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
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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...] about Anti-Bullying Books for Kids
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
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...] about Fire Safety Books for Kids
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
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...] about Teaching Self-Control with Interrupting Chicken