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
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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
The Importance of Respecting Others with Do Unto Otters
While it would be ideal for everyone to get along and be friends, this is just not the case. However, students must realize that everyone deserves respect. In other words, students must recognize that they always need to treat others the way they want people to treat them. This Golden Rule is the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Respecting Others with Do Unto Otters
Exploring Strengths and Challenges withThere Might Be Lobsters
Honestly, the world can be so overwhelming. There is just so much to take in all at once. Whether this is going to an amusement park or the library, there are many aspects to see, touch, hear, and smell. So, children often end up with different fears or worries. Sadly, students feel they must keep … [Read more...] about Exploring Strengths and Challenges withThere Might Be Lobsters
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