The Ultimate New Teacher Mom Wishlist
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All thoughts are my own. I’ve been a teacher for about 12 years. Each of those years has posed its own unique challenges, but I really didn’t know how...
Read MoreThe Science Behind Mood Tracking
Let’s be honest: most kids are expected to “manage their emotions” without ever being taught how to notice them in the first place! We ask for calm bodies, kind words, flexible thinking… and then hand...
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4 Ways to Teach Kids that Mistakes are Okay
Do you have a student that is a perfectionist? Do they have difficulty coping with miscues or mistakes throughout the school day? I hear ya! This can be difficult to navigate in the classroom. Sometimes...
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3 Easy Ways to Use a Zenimal in the Classroom
This post contains affiliate links. I am really grateful that the amazing Zenimal company gifted me a Zenimal Kids+ to try out at home with my toddler, and to try out with students! According to...
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3 Ways to Encourage Self Love in Students
As teachers, we love our students so much it hurts. I can say unwaveringly that you build up each child in your classroom with positive affirmations and encouragement many times every day. With all the...
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Giving Kids a Dose of Delight
Teachers – I see you. My name is Sarah Scott Dooling, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. You’re out there teaching kids how to read, write, think critically,...
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5 Simple Writing Support Tools from Amazon
This post contains affiliate links. Can I be honest? I love writing myself, but I don’t like teaching writing. Maybe you’ve seen it too – many children who are neurodivergent and/or have additional learning needs...
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10 Empowering and Powerful Affirmations for Kids
It may seem unlikely, or in some cases impossible, for positive self talk to actually make a difference in kids. Believe it or not, research and tons of evidence show that affirmations for kids are...
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Promoting Healthy Friendships for Kids
Friendships are one of the foundations of school. When I think back to my elementary and middle school days, my friends are some of the first memories that pop into my mind! Is that the...
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5 Back to School Outfits from Amazon
This post contains affiliate links. Back to school outfits can be tricky. Many of us teachers (me included) work in old buildings with no air conditioning or strange temperature fluctuations. Here in Chicago, summer is...
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Teaching the Circle of Control to Kids
As teachers, we deeply care about our students, we all know THAT is not the issue. Anxiety is plaguing our students lately and we need simple and effective tools to help them both understand and...
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