I have made a career out of watching children. Technically, I was a teacher, curriculum writer, specialist, instructional coach, and administrator. Those were my titles, but in reality, I watched children and I wondered about their thinking. I questioned why they reacted in certain ways, wondered how they decided who they liked (and didn’t […]
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Must-Haves for a Social Emotional Learning Classroom Library
If you’re looking to add some tools and books to your Elementary classroom library, consider including items and reading materials to help your students develop social-emotional skills. These classroom library books and tools give your students the option to consider and learn more about important social-emotional skills and how to apply them. Classroom Library […]
Social Emotional Learning Anchor Chart Ideas for Your Classroom
Decorating your classroom is important, and anchor charts are one of those teacher favorite ways to add some color to the classroom space and remind students of important information at the same time. Social-emotional learning is incredibly important, and these creative teachers have turned some of the concepts into memorable anchor charts. Core Concepts […]
Inclusion & Social Emotional Learning for Students with Special Needs
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is quickly becoming a cornerstone in the world of education, and the inclusion of those with special needs is becoming increasingly important. Central to SEL being effective is being able to apply it in a learning environment designed and equipped to create in students a sense of well-being such they […]
Creating a Caring Community of Learners to Support Social and Emotional Learning
Several years ago, I had the great fortune of participating in a training of trainers for developmentally appropriate practice as part of NAEYC’s Annual Conference for early childhood educators. We learned that one key component of developmentally appropriate practice is to create a caring community of learners. While it has always been important, I […]
School Specialty’s Sportime at SHAPE America’s Social & Emotional Learning Institute
The SHAPE America Social & Emotional Learning Institute starts on July 31st, 2019 and will be held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Will you be attending? School Specialty’s Sportime will be there showcasing new products, leading presentations, and supporting award-winning educators. Visit the SHAPE America website to register for the convention and find all of the event details. […]
Social & Emotional Learning in Art: 3 Project Ideas
Social and emotional learning takes place across cultures, age groups, and should be encouraged and explored in every learning space. The art room is no exception. Throughout history, art has been used as an outlet for feelings, both positive and negative. Inspiration often comes from times of intense feeling and self-awareness. Help students to […]
You Can Use ESSER Funding to Redesign Learning Spaces. Here’s How.
The design of a learning environment can have a big impact on teaching, learning, and student success. A well-designed environment creates the right conditions for students to flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally. What’s more, school systems can use federal emergency relief aid to develop and equip their learning spaces for maximum effect. We’ve all had […]
Returning to Learning: 10 Ways to Keep Students Connected
As we return to learning this fall, we will still need to abide by CDC and local guidelines to keep both students and teachers safe. Maintaining connection, choice, and stimulation in the classroom will help with a smooth transition back. Here are a few tips to ensuring this transition is healthy and engaging for […]
How to Use Federal Relief Aid to Keep Students Safe and Improve Learning
Since March 2020, federal lawmakers have passed three COVID-19 stimulus bills that provide more than $190 billion in emergency relief funding for K-12 schools. The U.S. Department of Education has created the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to distribute this money to schools. States receive this funding from the federal government […]
Designing Outdoor Learning Spaces That Engage and Inspire
Courtyards and other outdoor areas are critical elements in how a school functions—and they shouldn’t just be an afterthought when designing school buildings. With careful planning, schools can make effective use of these communal spaces to help create the right school culture and even support learning beyond the classroom. In fact, the pandemic has […]
The Case for Outdoor Learning
During the past year, I have presented at and attended several virtual conferences for early childhood educators. The sessions that always seem to fill up and fill up fast are those related to outdoor learning. This is certainly a topic of much interest around the country and for good reason. There is much research […]
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