Emotional intelligence is a crucial aspect of students’ social and emotional development. As teachers, we have the opportunity to foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students can explore, embrace, and understand their emotions....
Read MoreI know my audience, and I know teachers (maybe because I am one, and have been one for a long time now!). We strive to create inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs...
Read MoreYou know how much I believe in the power of social emotional learning, and I rely on CASEL for the bulk of my research. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has developed...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Social skills are some of the most important and foundational skills we will teach our students. We already know this! As teachers, we are working tirelessly to reach IEP goals,...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Growth mindset became a huge phenomenon about 10 years ago, especially in school. While it can be unfortunately used negatively, when it’s used in a positive way, it can truly...
Read MoreHow can you increase student independence in the classroom? This can be a challenging task for teachers, but it is an important goal to strive for. When students are more independent, they are more confident,...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. I think we all know by now that I have a serious love for children’s literature. I am a children’s author myself, and I LOVE to create lists of picture...
Read MoreExecutive functioning skills may sound like a buzz word, but really, it’s not. I’m glad they’re getting the hype they deserve! Executive functioning skills are a set of mental processes that help us plan, focus,...
Read MoreSpring is such a fun time to focus on social emotional learning. Between weather, rainbows, and flowers, there are SO many fun themes to draw on. Here’s a simple round-up of some of my favorite...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. March is Women’s History Month! There is so much that we can learn from the inspiring women that currently are shaping our society and those from the past who have...
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