The PROVEN Benefits of Morning Meeting in the Elementary Classroom: The What, Why, and How
Every class needs Morning Meeting! Read on to learn more about the proven benefits of Morning Meeting, including what it…
5 Basic Social Skills to Work on in Your Classroom From Day 1
Building a strong foundation of social skills in young students is crucial to their development and success, both inside the…
Celebrating the 100th Day of School In Style
Celebrating the 100th day of school is a special milestone for students that should be celebrated in style! There are…
Successful Tips How To Improve Student Behavior At Assemblies
School assemblies are a great way to bring together students and faculty, but they can also be chaotic if not…
5 Fun Classroom Activities To Beat the Winter Blahs
Whether you live in a sunny warm place or somewhere where the weather is frigid and cold, the winter blahs…
12 Perfect Winter Read Alouds For the Elementary Classroom
Reading aloud to my students is one of my favorite things to do, and books about winter are some of…
7 Successful Strategies For Teaching Respect Of Personal Space To Kids
“HE’S TOUCHING ME!” “MOVE OVER!” “SHE KEEPS BREATHING ON ME!” Sound familiar? Well if it does, then it is time…
Fun Fall Crafts For Little Learners: Let’s Make Colorful Leaf Collages in 6 Easy Steps
Ahh, fall is in the air! Celebrate the changing of the seasons with your students or your little ones at…
10 Favorite Fall Read Alouds & Engaging Leaf Activities For Your Elementary Classroom
10 Favorite Fall Read Alouds & Engaging Leaf Activities for Your Elementary Classroom As the leaves turn vibrant colors and…
How To Easily Accommodate Students With Severe Food Allergies Into Your Classroom Community
The rate of severe food allergies is on the rise! The latest statistics from FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education)…
10 Tips For A Successful Morning Routine To Reduce Chaos In the Elementary Classroom
Do you find mornings in your classroom to be full of chaos and disorganization? Does it feel like once the…
Top 10 Activities For Teaching Feelings In The Elementary Classroom
As a first-grade teacher for nearly 30 years, if there is anything I learned about children, one thing is for…
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