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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This post contains affiliate links. November is Native American Heritage Month. While sharing voices, stories, contributions, and leaders from the Native American community is essential across ALL days of the year, it can still be...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links Classroom timers are one of my absolute necessary classroom staples. I use them for EVERYTHING! Not only do they keep me on track as the teacher, but they are so...
Read MoreFall is such a fun time to focus on social emotional learning, especially gratitude. Here’s a simple round-up of some of my favorite SEL fall resources available in my TPT shop! SEL Monthly Themes...
Read Morethis post contains affiliate links Sometimes, board books are the ones you need to make the magic happen in your classroom, office, clinic, or home. I have rounded up 10 of my absolute favorite board...
Read MoreStudent elopement can be really tricky. We want to support students, we want to get their needs met, we want to keep them safe, and of course, keep the rest of the class focused and...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. As much as I’d love to say that teachers can do everything, including IEP writing, lesson planning, and prepping materials, during their contract hours… I’m not naive. I have pretty...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. I taught students with emotional disabilities for a number of years. The setting I taught in was a therapeutic day school, meaning we had no non-disabled peers and inclusion experiences...
Read MoreHave you tried yoga in the classroom? It’s such a valuable support to add in to your day and students LOVE IT. Another benefit is how much teachers can benefit, too! We all can enjoy...
Read MoreDoes Sunday roll around and you find yourself filled with anxiety? We have all been there, and many of us call this feeling the Sunday Scaries. It might sound cute or silly, but honestly, it’s...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. September 15 — October 15 is Latino Heritage Month. While sharing voices, stories, contributions, and leaders from the Latino diaspora is essential across ALL days of the year, it can...
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