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Are you looking for ways to cultivate more joy in the classroom and inspire your students to bring more joyful habits into their lives? Look no further! In this blog post, I share with you 10 easy and practical strategies to cultivate joy in the classroom. They have been encouraged by a recent read of mine,The Book of Joy by […]
As educators, we understand the importance of creating a positive and supportive learning environment for our students. My passion lies in Social Emotional Learning because I see that with our young learners, above all else, having a solid foundation in social emotional learning makes all the difference in all areas of their lives. In this blog post, we will explore […]
Teaching empathy to preschoolers is a crucial step in their social and emotional development. It lays the foundation for healthy relationships and compassionate behavior throughout their lives. But how do we effectively teach empathy to preschoolers? In this blog post, we will be looking at practical strategies and activities to help preschoolers develop empathy. From modeling empathetic behavior to using […]
Our preschoolers are bursting to connect with each other! They want to make friends but sometimes find it challenging to connect in a positive way. So with this in mind, I’ve gathered some of my favorite friendship building activities I have used in my classroom that have helped my students develop those friendship skills in fun and engaging ways. Before […]
I was sitting in front of my son’s classroom teacher last week and as I sat there, I realized pretty quickly that I probably wouldn’t have needed to write that strong email and we probably wouldn’t have needed to organize that meeting if we had developed deeper parent teacher relationships. It was clear in that moment that as a parent, […]
In my preschool classroom, working together and teamwork is a skill we work on early in the school year. It is such an invaluable skill to teach our preschoolers but not always an easy concept to present. From my experience, there are many ways to help preschoolers learn what teamwork is and how it works and I’ve used teamwork games, […]
In the bustling world of preschool, we all know emotions can run high! In those moments, our young learners might need some support in regulating their emotions and that’s where a calming corner comes in. This special space provides a haven for children to regulate their emotions, allowing them to pause, reflect, and return to the classroom ready to engage. […]
As preschool teachers, we all know that the most important thing we can teach our young students are social skills; especially skills that will help them form friendships. We know how important it is to create an environment where our preschoolers can connect and experience what friendship in preschool really feels like. That connection is so important for their well-being! […]
Preschool is a crucial time for young children to develop self-confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. As teachers, we have the power to shape their outlook on themselves and the world around them, by using positive affirmations. I began seeing the benefits of incorporating positive affirmations into my homelife when my son was a preschooler. Having severe Developmental Coordination Disorder […]
Building positive relationships with your students is not only essential for creating a warm and inclusive classroom environment but also lays the foundation for their academic and personal growth. As teachers, we can make a lasting impact on our students’ lives by nurturing these relationships and building a supportive classroom community. I’m all about building connections, so today I’m gonna […]