When parents find out they are expecting a baby, one of the focus items involves selecting the right name. Honestly, this is one of the hardest decisions to make! Parents know that names are a vital part of who a person is. This means there is so much culture and history behind the decision. So, it … [Read more...] about Learning Names are Special with Your Name is a Song
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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
Learning that Making Mistakes is Okay with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
While it would be nice for life to go smoothly, this is just not the case. People make mistakes, which often leads to feelings getting hurt or people becoming upset. While teachers never want this to happen, the reality is that it does. So, teachers work hard to develop ways to help students … [Read more...] about Learning that Making Mistakes is Okay with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Practicing Conversation Skills with Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!
Classrooms are bright and lively places each day. Students are learning new material and building relationships with classmates all day long. However, this also means classrooms can be loud, messy, and a bit chaotic. While nothing is wrong with this, there must be structure and compromise. This … [Read more...] about Practicing Conversation Skills with Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!