Gritty Goals: 6 Ways to Help Your Students Succeed
Imagine a young boy listening to the crackling radio broadcast of the Apollo 17 moon landing. With wide eyes and a pounding heart, he turns
Category: Social Emotional Learning
BRAIN SCIENCE FOR KIDS: TEN ENGAGING LESSONS STUDENTS LOVE
If you’ve ever observed a child’s sense of wonder, you’d know just how incredibly eager they are to discover the world around them. From the
8 More Things Gifted Students Wish You Knew- Part 2
As educators, we often assume that gifted students will excel on their own without requiring much support from us. However, it’s important to remember that
8 Surprising Things Gifted Students Wish You Knew- Part 1
When teachers have gifted students in their class, they often breathe a sigh of relief. “Whew, I don’t have to worry about that student!” they
4 Ways To Help Students Learn From Mistakes
Mistakes. We ALL make them. And yet, many of us can’t help but feel bad when they occur. This is also true for our students.
Teaching Perseverance in the Classroom – YES You Can!
The world today is one of instant gratification. The saying what gets rewarded gets repeated is so true, especially for kids. If you reward mediocre
Teaching Mistakes and Why They Are Important
Mistakes are a part of life. The earlier we accept them and learn how to best use them, the better. The overall goal is to
Teaching Empathy: 3 Books Your Students Will Love
SEL, the acronym for Social Emotional Learning that all educators are hearing at every turn. You know it is important. You agree that it should