How to handle aggresiive learners. How to deal with aggressive learners in your classroom. How to handle out of control learners
by Valentina Gonzalez What Is the Affective Filter? The term “affective filter” originates from Stephen Krashen, an expert in the field of linguistics, who described it as a number of affective var…
Students from low-income households are more likely to struggle with engagement—for seven reasons. This posting was originally posted by http://www.ascd.org and can be found HERE: Poverty is an uncomfortable word. I’m often asked, “What should I expect from kids from low-income households?” Typically, teachers are unsure what to do differently. Just as the phrase middle class tells us little about […]
I love to start the year building classroom community with Peter H. Reynold’s books like The Dot and Ish. They are great read aloud books to begin a growth mindset activity. Both books are great for teaching kids that it is okay to take risks and make mistakes. Those books also go very well […]
Birth order plays a huge role in the dynamics of all-things children. And when combined into a classroom, well, sit back and watch the dynamics unfold.
How does slow processing speed affect students? Slow processing speed can create anxiety as the struggle with processing verbal or visual information.
I talk quite a bit about classroom management on my blog. I have to be honest here. I have tried so many different things. I have tried the clip chart, I have tried check marks, I have tried the “flip the card”. NONE of them work for me. The book Dream Class really changed my thoughts on...
Research shows that about 20% of your students will be affected by some level of dyslexia, so it is absolutely essential that you’re empowered with the brain-friendly tools and strategies that help them succeed in your classroom. In this episode, we’ll talk about… LINKS Listen on Apple or Spotify. 1-hour dyslexia training on The Science...
Home page for ALL's free teaching resources on underage drinking and its effects on the brain, including primers, curriculum plans, and videos.
This article discusses the relationship between our hidden values and belief systems and our outward behaviours. Similarly, attitudes have been described as hypothetical constructs that represent a person’s likes or dislikes.
A home for Ask, Listen, Learn's teacher-focused, free alcohol education programs, from teacher materials to classroom videos and stastistics.
Create a trauma-sensitive classroom with strategies from The Balanced Educator Podcast's episode featuring Kimberly Mackey.
Printable color therapy sheet to hang in your office/room/classroom
What does it mean to have asthma? How do healthy lungs function compared to sick lungs? These are the questions my 8-year-old wanted to investigate today. This STEM Respiratory System Investigation was a great discovery of what can stop our lungs from working properly. We compared lungs with asthma to healthy lungs and talked about some other lung infections and how they can affect our bodies.
Teachers, engage your students with these fifteen exit tickets, some of which can be customized. Each exit ticket includes space for the student’s name, date, period/subject, and response. Printable with four on a page. These exit tickets are ready to be used by students, parents, or any school stakeholders.
Discover the 10 most common 504 accommodations for ADHD to support your child's success. Create the best educational environment for their needs.
These simple active listening exercises help students focus on what is being said and to share their feelings about being truly heard.
As we get ready to start a new school year, I've had classroom procedures on my mind. Since this will be my first year in a new school district, I've been thinking about which classroom procedures I need to refine. I've been wondering how being in a new building will affect my classroom procedures. Today, I want to share 8 back-to-school procedures every classroom needs!
Last school year, I had very ambitious dreams about starting a classroom economy system in my room. I was desperate for a way to tie in the ...
Study the respiratory system and determine your lung capacity and what might affect it. Students will calculate and make conclusions.
Teaching empathy is important. In the simplest of terms, empathy is the ability to notice, understand, and share the emotions of others. It is a critical social skill for all people to have. In many ways, empathy is the social skill that paves the way for all other social skills. It helps us to take
This is a cognitive behavioral therapy, aka CBT, worksheet about the cognitive triangle. This is a central piece of changing your thoughts and understanding the way thoughts, behaviors, and feelings impact each other. This can be used as an educational piece for kids, teenagers, and adults. This therapy technique can help you to understand how your thoughts affect your emotions. It could also be utilized in a therapy session, as a homeschooling lesson, or as socio-emotional learning in the classroom. You could even print this and put it on a wall in your office. This is a great way to improve your mental health and address negative thoughts. Created by a licensed LMSW therapist. Download and print instantly after purchase. DIGITAL FILE Instantly and simply download the file and start using it right away. No physical item will be shipped to you. WHAT YOU’LL GET One sheet with instructions for the art therapy and a template for the art activity. HOW TO DOWNLOAD After your payment is confirmed, you can download your files directly from Etsy. To do so, go to: https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases to find your printable files. Due to the digital nature of my products, I do not offer cancellations, exchanges, or refunds. All sales are final, however, please feel free to message me with any concerns. This print is for personal use only. Commercial use is not allowed. This print is only for one license. If you need to use it for multiple classrooms or licenses please purchase an additional copy.
Bossy Behavior - Social Skills - Circle of Control Every classroom has at least one “bossy” student. The other kids avoid working and playing with them. It seems like no matter how many times we try to explain how it’s affecting their relationships, they just won’t stop. This resource can help! Typically, kids don’t WANT to be bossy. They want to create friendships, not lose them. There are many factors that can cause them to act this way. Bossiness is a natural way for humans to try to control their environment or situations that they find themselves in. Some people are more flexible; therefore, less bossy. But others tend to face more anxiety about if a situation will go the “right” way. First, this resources walks students through identifying WHY they’re acting this way. Then, it teaches about what IS in their control and what IS NOT in their control so students can learn to only focus on what they can control. Includes: ☑️ detailed lesson plans ☑️ colorful & engaging lesson slides ☑️ class or small group sorting activity ☑️ individual circle of control activity Get Unlimited Access to the entire store HERE! Related Resources: Identifying Emotions & Feelings SEL Morning Meetings – Mindset Quotes and Social Stories ✉ Let's Connect! ✉ Blog Instagram Pinterest
What you put on your classroom walls can affect your students’ ability to learn.
It's hard to talk to students without making it a lecture. Empower students while you teach them about respect using hands on activities
Put peacemaking skills at your students��� fingertips with Conflict Cubes they make themselves. This resource encourages collaborative efforts to develop creative and meaningful solutions to common conflicts. Includes directions and a reproducible.
A handy printable tool for helping children learn to recognise and manage their emotions. Great for use in the home or classroom.
