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Struggling to fit SEL into an already packed school day? OR Struggling to come up with ideas that actually engage kids? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life …
Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to be strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn about your classroom family? Looking for …
One of the least favorite things that my students say, and I’m wondering if your students say the same thing, is on a Monday morning, when I ask, why the …
Teachers, let’s have an honest moment together! Does it feel like planning SEL lessons for your advisory or morning meeting is “one more thing” on your plate? It’s hard because …
If you are struggling with SEL lesson planning or finding the curriculum that your school uses is just terrible and your students (and you) hate it…. You are not alone. To be …
Do you have a favorite fast food place? Maybe I should be embarrassed to admit this, but mine is Taco Bell! I love a cheesey gordita crunch! But what does …
Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to be strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn about your classroom family? Looking for …
Are you looking for fun, engaging, easy ways to build relationships with students this year? If you said YES, I’ve got you covered! This free activity is PERFECT for SEL …
Doing engaging games with kids is a great way to build a classroom community. You probably have dome something like Would You Rather before. But, the version I’ve created takes …
We know that building relationships with students is essential. But sometimes it is hard to know what to do, when to do it, and how to engage kids in that …
Mondays can be chaotic in classrooms. Sometimes our students need a little motivation, especially to start the week. Teachers could use a little pep in our step too. So I’ve …
Why has SEL become so controversial? I think there is a fear about SEL because there is a massive misunderstanding of what it is SEL is equipping kids with …
I did an activity with my students where 100% of students were participating, smiling, and excited to learn. Sound too good to be true? It’s not! And guess what, I …
Do you find planning awesome lessons for students to be a time vampire? We know that quality activities make a huge impact, but the time and effort it requires is …
Do you have a favorite cereal? Mine is for sure Cinnamon Toast Crunch! My mom would buy it for us as kids, but only if she had a coupon. I …
Raise your hand if you like having fun. (Every student AND teacher just raised their hand) Teaching can be hard. Being a student can be hard. But what if there …
Do you currently have some students that are giving you a run for your money? Do you currently have a few kids who seem SO hard to reach and teach? …
I love the game uno, do you? My students really like it too! In my career I’ve taught elementary, middle, and high school and this is one game that ALL …
Do kids talk in your class? You may have said YES! They are just talking while you are teaching OR talking about something off-topic. You have have said NO! They …
Teacher friend, how do you feel about a Monday? According to research about 59% of people declare Monday is their least favorite day of the week? Do you agree? Another …
Do you find planning awesome lessons for students to be a time vampire? We know that quality activities make a huge impact, but the time and effort it requires is …
Holiday Food Makes People Happy! And we are approaching turkey and ham season! So I thought I would help us all out by providing a free activity that is super …
Make Your SEL & Morning Meeting Planning SO much Easier! To be honest, sometime SEL feels like “one more thing” even though we know in our teacher hearts that it …
Music Puts Us (And Students) in Good Moods And that’s why we can leverage it for learning in our classrooms! I created an activity I call “Life Song” It is …
Mondays can be hard. Sometimes our students need a little motivation, especially to start the week. Shoot, sometimes WE need a little motivation to start the week. So I’ve got …