8 Role Play Activities to Boost Your Child’s Social Skills
Children need social and emotional skills to navigate the world around them in an out of the classroom. Teachers can help children get a healthy start by incorporating social-emotional learning activities into their everyday learning. This post explains the importance of SEL and 8 ways teachers can include SEL role play activities in the primary classroom today.
Nurturing Little Hearts: The Power of Gratitude Journals in Kindergarten
Finding a Gratitude Journal for young learners that isn’t too advanced or open-ended can be tricky. These Gratitude Journals are packed with age-appropriate gratitude activities tailored for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, giving the perfect balance of structure and creativity to spark meaningful reflections. A Gratitude Journal is the perfect SEL activity for the month of November leading up to Thanksgiving, helping children to reflect on all the things they’re thankful for in a meaningful way.
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5 Fun and Easy Ways to Build Community at the Start of the School Year
Looking for simple ways to build a strong classroom community? Discover 5 easy and fun strategies, including class books, morning meetings, a class playlist, and more! Start the school year off right with these engaging ideas that help young students feel connected and valued. #classroomcommunity #backtoschool #elementaryeducation #socialemotionallearning #sel #teachingtips #k2teachers #communitybuilding #kindergarten #firstgrade #secondgrade
5 Strategies for Effective Questioning in Math
Effective questioning in math is a powerful tool to spark critical thinking and build confidence in young learners. Discover 5 concrete strategies that will help you foster curiosity, collaboration, and deeper understanding in your K-2 math classroom. From using scaffolded questioning to the Notice/Wonder routine, these tips will guide your students to not only grasp the content but also take risks and develop a growth mindset. Ready to transform your math lessons? Let's dive in!
7 Tools to Help you Go Slow to Go Fast This School Year
7 Tools to Help you Go Slow to Go Fast This School Year