You 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...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. We all know, fidgets are awesome. They support students needing sensory input, they can assist students experiencing anxiety, and they can provide support for focusing in the classroom, and more....
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Executive functioning skills are the actual building blocks of learning! While they can be tricky to teach, we do have some really awesome tools teachers can rely on to focus...
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