(that actually work in real classrooms!) If you’ve ever tried a mindfulness activity with kids and it lasted about 12 seconds before someone whispered “Do we HAVE to?”, you’re not alone. The truth is, mindfulness works for students… when the activities are simple, concrete, and designed with kids in mind. Today I’m sharing 5 mindfulness…
Simple ways to build teamwork, communication, and emotional growth through hands-on learning. Introduction If you’ve ever watched a group of students argue over whose design idea is “better,” you already know that STEM challenges are packed with social-emotional learning (SEL) moments. SEL in STEM? It just makes sense. That’s why I love combining the two! …
Do your students get excited about setting goals, only to forget them a week later?You’re not alone. Setting meaningful goals is tough even for adults! But when students learn how to set SMART goals, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, they begin to see their own growth in real time. In my classroom, goal setting…
Celebrate diversity this December with meaningful holidays around the world activities that build inclusion and joy in your classroom.
If you’ve ever had to stop a lesson because two students were arguing about who gets the red marker, you know just how often conflict pops up in the classroom. Maybe it’s a disagreement over game rules, or partners who can’t agree on how to share materials. For upper elementary teachers, these little moments can…
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