A lack of appropriate peer interaction has created a social development drought for some students. The “normal” expectations of behavior have changed and it’s time for our instruction to change with it. Read on to find out how to use social learning routines to increase
Picture books are one of the most powerful tools a teacher can use. Literature has a way of reaching students. They can relate to a character or event in a picture book, and it inspires and influences their thinking and behavior. We hope this list
A teacher just finished a well planned, thought out lesson. She heads to her desk to take a sip of coffee while her students work on their independent work. She plans on walking around the room and assisting several students with skills they need to
Ask any veteran teacher, “What’s the best way to create a positive and productive environment in your classroom?” and you’ll hear the same answer over and over. Our young students thrive in a safe and consistent environment, so setting up a daily school routine is
Teachers and parents are always looking for ways to keep kids learning during the summer months. But there’s no need to spend time digging through files or collecting a variety of worksheets. Here’s everything you need to make summer review packets your students will LOVE!
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are huge in the world of education right now. They are skills that are needed for a successful, productive and happy school year (and life!) for students and their classmates. There are SO many ways to incorporate these skills into
