Students are in a position where they can change the world. However, they must understand making a positive change starts small. Otherwise, they will feel their voice does not matter. For instance, it could be speaking up when someone is being made fun of. Or, it could be developing a plan to … [Read more...] about Speaking Up With Say Something
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Making Friends with Meesha Makes Friends
No matter the age, making friends is tough! Honestly, it is hard to gain the courage to talk to someone new. However, it feels absolutely amazing to make new friends. Since teachers know the power of friendships, they add creative ways for students to get to know each other. This may be through … [Read more...] about Making Friends with Meesha Makes Friends
The Importance of Being Yourself with Be You
One of the aspects students love most about school involves their classmates. They love making new friends and getting to see them each day. However, children also put a lot of pressure on themselves to make friends. Due to this, they can lose sight of the importance of being themselves. Sadly, they … [Read more...] about The Importance of Being Yourself with Be You
Developing Empathy through The Invisible Boy
Are you often reminding students to be nice to each other? Or, to treat others with respect and compassion? Honestly, these reminders are something all teachers say to students regardless of grade level. For a variety of reasons, students sometimes forget about being kind. They also forget they are … [Read more...] about Developing Empathy through The Invisible Boy