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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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
How to Choose Books for an IRA
Honestly, there is so much pressure on teachers when picking a book for an interactive read aloud! This one book needs to be one that all students will enjoy. However, all students have different backgrounds and interests. While some enjoy football and Legos, others prefer dancing and making crafts. … [Read more...] about How to Choose Books for an IRA
All are Welcome 
Honestly, establishing expectations during the first few weeks of school is essential to having a great year. Students learn about expected behavior and consequences for not following rules. Additionally, they learn how to make friendships and the importance of sharing. Thus, teachers carefully plan … [Read more...] about All are Welcome