Make SEL Awareness Days Fun with Easy March Calendar Ideas
Meaningful March calendar ideas for kids that teach about kindness & friendship to make celebrating awareness days easy for students & teachers.
Social and Emotional Learning
11 Easy Ways to Help Children Dealing with Sadness
Inside: Important messages and practical strategies for parents and educators helping children dealing with sadness learn to cope and share their feelings. As a child, I carried a huge burden as a significant part of my life revolved around dealing with sadness. My childhood was complicated, and it left me with heavy unresolved emotions that…
Bulletin Board Idea: Kindness Quilt with Positive Quotes for Students
Inside: A meaningful bulletin board idea to teach about kindness to improve behavior and classroom community. Download a free template for a collaborative kindness quilt display with positive messages that visually remind your students to be kind. Looking for an engaging kindness bulletin board idea for elementary students? This collaborative Kindness Quilt is more than…
How to Help Homeless People and Ignite Empathy in Kids
Teach your students how to help homeless people during World Homeless Day on October 10th. Homelessness is a complex and sensitive issue that impacts many adults and children. Many students are sheltered from the reality of homelessness, but it’s important for them to understand this issue. By learning about homelessness, students can develop empathy and become more…
Unique Classroom Reward System to Empower Kindness & Good Behavior
Do your students struggle to be kind in your classroom? Do you find it challenging to motivate them and encourage good behavior? If so, perhaps it’s time to explore a classroom reward system that truly makes a difference. A classroom reward system is a great way to encourage good behavior and motivate students. But not all…
Bucket Filler Activities & Stunning Kindness Bulletin Boards You Will Love
Bucket filler activities are amazing for teaching students about kindness and empathy. This simple concept is an incredible classroom management tool that helps them understand the impact of their words and actions. Kids learn that their behavior doesn’t just hurt those around them, it can hurt them too! Students feel the positive effects of kindness through…
Easy Get to Know Activities for Students for Good Friendships
Using engaging get to know activities for students at the beginning of the year can set the stage for a smooth and happy school year. Starting off by building strong friendships can reduce anxiety and help ensure your students have a positive experience. Elementary students can feel anxious at the beginning of school, especially if it’s…
Affordable End of Year Gifts for Students That Reinforce Kindness
Do you buy or make end of year gifts for students? The elementary school year finishes at different times throughout the world. But one thing that’s the same for teachers everywhere is the challenge of finding meaningful end of year gifts for students. You’ve helped your students develop academically but it’s the unique connections that they’ll remember most….
Easy End of Year Activities to Empower Kindness and Respect!
Need some end of year activities to teach kindness that won’t stretch you to the limit and keep your students engaged?As the school year wraps up it’s the perfect time to celebrate their social and emotional growth. You’ve worked hard to teach them about kindness and respect, so use these last few weeks to reinforce these…
How to Use Free Kindness Coloring Pages to Empower Students
You see 3 free kindness coloring pages for your students. I see an incredibly powerful resource with countless ways to embed values and build a positive classroom community! Ah, the humble coloring page. Many teachers see them as a quick and easy brain break for their students or a fun filler activity for early finishers. The truth…
Reasons Why Happiness Is Important: Great Ideas for Happy Students
Inside: Research shows why happiness is important and how powerful it is for helping students to thrive both socially and emotionally. Scroll down for fantastic activities and tips around creating a happy classroom. The past few years have been quite a rollercoaster for me, especially dealing with my mum’s illness and her passing. It took…
Teach Students to Give Compliments for Better Friendships and Self-Esteem
Inside: How to give compliments and why they’re so important for building a culture of connection and respect in your classroom. Grab some free compliments bookmarks to get started! In the hustle of life, it’s easy to overlook the simple things we can do that have a positive impact on our wellbeing and relationships. One…