Inside: If you haven’t used printable bookmarks for students in your classroom, check out the examples below and see why they’re such a valuable teaching tool. Don’t forget to download the freebie to get you started! Have you ever thought about the value of bookmarks in your classroom? They can be so much more than…
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…
Inside: Looking for ways you can show teacher appreciation? This post gives you easy ideas for celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day with free coloring pages to download and gift your teacher besties. 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…
A brain break for kids is one of the best ways to engage your students and ensure they’re doing their best learning. Honestly, they’re a must in just about any classroom.Students spend almost a third of their day in class. During this time, they’re expected to sit still and pay attention for long periods while…
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…
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…
Inside: 6 easy ideas for using movement to improve the social emotional health and wellbeing of kids at school or home. Humans are naturally social creatures, meant to thrive in communities and build connections with others. When the pandemic forced us to isolate to protect our physical health, it took a toll on so many…
Teaching and learning has undergone some significant changes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and teachers are adapting to a new norm in education that looks different between countries and possibly even states depending on the severity of the virus. For many, distance learning is their reality as they go back to school online,…
Inside: 7 tips for nurturing positive character traits as a collaborative effort at home and school. How are Character Traits Developed?Every parent wants their kids to grow up with a good set of values and positive character traits. Kindness, compassion, perseverance, honesty, and respect are just some of the traits we want to instill in our kids….
I’ve used several of your Ripple Kindness suggestions here in my room in the middle school where I work. Recently we’ve had a student diagnosed with bone cancer. This student is a very popular student, very conscientious about their studies, and comes from a fantastic family.
Inside: Learn how easy it can be to improve wellbeing and community. Two amazing teachers help you succeed by sharing their kindness club ideas for elementary school. Free kindness club checklist included too! Be inspired to start a kindness club to create an inclusive school community!It’s heart-warming to see so many teachers embracing kindness and…
Teaching Kindness Changes the Classroom Community!Phrases like “random acts of kindness” and “pay it forward” have become popular terms in modern society. There are even special days dedicated to highlighting the importance of kindness and organizations who specialize in altruism. But why has it become so popular to teach kindness in schools? Perhaps that’s best explained…
