This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure here. Educators are trained to plan lessons, manage classroom behaviors, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, assess student learning, and much more. Educators are not usually trained to help students heal after tragic and traumatic events. They are not mental health professionals, counselors, or social workers. Yet with increasing frequency, teachers…
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School-based yoga programs are sweeping the nation, and studies show that students of all ages are reaping major benefits. Of course, you may be thinking, “These kids need to learn math, not downward-facing dog!” But by investing even 30 minutes a week in yoga for kids, you are: Teaching vital life skills Helping children feel calm Improving behavior and academics…
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How many of your bad days were exacerbated by your own thoughts about the days events? Have you ever tried explicitly reframing negative thoughts about yourself or a particular situation? Could you ever use a positive self-talk boost? I remember driving through the Costco parking lot looking for a spot one Saturday last December. I know, who goes to Costco…
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This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure here. One the best parts of being a teacher is getting to know students and watching them learn and grow. While this is a major perk of being a teacher, there are also times that it is difficult to reach certain students. Sometimes, the difficulty in reaching these students is…
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This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure here. Picture books are a fantastic way to convey important growth mindset concepts to your students. If you are looking for a list of age appropriate titles for your level(s), I’m going to start by saying that I believe picture books are relevant and appropriate for all age groups. In…
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You have to reach them before you can teach them. Do you agree or disagree? Do students need to feel emotionally connected to their teacher in order to get the most out of instruction? How do emotions impact learning? How much emphasis do you place on your relationship with your students? Do social-emotional teaching strategies increase student achievement? Before we go…
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