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7 Picture Books about Family Changes
books ➤ August 8, 2026

7 Picture Books about Family Changes

  This blog post contains affiliate links. Family change shows up in our classrooms in ways we don’t always see coming. A student who is suddenly quiet during morning meeting. A child who starts acting...

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Boundary Setting with Tough Students
behavior ➤ July 18, 2026

Boundary Setting with Tough Students

There’s a version of “relationship first” teaching advice that absolutely wears teachers down. It tells you to lead with connection, to assume positive intent, to find the story behind the behavior. All true. All useful....

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About Allie

About Allie

Allie is a wife, mom, special educator, author, and social emotional learning coach. She mentors new teachers, creates visual, hands on resources for students, and lives for coffee. With a master's degree and over 15 years of professional experience, she is a go-to resource for educators everywhere!