It’s 11:25, lunch starts in five minutes, and your classroom looks like a small tornado recently passed through. There are papers everywhere, someone can’t find their water bottle, and at least three students appear to...
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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...
Read MoreIt 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...
Read MoreFriendships 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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreLooking for math games, teacher friend? I’ve got a ton of resources for you there. But today, I want to take a bit of a different look at math games. Now more than ever, we...
Read MoreAhhh, quiet time. Don’t get it confused, I am not necessarily recommending a nap time in your classroom (although that sounds glorious). Years ago, I noticed that the most chaotic time in my classroom was...
Read MoreIf your work life is similar to mine, commuting is a huge part of your daily routine. I’ve gone through seasons where commuting was soul sucking, but right now it doesn’t bother me as much....
Read MoreAs educators, we are always trying to find ways to engage students in academic content that captures their interest and attention. With some kids, it can be simple, and with others, it’s a real art....
Read MoreThis post includes affiliate links. Personal space is a really hard lesson and strategy for many students. If you have students in your classroom or on your caseload who struggle with boundaries, you likely also...
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