Sadly, teachers have to remind students to be kind every day. While students do not necessarily mean to hurt those around them, it happens in all classrooms. With so much social media influence over our youngest students, hurtful words and actions often occur. So, teachers work tirelessly to ensure … [Read more...] about Teaching the Importance of Kindness with Be Kind
SEL
Teaching Problem Solving with What Do You Do With a Problem?
Students experience so many new aspects each day. Between problems on the playground to being unsure of something on an assignment, everything is new at one time. So, this often makes students uncomfortable and worried. Since teachers never want students to feel like this, they work hard at showing … [Read more...] about Teaching Problem Solving with What Do You Do With a Problem?
Clark the Shark Teaches Social Cues
Students have all different personalities. Honestly, getting to know each one makes being a teacher so special! However, some personalities are much louder than others. While this can be okay on the playground or when cheering on a favorite team, students need to learn when it is not. Ultimately, … [Read more...] about Clark the Shark Teaches Social Cues
Wemberly Worried Helps Students Understand Feelings
Children of all ages experience so many emotions each day. While they may be happy one minute, they may cry the next. So, teachers work hard to help students appropriately manage all of their feelings. Honestly, this is the best way to live life to the fullest. Thankfully, Wemberly Worried helps … [Read more...] about Wemberly Worried Helps Students Understand Feelings
Millie Fierce’s Reminder on Getting Along with Others
When people think of elementary school, they often think of fun lessons, running around at recess, and being friends with everyone. Sadly, this really isn’t the case. Due to many aspects, students grow up quicker than ever. So, elementary school often has many judgments and cliques. Since no one … [Read more...] about Millie Fierce’s Reminder on Getting Along with Others
Books about Helping Others
For young kids (and even for older ones) learning the importance of giving back and helping others is difficult. Books are a wonderful way to open these discussions, and help children at a young age have that compassion and empathy that they might otherwise have a harder time with. Check out … [Read more...] about Books about Helping Others