As Thanksgiving Day comes closer, children are excited about so many aspects. For instance, they cannot wait to see their family celebrating together. Additionally, they cannot wait to sit at the table and eat so much delicious food. However, one aspect that some are most excited about involves … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Thanksgiving Parade with Balloons Over Broadway
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The Importance of Including Others with Strictly No Elephants
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
Social Expectations to Teach with We don’t Eat Our Classmates
Learning how to act and behave while in social settings can be tricky! While it is important to be true to yourself, it is also essential to be respectful, kind, and polite. Therefore, students must learn to combine who they are with social expectations. Luckily, there are excellent books to tie … [Read more...] about Social Expectations to Teach with We don’t Eat Our Classmates
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
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