Want to change the culture at your school? Then I have a treat for you with these 37 kindness club ideas with an editable checklist to download! The benefits of teaching kindness at school are proven and so is being part of a group for a stronger sense of belonging. Coming together with others in a social…
If you really want to make a difference to the classroom community, your priority should be to establish an expectation of kindness and respect. Whether it’s the start of a new year or after a term break, a clear set of rules is crucial. These guidelines teach students how their words and actions impact and…
International Friendship Day falls on July 30. It’s a chance to highlight the importance of supportive friendships through teamwork, cooperation, and empathy. It’s a must for teachers to mark on their calendar especially if they need help with behavior management.Engaging Friendship Day activities reinforce good behavior and teach important social skills. Students learn to engage…
Teachers are unsung heroes in our society. Their tireless dedication to nurturing the minds of our children is incredibly noble. But it comes at a price. Teacher self-care is often neglected and a hot topic in the media. Educators know they should care for themselves but the demands of their profession leaves them little time to…
Aside from parents, educators are often the most influential people in a child’s life. They play a critical role in shaping hearts and minds while laying the foundations for social, emotional, and academic success. Yet the profession is often perceived as an easy job making many teachers feel undervalued and unimportant. It seems that as a…
When you teach kids to show gratitude, you’re helping them to nurture relationships. Kindness and gratitude are part of an important set of values and social-emotional skills that help kids succeed in life.
These 6 easy activities will help you teach students about gratitude this Easter.
If you’re looking for a fun way to engage your students and ensure they’re doing their best learning, then brain breaks are the perfect solution!Students spend almost a third of their day in the classroom. During this time, they’re expected to sit still and pay attention for long periods while reading, writing, and listening -…
Everyone looks forward to summer, but it can be a time when kids don’t know what to do with themselves. You know how frustrating that can be! Quick! You need some new summer vacation ideas to keep the kids happy before they drive you up the wall. Bonus, if they learn something valuable at the same…
Has COVID taken a toll on your student’s wellbeing? Show them that you understand and support them by giving them an easy way to share their worries, concerns, and needs.Julia Brown is a middle school teacher in Texas who had a simple but clever idea to help her students communicate their needs or wants in…
Though this is a fictional story, The Teddy Stoddard Story (also known as the Teddy Stallard story) is one I believe every new and existing teacher should hear. I heard Dr. Wayne Dyer tell it many years ago and its powerful message touched me so deeply. When I recently met a young lady studying to be…
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…
Daily morning meetings are fabulous for helping kids who are feeling anxious or isolated due to lengthy lockdowns and changes to their routine. As we settle into a new way of life with COVID-19, some students have gone back to school but for those who are still distance learning, virtual morning meetings or classroom circles…
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