Resources for Upper Elementary Educators
Let me tell you about Marcus, a student in my math class last year. When we first hit multi-digit multiplication strategies, his eyes got wide, and he whispered, "Mr. S, this is TOO many numbers!"Maybe you've heard something similar in your classroom. Or perhaps you're looking at your upcoming unit ... READ the POST
2024 is a United States Presidential election year, and we know how important voting for the President of the United States can be. I also know how scary teaching presidential elections in the classroom can be during an election season.The 2024 United States Presidential Election presents a unique ... READ the POST
Let me tell you a quick story about my journey with social emotional learning. I remember when I first started teaching {way back in 2006} and I thought I’d crush it in the behavior department. I imagined that my kids would sit, listen, raise their hands, and generally behave like angels. I’d have ... READ the POST
Every day, our kids come bounding into our classroom with a million things: some are happy, some are sad, some are tired, some are mad. And let's be honest, some kids come in with a ton of emotions going on! I needed a way to handle all of this in a calm and trauma-informed way. That's where Morning ... READ the POST
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has a lot of components that are built into it. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is a group that has done a lot of work to explain these parts. Their information can seem complicated, so let's make it simple by looking at the five ... READ the POST
Back to school is a busy and crazy time! There are so many things we have to do. I believe that getting to know our students is one of the most important things we have to do. But how do I fit it in?! Here are some simple tips to get to know your students.I Have So Many Students!You are not in this ... READ the POST
