If you’re new to teaching, SEL stands for social-emotional learning. Social-emotional learning isn’t a subject you think about much when you go to college to become a teacher, but it is one of the most important topics you will ever teach to students. The lessons learned are skills that students will use for the rest of their lives! In fact, […]
An Overview of 4 SEL Curriculums
Building a Caring Classroom Community: How and Why Building Relationships is Important
You may have attended a professional development or staff meeting on the importance of building relationships with your students. I know I have attended many and felt they were a waste of time. Same ol’ same ol.’ Just let me teach. However, building a quality relationship with each and every student in your classroom is very important! It will set […]
First Day of School Schedule for Grades K-2 that is Actually Doable
Well, your classroom is ready! Materials are labeled, the room is arranged, wall décor is up and you’re ready to plan for your first day. But you may be asking yourself how to write a flexible lesson plan that will fit the first day where you never know quite what you’re going to get. I’m hear to tell you, no […]
Top 10 Ways to Build Your Classroom Library on a Budget
Whether your classroom isn’t stocked with very many books when you arrive or it is overflowing with dusty, out-of-date books, there are several ways you can fill your classroom library with relevant, high-interest books for your students without spending a fortune. Here is my go-to list when I’m looking to spruce up my book selection for students: 1. Donations from […]