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...] about The Importance of Including Others with Strictly No Elephants
Colorful Classroom Read-Alouds
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...] 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
Read-Aloud: Brave
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Brave by Stacy McAnulty In this book ... we learn what courage looks like. There are examples for helping others. McAnulty also shares how students can show bravery. In addition to the words, the illustrations have an important message! A wonderful book to add … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: Brave
Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle by Travis Jonker In this book ... a young girl is curious about the last castle standing in her town. Everyone convinces her not to go in because there could be monsters or snakes. When she ventures inside, she is surprised by what she … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle
Read-Aloud: Grace for President
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio In this book ... Grace is surprised to find that there have been no female presidents! She decides that she wants to be the first and her school hosts an election. This book is a fun introduction to the American electoral … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: Grace for President