Fostering a Growth Mindset with Brain Bucks

…difficult for all of us, even when we understand why we need to make changes. Fortunately, with a little support and encouragement, even students who began the year with a…

Teach Kindness on Pay It Forward Day

Have you ever heard of Pay It Forward Day? Each year, on April 28th, we’re encouraged to perform random acts of kindness for friends, family members, and even total strangers….

How to Get Started with Boom Cards

Whether you’ll be starting the school year online, in the classroom, or both, one of your biggest challenges will be finding digital resources that can be adapted for the new…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…“Dot Day”? To find out, read the book that inspired this special day! The Dot, written by Peter Reynolds, is a short picture book suitable for all ages. It’s the…

Class Auctions and a Classroom Economy Freebie

…I’ve also found classroom economy systems to be very motivating for students. Several years ago I created the Classroom Economy Pack shown above to share these strategies with other educators….

Teaching Kids How to Have REAL Discussions

…that we are listening to others and considering their viewpoints, rather than waiting for our turn to talk. Taking time to teach discussion strategies at the beginning of the year