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At Positively Moxie, we create effective, beneficial, and actionable resources for educators, parents, and other invested adults to teach young people the skills of resilience and well-being.

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

~ Benjamin Franklin

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Teaching Students to Focus

If you think that attention spans are shrinking, you might be on to something. Computer scientists and psychologists have been studying attention spans for about 20 years, over which time the average time that a person can focus on one thing has dropped from around 2Β½ minutes to around 45 seconds!

However, there is hope on the horizon! New research emerging from developmental cognitive neuroscience indicates that attention is a trainable cognitive skill. Just like any other skills, it can improve with deliberate practice.

Strategies that may help expand attention include:

  • Journal writing in response to a specific prompt
  • Employ the Pomodoro method of using a timer to focus on work for a specific time before a break
  • Use technology selectively
  • Teach students why focus matters

Product Spotlight: Journal Prompts

Looking for a meaningful, low-prep way to support emotional regulation and self-awareness in your classroom? This Emotional Regulation Journal Resource is your go-to tool for fostering reflection, resilience, and emotional growth in students.

With 60+ thoughtful, student-friendly journal prompts, this resource encourages students to process their feelings, reflect on their behaviors, and build stronger self-regulation skills in a private, supportive way.

Whether used as a morning warm-up, part of your SEL routine, or a calming activity during transitions, these journal prompts give students the tools to:

  • Recognize and name their emotions
  • Understand what helps them calm down or refocus
  • Reflect on choices and develop healthy coping strategies
  • Build emotional vocabulary and internal insight

About Us

Molly, a school counselor, and Jill, a school-based occupational therapist, combine their know-how and energy, or their "MOXIE," to create relevant and actionable resources for student well-being and resilience.

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