In our fast-paced world, the importance of cultivating gratitude is often overlooked. It sometimes feels like extra “fluff” that isn’t worth spending a lot of time, especially in the classroom when we have so many other demands on our time. However, integrating a daily gratitude practice into the classroom routine can profoundly affect educators and…
Educators, we know you’re all about creating a school environment where students can grow and succeed academically and personally. We also know that you have a lot on your plate – and you want to be able to focus more on teaching academic content rather than playing the role of behavior manager. We get it,…
In a recent professional learning session, we asked participants to describe in 1-2 words how they would measure the success of a child they know– a student, their own child, a niece or nephew, a neighbor or friend’s child– at age 25. The responses came back “loving,” “happy,” “kind,” “compassionate,” “resilient,” “emotionally connected,” and so…
Fostering a sense of belonging and connection among students is crucial for their overall well-being and academic success. This sense of belonging helps create a positive classroom environment, promotes student engagement, reduces feelings of isolation, and enhances learning motivation. While many educators recognize the importance of these activities at the start of the school year,…
Effective classroom management is crucial to creating a positive and productive learning environment. MTSS Tier 1 classroom management skills lay the foundation for a well-managed classroom where students feel respected, engaged, and motivated to learn. As the start of the school year gets closer, we wanted to share some key classroom management strategies and techniques,…
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