Promoting Healthy Friendships for Kids
Friendships are one of the foundations of school. When I think back to my elementary and middle school days, my friends are some of the first memories that pop into my mind! Is that the...
Read MoreThe Power of Attention Contagion
Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson, fully immersed in teaching, only to notice that one distracted student has somehow pulled the whole class off course? You’re not imagining it—it’s real, and...
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5 Back to School Outfits from Amazon
This post contains affiliate links. Back to school outfits can be tricky. Many of us teachers (me included) work in old buildings with no air conditioning or strange temperature fluctuations. Here in Chicago, summer is...
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Teaching the Circle of Control to Kids
As teachers, we deeply care about our students, we all know THAT is not the issue. Anxiety is plaguing our students lately and we need simple and effective tools to help them both understand and...
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20 Ways to Build Math Skills & Relationships Through Games
Looking for math games, teacher friend? I’ve got a ton of resources for you there. But today, I want to take a bit of a different look at math games. Now more than ever, we...
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The Benefits of Quiet Time
Ahhh, quiet time. Don’t get it confused, I am not necessarily recommending a nap time in your classroom (although that sounds glorious). Years ago, I noticed that the most chaotic time in my classroom was...
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Miss Behavior Podcast Round-Up
If your work life is similar to mine, commuting is a huge part of your daily routine. I’ve gone through seasons where commuting was soul sucking, but right now it doesn’t bother me as much....
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Using Games To Teach SEL Skills
As educators, we are always trying to find ways to engage students in academic content that captures their interest and attention. With some kids, it can be simple, and with others, it’s a real art....
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Teaching Students Personal Space
This post includes affiliate links. Personal space is a really hard lesson and strategy for many students. If you have students in your classroom or on your caseload who struggle with boundaries, you likely also...
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3 Ways to Help Students Be Independent Problem Solvers
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by a seemingly never-ending line of students coming to you to help them solve their problems. Maybe it’s that someone cut in front of them in...
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4 Outdoor SEL Activities for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. Is anyone else totally inspired by nature? I love incorporating SEL with natural and outdoor activities to get kids outside and exploring nature! Outdoor SEL activities might seem intimidating, but...
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