Supporting Self-Regulation in the Classroom

…we can manage stress, navigate emotions, and control our impulses. Self-regulation is not only an essential part of healthy emotional development, it is also vital for academic success. Many studies,…

Teaching Informational Text with Magazines

…Giveaway Next Giveaway Deadline: October 12, 2019 As I mentioned above, some airlines have a “Mags for Miles” program where you can get magazines for free. It just so happens…

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

…grasped for words that could explain the events of that morning… but there were no words. What I did manage to say was that I knew our Joey was in…

Building EQ While Expanding IQ

…Yes, his behavior was unacceptable and he will need to work out how to manage his anger… but EQ experts say that in order to manage emotions effectively we must…

Teaching Children Not to Be Rude!

…Want to Do it My Way! She enjoys visiting schools and talking with kids; in fact, she’s done over 800 school visits! You can learn more at her website, www.juliacookonline.com….

Making the Social Studies and Literacy Connection

…Day freebie on TpT during September and on my Social Studies page on Teaching Resources all year round. What’s the Truth? (Sorting Activity) Title: The Constitution of the United States…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…piles of papers that need grading (you know the ones that mock you from the corner of your desk). One major bonus is of digital work and management is that…

Managing Whole Group Instruction

Before you can involve your students in cooperative learning activities or other active engagement lessons, you’ll need to establish clear procedures for whole class management. When effective management strategies are…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…Jr. that’s perfect for upper elementary students! It’s just 4 minutes long and features two lovable animated characters, Tim and Moby. Somehow Tim and Moby manage to explain the important…