Building a positive learning environment begins before the students arrive on the first day. There are many things to consider about your room as a community. Here are some tips to do at the beginning of the year to get a good foundation for building those relationships with your students. Make your classroom inviting. It … Read more
Emotion drives attention, attention drives learning”-Tim Shriver, co-founder and board chair of CASEL The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) defines social emotional learning (SEL) as the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, … Read more
Some great ice breaker ideas for the first day of school. When you have a classroom full of nervous, shy, excited, and terrified little faces looking at you and each other, it’s important to build relationships on the first day. Here are five ice breaker games for kids you can use on the first day … Read more