Social-Emotional Learning has a lot of components that are built into it. CASEL is an organization that has done a tremendous amount of work around all of the different ways SEL comes into our lives. It can be overwhelming, so let me break it down for you as simply as possible. CASEL has five ... READ the POST
Getting To Know Your New Students
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?! I Have So Many Students! You are not in this boat alone. If you're like me and have two ... READ the POST
The Importance of Identifying and Validating Students
A student's identity is one of the most important things that we should value as teachers. Identity is something that can vastly improve the social and emotional health of our kids. Validating those emotions and identities is just as important! What Does Identity Mean? Our identity is who we ... READ the POST
Heading Back to School With Social-Emotional Learning
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Morning Work: Should Educators Assign It?
When I started teaching, and for the next 10 years following, my students always came into my classroom and did the same thing every single day: they'd take off their coats and bookbags and put them in their lockers, they'd check in for lunch, and then they'd immediately get started on some sort of ... READ the POST
First Day of School: Building Relationships
Each year, I am so excited for the first day of school. It?s a time for new beginnings, new relationships, a love of learning, and a whole lotta fun!! But what I often forget is how CrAzY the first day of school, especially arrival time, can be. All the questions, all the welcomes, and all the ... READ the POST
