Celebrate Student Birthdays With Our Free Class Birthday Chart
Looking for a simple way to make birthdays feel special in your classroom this year? Our free printable birthday chart […]
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5 Breathing Exercises That Can Reset Your Classroom Energy
I’m subbing in a 4th-and-5th-grade classroom, and one student’s ODD is completely disregulating the entire room. His energy is contagious
40 Team-Building Games for Adults That Energize Staff Meetings
Finding good team-building games for adults can be tricky, especially when it comes to school staff meetings. You might be
300 Fun Icebreaker Questions for Kids and Teens
This list of fun icebreaker questions is perfect for the first day of school, or you can also use them
What Is Restorative Justice in Schools?
In traditional school settings, discipline often follows a punitive model: Break a rule and face consequences like detention or suspension.
Understanding Trauma Changed My Teaching for the Better
Few challenges in education are as pervasive (or misunderstood) as supporting students with trauma. According to the National Child Traumatic
Why I Send My Students on a Summer Scavenger Hunt Before School Starts
One of the biggest challenges teachers face—especially in the early weeks of the school year—is building real relationships with students.
Help! I’m Sick of the Candy Culture at School
Dear We Are Teachers,I get that incentives can motivate students, but I’m so over the endless candy rewards system. It
35 Fun Name Games To Try With Your New Class
Learning new names can be equally daunting for both students and teachers. It’s not just the act of associating names
200+ Morning Meeting Questions To Start the Day Off Right
Morning meeting is a must for many elementary (and some middle and high school) teachers. A good morning meeting sets