trust and safety through intentional connections.
Initiative: Encourage problem-solving and independence in everyday moments.
Self-Regulation: Teach calm and focus through co-regulation and play.
Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate empathy, self-awareness, and social skills.
Why It Works:
Whether it’s a morning check-in, a playful transition, or a bedtime reflection, R2R’s strategies are designed to fit seamlessly into your day—no extra planning required. Backed by 12+ years of classroom experience and trauma-informed research, our approach helps educators and caregivers:
✅Reduce stress and burnout
✅Strengthen student cooperation and emotional vocabulary
✅Create classrooms and homes where children thrive
Join the Movement:
Email us at [email protected] to explore our free resources, or to book a training to discover how small, intentional moments can spark lifelong resilience.
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Meet Dr. Rachel Aulet-McGann: Educator, Author, and Resilience Advocate
Helping You Turn Everyday Interactions into Lifelong Lesson
With over 12 years as an early childhood educator, curriculum designer, and national speaker, Dr. Rachel Aulet-McGann knows firsthand the challenges educators and caregivers face. Her journey began in the bustling classrooms of the Bronx, where she saw how stress and emotional demands could overshadow even the most passionate teachers.
The Birth of R.I.S.E.:
Driven to create change, Rachel developed the R.I.S.E. to Resilience Framework—a proven, play-based approach that integrates resilience-building into daily routines. Her work has been featured at the NYAEYC Conference, in bestselling books like Big Ideas for Little Philosophers, and in trainings for schools nationwide.
What Drives Her:
“Resilience isn’t about grand gestures. It’s in the small moments—the way we greet a child, the breaths we take together, the stories we share. These are the building blocks of emotional strength.”
Credentials & Impact:
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD)
• Dual-certified in Early Childhood Education & Special Needs
• Creator of the R.I.S.E. to Resilience Framework
• Featured presenter at NYAEYC 2023-2025
• Author of Play, Learn, R.I.S.E.
Beyond the Classroom:
When she’s not training educators or leading storytime with her Pre-K students, Rachel hosts workshops for parents and organizations, proving that resilience isn’t just for kids—it’s for anyone ready to thrive.
Ready to R.I.S.E. Together?
Get a copy of Rachel’s new book Play, Learn, R.I.S.E.—a guide packed with ready-to-use, resilience-building activities.
The Resilience Reset: 5 Transformational Play-Based Practices Every Educator Can Start Using Tomorrow
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