“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”  This is so powerful because kindness heals and it’s always a good idea to choose compassion. They are small acts that can make such a big difference. Kindness is so impactful when it comes to getting your class through tough times and simply giving them a sense of a sweet… Read More

How many times have you heard how important it is to teach social emotional learning to your students? If you had a marble to throw in a jar every time you, that jar would likely be overflowing. Even though we know social emotional learning is super crucial to teaching, sometimes we may think students should just know these things naturally…. Read More

From the moment students step through your door, you begin to build that sense of community together. It’s important to start working on core values immediately so that students know they are going to be apart of a class family that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. These are some of my favorite ways to build a strong community starting from… Read More