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
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
New Books – September 2022
I love finding brand new picture books and thinking about how they can be used in the classroom! Check out these new picture books from September 2022. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. New Book September 2022 The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley ... Read More
Autumn Books to Read Aloud
Autumn is my all-time favorite season! The changing of the leaves and the chill in the air is just so exhilarating. To enjoy the fall weather, I pulled together some great autumn books to read aloud with your class. Autumn Books to Read Aloud In November by Cynthia Rylant In November, the ... Read More
Books about Grandparents
Grandparents Day falls on the Sunday after Labor Day each year. It's the perfect time to celebrate these wonderful people in our students' lives. Each family, however, comes in different shapes and sizes. These books represent celebrate a variety of cultures and the different roles that ... Read More
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
