Click here to download a Classroom Community Activity for back to school to celebrate their similarities, differences!
Are you like me and busy checking Instagram and Pinterest for Back to School ideas? Even though I have been teaching for many years, I get bored doing the same thing year after year. Pl…
ALL ABOUT FRIENDSHIP Friendship and conflict solving skills are so important to teach our kiddos. Our job is to teach them important social skills. They need these tools to ensure successful relationships with their peers and adults. It is tricky, but it can be done! I am sharing some
What could be better than having students leave their school day feeling loved and appreciated by their teacher and classmates, and feeling the love for their own great people and things in their life? Not
Looking for new community building ideas for the elementary classroom? These activities work any time in the school year and are a big hit!
If you have been following our blog, you might have seen our post about our favorite teacher hack, earlier finisher packets! If you missed it, don’t worry, I will sum it up real quick for you. Essentially, despite teaching different grade, Emmy and I realized we were both having the same Issue. Kid
The 9 fun and low prep classroom team building games are the perfect addition to your class and will have your students asking for more!
These simple active listening exercises help students focus on what is being said and to share their feelings about being truly heard.
Looking to increase kindness in your elementary classroom? I've got 7 amazing kindness activities that I have seen transform my own classroom
Start the school year with these 11 fun classroom community activities to help build social-emotional skills and positive relationships!
The Day the Crayons Quit book activities unit with literacy companion activities and a craftivity for Kindergarten and First Grade
If you have been following our blog, you might have seen our post about our favorite teacher hack, earlier finisher packets! If you missed it, don’t worry, I will sum it up real quick for you. Essentially, despite teaching different grade, Emmy and I realized we were both having the same Issue. Kid
Enter your information below to grab the FREE interactive read-aloud for Jabari Jumps! grade levelK-23-6Other EducatorSEND ME THE FREEBIE! Social Emotional Learning (or SEL) is so important! Reading picture books aloud can help students develop these crucial skills that will set them up for success later in life. This FREE interactive read-aloud includes: Teacher DirectionsLesson
Easy coloring activity worksheet for teaching students about emotions. Pair this worksheet with my Tk- 2nd Grade SEL Videos List. ...
A 2nd grade winter early finishers social emotional worksheet that makes students think about things they can and cannot control.
A sorting activity from the Empathy Unit of the Social Emotional Learning curriculum. Work through these scenarios as a group to help build valuable skills. This curriculum is flexible, no prep, and easy to implement.
FREE tattling vs. reporting classroom management activity! This puzzle center is a great way to review the difference between tattling and reporting.
Pig the Winner Activities: Who's a worse sport than Pig?! You'll love these sportsmanship centers for your classroom guidance lesson!
Homework alternative designed to connect the work students do during math block with families at home and to practice skills with minimal written work.
Students work at different paces. There’s no problem with that! But what do you do with a kid that is an early finisher?
Our first week of second grade was full of fun! From learning our classroom procedures, to team building we learned so much!
This spring is presenting new challenges for teachers all across the country. Some of us are getting ready to go back to the classroom for the first time this year. Some of us have been in person all year, but we are about to get new virtual kids. Some of you have been in the ... Read More about Classroom Management and Expectations
Sadly, students are under so much pressure to be perfect. This includes everything from academics to extracurriculars they try. Due to this pressure, they are often hesitant to try something new. They fear what others will think if something they do is not perfect. However, it is so vital for students to try something new!
Wondering what to do with those early finishers? How about a fall early finisher pack of review activities for math, ELA, science, social studies, SEL and more!
Social Emotional Learning is an important part of the school day. Check out these 10 great books to help promote SEL in your classroom!
Hello! I am SO excited about this new series! I can't wait to share one of my new favorite books with you and share some of the ways you can use it in your classroom! You can check out my previous post on the book Sneaky Spinach here! As soon as I read Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun the first time, I fell in LOVE with Maria Dismondy! Her books are absolutely amazing and all teach different character lessons in a kid-friendly way! When Maria asked if she could send me her newest book, The Jelly Donut Difference, my heart was so happy! I couldn't wait to read the newest book in her amazing collection and come up with a fun way to use it in my classroom! This book is so cute! I read it to my own two kids before I read it to my classroom kids and I loved being able to discuss ways to sprinkle kindness at home and at school! This book is too cute! It is all about Leah and Dexter, two siblings that can't seem to get along! With a little help from a neighbor and some special donuts, the siblings learn what is really important in life and learn to spread kindness and smiles! How absolutely ADORABLE is Maria Dismondy!? Maria Dismondy is an inspiring author whose books focus on topics that challenge children. Maria has a background in early education and is commited to teaching the importance of character building, which allows her to touch lives all over the world! She travels as a public speaker to schools, community forums, and national conferences! When she is not busy writing or speaking, she is at home in Michigan with her family! My class and I had SO much fun with this book and the activities that we did! If you follow my blog or social media accounts, you can see how much I love spreading kindness and positivity! After we read The Jelly Donut Difference we brainstormed ways that we can {sprinkle kindness} as a class! How sweet are these ideas!? Then, my students wrote about how they can sprinkle kindness and enjoyed their very own jelly donut! I just got jelly donut munchkins from Dunkin Donuts! Their little pennants made the cutest banner in our hallway! I really loved reading all the different ways that they could sprinkle kindness! You can get these activities and MORE in my Kindness Counts: A Maria Dismondy Unit in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! Seriously, such a CUTE book and so much fun sprinkling kindness! Do you want to WIN your very own copy of this book and my Kindness Counts unit to use in your classroom? Make sure to enter the giveaway below! a Rafflecopter giveaway For more {Fashion, Fun, and Favorites} make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin', and Teachers Pay Teachers! If you want to save these ideas for later, make sure to pin the image below!
