Sadly, our students express so much uneasiness. Whether this is something said in the past or something happening in the future, many students constantly worry. Since teachers know it is hard for students to learn when experiencing anxiety, they teach calming strategies. Thankfully, practicing … [Read more...] about Practicing Calming Strategies with I am Peace
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Teaching the Importance of Kindness with Be Kind
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
Teaching Positive Thinking Skills with I Can Handle It!
Unfortunately, students go through so many uncomfortable situations. Honestly, there is no way to know what will happen each day. So, they often begin to doubt themselves and experience much anxiety. Since teachers understand the power of self-talk and mental health, they incorporate creative ways … [Read more...] about Teaching Positive Thinking Skills with I Can Handle It!
New Books February 2023
I love finding brand new books to share with you! It’s amazing how many new books were released this month. Check out these new books from February 2023! I’m sharing all these books on video as well! Check out the New Books February 2023 episode on my YouTube channel. This post contains … [Read more...] about New Books February 2023
The 2023 Mock Caldecott List
The 2023 Mock Caldecott List is here! This is my second year pulling together this list and I love having you participate in reading and picking your own winners from the Caldecott nominees (there are no official nominees - this list is full of books getting a lot of buzz and who I think would be … [Read more...] about The 2023 Mock Caldecott List
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids
Read alouds are a powerful (and often under-utilized) tool for the elementary classroom. There are so many important reasons to read aloud to students that go way beyond just reading a story. Let's jump into some of the most important benefits of reading aloud to kids! I’m sharing all of these … [Read more...] about Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids