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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7 Picture Books about Immigration
This post contains affiliate links. Our students bring family histories, languages, traditions, and migration stories that shape who they are. One of the most meaningful ways to honor that reality is through picture books about...
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Using Picture Books to Teach Brain Science to Kids
This post contains affiliate links. I recently shared a blog post about how to teach brain science to kids, because social emotional learning sticks best when kids understand what is happening inside their brains. Once...
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Great Options for Teacher Book Clubs
This post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite parts of being an educator is learning together. We don’t just grow from PD sessions or staff meetings—we grow when we sit down with other teachers,...
Read MoreWhy Preordering Their Best Behavior is the Best Decision You’ll Make This Year
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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Why You Need Roaring Mad Riley in Your Classroom
This post contains affiliate links. You may or may not know that I am a children’s author! A lifelong dream fulfilled. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Roaring Mad Riley, a picture and activity book designed...
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10 Books about Anger for your Bookshelf
This 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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10 Picture Books Highlighting Perseverance
This blog post contains commissionable affiliate links. Perseverance is a crucial trait for success and happiness, teaching us to overcome obstacles and believe in our ability to face challenges. The overall character trait of perseverance...
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A Guide for Using SEL Book Companions in the Classroom
If you know me at all, you know my love for using books to teach social emotional learning topics! It’s a huge reason why I began creating SEL book companions – we can integrate SEL...
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10 Essential Books on Trauma for Teachers
This 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...
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