Classroom management is HUGE! It can literally make or break your school year. Whether this is your first year or your tenth, different groups and situations can bring on new management issues and that’s ok! There’s some solid things you can do to tackle them all no matter what they are. If you need a simple refresher or some new… Read More
It’s been ANOTHER crazy year together. But you know what hasn’t wavered? The strong classroom community that you all have built and sustained together. It’s time to end how you started it; like a family. In this post, you’ll learn some fun and engaging ways to end the school year strong and keep that little family bonding until the last… Read More
Let’s face it. Teaching is an extremely rewarding profession, but we all know that it can get VERY overwhelming at times. Maybe it’s a few weeks into the school year, possibly a few months, but at some point that state of overwhelm creeps in. It’s totally normal, but it’s also important to make sure you take time to destress and… Read More
As educators, we are surrounded by tiny humans the majority of our time. These tiny beings come with A LOT of feelings and emotions that sometimes are really hard for them. If too many of your students are having a hard time coping, this can then become a problem for YOU and disrupt a lot of instructional time. Good thing… Read More
Everything about our world screams diversity. Our classrooms are no exception. Not one of your students is exactly the same, nor do they have the same exact experiences as each other. It is our responsibility as educators to help dismantle biases and foster a safe environment for ALL students to feel welcome and valued. What better way to begin that… Read More
Social emotional learning skills help our students not only thrive in the classroom, but in their daily lives as well. These skills might not always be in the curriculum, but we absolutely have to spend time daily on these crucial abilities. Helping students have a growth mindset is one of the most important social and emotional skills out there and… Read More