Desk Pets are a fun way to promote positive behavior and get students excited about learning. With a little creativity, desk pets can be used in many different ways to support your classroom community of learners. There are so many different ways to use them in the classroom. Here are some great ideas for using Desk Pets in your classroom….
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Creating a calming corner for your elementary classroom can be a great way to help your students regulate their emotions and build emotional intelligence. They’re soothing to your students and add an instant welcoming vibe to your classroom. As teachers, we all have experienced a scenario like this: Your class comes in from recess. One of your students walks in…
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Making playdough is a fun activity for elementary students. I mean really, what kid doesn’t love playdough?! Not only does the playdough keep them entertained, but it also helps teach them about the properties of different materials. In this blog post, I will provide a recipe for no-bake playdough that is taste-safe and easy to make! WHY YOU NEED A…
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Do you struggle with students who easily get distracted during math? DOODLE TASKS™ were designed to get and KEEP your students engaged every step of the way! What are DOODLE TASKS™? This is a combo that’s never been done before, it brings together the best of both task cards and directed drawings. My second graders LOVED directed drawings during the…
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“One in 83 teachers (3,750) are on long-term leave for stress and mental health issues.” (source) And, “Unions are warning of an “epidemic of stress” as research revealed that 3,750 teachers were signed off on long-term sick leave last year because of pressure of work, anxiety and mental illness.” (source) And the worst? “Altogether 1.3 million days have been taken…
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