Using Glyph Crafts to Promote Reflection
Have you ever used glyph crafts with your students? I love them – it’s such a fun way to target tons of skills, and share in our own uniqueness by looking at the end product!...
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5 Amazing Fall Picture Books that Support SEL
This post contains affiliate links. What teacher doesn’t love a seasonal read aloud? A perfect collection of fall picture books? While I think we ALL would respond with a resounding, “ME!” to that question, it...
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Effective Tier 1 SEL Strategies to Try at Your School
These days, social emotional learning, or SEL, feels like a total buzzword. We, as a society and as educators, are really learning how crucial it is to teach children social emotional learning skills. What can...
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4 Ways to Teach Kids that Mistakes are Okay
Do you have a student that is a perfectionist? Do they have difficulty coping with miscues or mistakes throughout the school day? I hear ya! This can be difficult to navigate in the classroom. Sometimes...
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3 Easy Ways to Use a Zenimal in the Classroom
This post contains affiliate links. I am really grateful that the amazing Zenimal company gifted me a Zenimal Kids+ to try out at home with my toddler, and to try out with students! According to...
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Promoting Healthy Friendships for Kids
Friendships 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...
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The Benefits of Quiet Time
Ahhh, 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...
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Using Games To Teach SEL Skills
As 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....
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4 Outdoor SEL Activities for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. Is anyone else totally inspired by nature? I love incorporating SEL with natural and outdoor activities to get kids outside and exploring nature! Outdoor SEL activities might seem intimidating, but...
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Behavior Support: Accepting No
This post includes affiliate links. Accepting no is a really hard lesson and strategy for many students. If you have students in your classroom or on your caseload who struggle with defiance and power/control behaviors,...
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