If you’re an elementary or primary school teacher who is yet to introduce social emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom, keep reading!Social Emotional Learning is recognized as an essential component of a well-rounded school curriculum. It’s a highly effective way of addressing emotional and mental health issues as well as bullying and antisocial behavior because…
My son had a nail in his tire repaired recently, it left him stranded on the highway today when the repair failed! A wonderful DOT vehicle in TN stopped, repaired his tire, and told him to have a nice day!
This was by no means a big thing, but I can’t explain how much it made my day. It was about a year ago. I had a final for my hardest class (also the teacher was a huge douche, so that didn’t help). The final was a group presentation. It was unbelievably frustrating and took…
Giving is the one thing that makes me feel good. When I was a kid, we had a neighbor who didn’t have a car and rode his bike 12 miles every day collecting pop cans. Every winter Grandpa would throw together a box of Venison and leave it at the end of his driveway.
My hubby and I were shopping yesterday, and I was getting disheartened at how all the stores are selling the same muted coloured, flowing styles – none of which suit what I wanted. A kind shop manager asked me if I was looking for something specific and I said yes, gave her a bit of…
Inside: Learn what a community circle in an elementary classroom is, why they’re important and how to use them effectively for a warm and inclusive community. Updated: November 26th, 2024 Starting the day with a community circle or morning meeting is a powerful way to create a positive classroom environment. These gatherings help students ease…
I remember when I moved back to Alabama from Tampa, FL., I called the bank to change my address. When I told them who I was, the person I was speaking with said, “Oh, you’re the one who sends the beautiful cards! We are going to miss you! We fight over who gets your cards!”
A couple of days ago when I walked out to take the kids to school, I heard someone screaming and upset. At first, I thought someone was having a fight and then I saw this girl, probably in year 7 or 8, crying and really distraught out the front.
After the loss of 3 family members (great grandfather and 2 aunts) to Covid in 2020, I wanted to gift back. Through a 6th grade school band fundraiser, I sold over 1,440 of World’s Finest chocolate bars @ $1 each.
I have twin boys who just turned 23. Years ago, when they were about 5, I stopped at a gas station. As I was pumping gas, my boys spotted a very old man huddled in the corner holding a sign that said “homeless vet”. My boys begged me for money to give him.
I saw on Facebook, someone wanted a guitar to learn how to play.
Inside: If you need ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day, these fun free activities will not only save you time but also help kids learn the power of being kind in everyday moments. Looking for an easy way to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with your kids or students?Whether you’re in the classroom…