Teaching is hard. Managing student behavior? Even harder. Every day, educators walk into their classrooms hoping to foster a positive, engaged learning environment—but disruptive behaviors, disengagement, and power struggles can quickly derail even the best-laid...
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Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. We all often encounter students grappling with big emotions, especially anger. Integrating thoughtfully selected picture books into our teaching can provide children with relatable scenarios and practical strategies to navigate...
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Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. With what what research has taught us, the complex layers of trauma and its impact on learning is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. Professional...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Yes, we have a full time job as teachers. However, us educators are constantly searching for innovative strategies to engage all learners, particularly those facing unique challenges such as Emotional...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. We have so many initiatives to tackle in our schools lately, from project based learning to the science of reading. It can be nice to give yourself the gift of...
Read MoreThis post contains commissionable affiliate links. Picture books are more than just sweet stories with engaging illustrations. They can be powerful tools for teachers to explicitly teach emotion vocabulary and emotional intelligence in the classroom....
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