Back to school 2020 is an unparalleled experience for most of us. How can we as teachers best help our students navigate the new schedules, expectations, and norms of school? - Whatever that will look like! Transitioning Back to School 2020Here are 10 simple ways we can help students feel safe, … [Read more...] about Back to School 2020- Helping Students Transition
Classroom Community
End of the School Year Celebration Ideas
Looking back on the relationships, growth, and memories from the year is what makes the last week of school so fun and meaningful. However, not wanting students to miss out on that, I've been coming up with fun end of the school year celebration ideas for distance learning!End of the Year … [Read more...] about End of the School Year Celebration Ideas
Mindful Breathing for Kids
By using simple strategies we can help our students cope with difficult situations anytime, anywhere. One simple way to do this is through mindful breathing for kids.Why Mindful Breathing?Mindful breathing is a quick and effective way to help manage our bodies physical responses to stress. When we, … [Read more...] about Mindful Breathing for Kids
Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Online Teaching
Here are 5 simple social-emotional learning activities for online teaching that your students will love! In this overwhelming, uncertain time our students need social-emotional support more than ever. These ideas are low-prep for us as teachers but powerful activities for our kids. 1. Games for … [Read more...] about Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Online Teaching
Read Alouds for the Social-Emotional Learning Classroom
An easy way to incorporate social skills into your social-emotional learning classroom is through your read alouds and mentor texts. Stories are powerful and transformative. Here are some memorable chapter books for social-emotional learning that my students and I have enjoyed!Chapter Books for … [Read more...] about Read Alouds for the Social-Emotional Learning Classroom
Classroom Community for Upper Elementary
Fostering classroom community is an important aspect of any successful classroom. Creating an environment where students feel valued, respect each other, resolve conflict, and work together as a team benefits everyone. Building relationships with our students, between students, and with their … [Read more...] about Classroom Community for Upper Elementary
