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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Learning about Peer Influence with A Bad Case of Stripes
Sadly, students often feel they need acceptance from their peers in everything they do. So, instead of making decisions for themselves or being proud of something unique, they hide the truth. They want to make friends, so they feel this is what they need to do. Since teachers know it is essential to … [Read more...] about Learning about Peer Influence with A Bad Case of Stripes
Showing Perseverance with Drum Dream Girl
If you ask elementary students what they want to be when they grow up, they often have huge goals. For some, this means becoming an astronaut or the president. Sadly, this dream often changes as students get older. They no longer feel they can make a difference or achieve what they want. Since this … [Read more...] about Showing Perseverance with Drum Dream Girl
Engagement Strategies for an IRA
Teachers spend hours upon hours trying to find ways to get students to be active in the classroom. Many times, only a few students are eager to participate. However, teachers want all students to share, discuss, and collaborate. This is why they are always looking for ways to create exciting, … [Read more...] about Engagement Strategies for an IRA
Interactive Read Alouds vs. Read Alouds
Students love to sit down and listen to a good book. There is something magical about how invested and interested each student becomes when listening. While teachers would love to read books to students all day, there are many standards to teach. So, time for read alouds often becomes limited. Since … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Alouds vs. Read Alouds
What Questions to Ask During an IRA
Teachers have to get through so many standards each year. So, they find creative ways to combine what students have to learn with something they love. For instance, they have tons of literary standards to learn. Since all the different terms, such as main idea and theme, can seem overwhelming, … [Read more...] about What Questions to Ask During an IRA