Students are under so much pressure today. While parents mean well, students often feel they have no room for mistakes. This leads to feeling like they are not good enough no matter how hard they try. Teachers know the importance of implementing Social Emotional Learning into academics to counteract … [Read more...] about Building Confidence with Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Learning About Making Goals with Salt in His Shoes
While it would be nice for instant success to happen, life does not work this way. People must work hard, persevere, and never give up. Honestly, success feels better this way anyway! However, it takes time for students to understand this. Often, it takes tears and frustration to understand how hard … [Read more...] about Learning About Making Goals with Salt in His Shoes
Teaching Self-Control with Interrupting Chicken
Teachers all over the world spend time telling students to think before they react. However, this is easier said than done for students. When they want something, it is just so hard to wait. So, they jump up and do what they want, even in the middle of a lesson. Or, they react negatively to hurtful … [Read more...] about Teaching Self-Control with Interrupting Chicken
Developing a Growth Mindset with The Most Magnificent Thing
Throughout the school year, students will work on numerous projects and assignments. Honestly, they will face new challenges each day. While they may want everything to be smooth and straightforward, this isn’t the point of education. So, they will experience frustration, anger, and disappointment. … [Read more...] about Developing a Growth Mindset with The Most Magnificent Thing
Growth Mindset with The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do
Teachers worry about their students every year. Often, these concerns originate from hearing students talk negatively about themselves. It is heartbreaking to see our students give up or doubt their abilities. Thankfully, that will all start to change with the help of a new friend named Lou. While … [Read more...] about Growth Mindset with The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do
Speaking Up With Say Something
Students are in a position where they can change the world. However, they must understand making a positive change starts small. Otherwise, they will feel their voice does not matter. For instance, it could be speaking up when someone is being made fun of. Or, it could be developing a plan to … [Read more...] about Speaking Up With Say Something