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
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Developing a Growth Mindset with The Most Magnificent Thing
Throughout the school year, students will work on numerous projects and assignments. Honestly, they will face new challenges each day. While they may want everything to be smooth and straightforward, this isn’t the point of education. So, they will experience frustration, anger, and disappointment. … [Read more...] about Developing a Growth Mindset with The Most Magnificent Thing
Speaking Up With Say Something
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
Celebrating Diversity with The Day You Begin 
When students are at home, they are comfortable being who they are. This often means speaking a certain language, following specific beliefs, and eating certain foods. However, they enter a classroom full of students with different backgrounds when they go to school. Often, this makes students feel … [Read more...] about Celebrating Diversity with The Day You Begin 
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