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Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it’s often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well… Read More
Teachers and students often set goals at the start of a new year. However, just because those goals are set doesn’t offer a guarantee that they will be met. In fact, there are many mistakes teachers and students can make on their goal setting journey. These mistakes might leave everyone feeling discouraged or frustrated, which leads to abandoning those goals… Read More
Kindness is so important, but doesn’t come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom. WAYS TO ENCOURAGE KINDNESS IN THE CLASSROOM Read and Share Books about Kindness Books reach students in unique ways,… Read More
Whether you’re a brand new teacher, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably encountered a challenging student or two in the classroom. I know I have. It’s important to create an environment that is welcoming, but also one where learning can take place. Here are some classroom management tips to help you maintain that balance. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR… Read More
Birthdays, holidays, and milestone celebrations happen all year round. Looking for the perfect gift? Here are 10 reasons why books make great gifts. REASONS WHY BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS Something for Everyone No matter the age or interest of that someone special in your life, there’s a book out there just waiting to be read. If you need some help… Read More
If you want your students to switch their mindset from one of entitlement to one of gratitude, you need to model and instill a community in your classroom that values that trait. Here are three 3 ways to foster gratitude in the classroom. Read Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness This is probably the easiest way to spread this message in… Read More
