No one wants to feel left out. However, this happens to students every single day. For instance, students sit alone at lunch and play alone at recess daily. Additionally, there are students who do not have a partner when being able to work together. No teacher wants students to feel alone. ... Read More
Diwali Books for Kids
Diwali is coming, and I’m excited to share some great Diwali books for kids with you! These are great ones to read with your students whether they are already familiar with Diwali or not. For those who are just learning about it, it’s a wonderful way to discover this joyous time; while those who ... Read More
Social Expectations to Teach with We don’t Eat Our Classmates
Learning how to act and behave while in social settings can be tricky! While it is important to be true to yourself, it is also essential to be respectful, kind, and polite. Therefore, students must learn to combine who they are with social expectations. Luckily, there are excellent books to tie ... Read More
Anti-Bullying Books for Kids
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This makes it the perfect time to have discussions with students about the realities of bullying. An excellent tool to begin these conversations is a picture book. Check out these anti-bullying books for kids!I’m sharing all of these books on video ... Read More
Building Confidence with Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
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
Fire Safety Books for Kids
While fire safety is always important, it is usually stressed more so during fire prevention week in October. Fire prevention week is observed each year during the week of October 9th. During this week, children, adults and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Here are a few fire ... Read More