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At this point in the school year, I am sure you are in survival mode by now... Just trying to make it to Christmas break! I wanted to share one of my favorite lessons with you that is perfect for using at the start of a school year or anytime throughout when students need a lesson on the difference between tattling and reporting. This lesson can come in handy when the classroom becomes more chaotic in anticipation for a break as well. Have you read the story Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal by Jeanie Franz Ranson? You can find it on Amazon (affiliate link) by clicking the picture. This is an adorable story that helps children understand when they need to talk to each other to work out a problem and when they need to call for a grown-up to help. I love this story so much that I created a Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal Unit in my shop that can be used after reading the story. First up, is a scenario sort. Students will sort different situations based on whether they are a "squeal" or a "big deal". After discussing "Squeals" and "Big Deals" as a whole group. I have students respond through a craft and writing activity. Students cut and paste a simple pig craft and then draw and/or write an example of a Squeal and a Big Deal. There are 4 different levels of writing pages included. After your students finish the craft and writing activity, I am sure you will want to display their work! So I included letters for your bulletin board that read, Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal! If you want to see more about what is included in this resource, click here.
Enter your information below to grab the FREE interactive read-aloud for Jabari Jumps! grade levelK-23-6Other EducatorSEND ME THE FREEBIE! Social Emotional Learning (or SEL) is so important! Reading picture books aloud can help students develop these crucial skills that will set them up for success later in life. This FREE interactive read-aloud includes: Teacher DirectionsLesson
Encourage kindness through setting goals and random acts of kindness challenge. Includes book ideas, lesson ideas, and FREE kindness awards!
I have a new favorite chart! I found this on pinterest and knew it would be great to use during the first week with my new little first grad...
Two cut-and-paste worksheets for young elementary students to help them distinguish between small problems and big problems. The first sheet is appropriate for late kinder-1st grade students; the second sheet is appropriate for 2nd-3rd grade students.
What If Everybody Did That?: A 1st Grade Lesson on Respect I absolutely love the book What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the book, it centers …
This post contains affiliate links. Our second graders this year are at lots of drastically different levels…both academically and socially. And in their English fluency! It means that 1) we’re having to differentiate lessons by classroom way more than usual and 2) we’re needing to break concepts down a bit more. This, paired with the […]
Introducing the newest book in the Foodie Collection~ a delectable read about all the different ways to be smart~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: “The Smart Cookie” by Jory John &a…
It's this time of the year when kids want something fun and memorable. Engage them with special end of the year games, activities and craftivities during the last weeks of school!
Looking for 3rd grade anchor charts? We put together some of our favorites to use in your third grade classroom this year!
The Smart Cookie by John Jory now accompanied by fun activities. Explore the message of the book with a writing craft and discussion questions
Plant seeds of kindness everywhere you go! This Spring SEL Activity is perfect for strengthening your classroom community and recognizing acts of kindness among peers. Celebrate with a Kindness Award Certificate for each student when you have completed each thoughtful step. This Engaging Resource will have Students: 1. Brainstorming ways in which they can be kind at HOME, SCHOOL & their COMMUNITY. 2. Choosing an intentional act of kindness and document it on their seed packet. 3. Reflecting on ways their act of kindness impact themselves and others. 4. Celebrating their role in growing your class's Kindness Garden with Kindness Certificates. The Best Part? The Kindness Certificates come with 2 designs- PDF and Editable Powerpoint, allowing you to easily type student names in the prepared text boxes. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer D. says, "Great way to teach kids about kindness and how to spread it." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ronit A. says, "These flowers looked adorable on my bulletin board!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amanda N. says, "My students and I loved creating these beautiful crafts. They made an awesome display. Check out the PREVIEW! Save 30% on this activity! Click here to save 30% on this activity and more with the SEL Bundle! You Will Also Love Kindness Calendars Seasonal Social Emotional Learning Resources _________________________________________ Copyright © Running Turtle Resources. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
I can’t say I’m a big fan of icebreakers myself, at least the get-to-know-you type. Students may be grouped in a different way from the previous year, and there are always new students to the schoo…
