Social Emotional Learning
Creating inclusive classroom culture with Attendance Questions
As educators, it is our goal to be as inclusive and accepting of our students as possible. While we are concerned about teaching content, the start of class is the most critical time to connect with your students and build positive classroom culture. Attendance questions help you learn about student interests, increase student engagement and …
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The best social emotional learning routines to start the school year off right
If you’re like most high school teachers, the start of the school year is a time for new routines and expectations. It can be tough to get students back into the swing of things, but using social emotional learning (SEL) routines can help make the transition smoother. SEL skills are important for helping students navigate …
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How To Build Strong Student Teacher Relationships
The first weeks of school are overwhelming and exciting. We’re establishing routines, getting to know each other, and laying the groundwork for an exceptional year to come. But underneath all of that is the overwhelming challenge of building meaningful student teacher relationships. This is the most important, and often the most daunting, part of our …
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5 Tips For A Successful School Year
The past few years have been unimaginably challenging in the world of education. Teachers have found themselves navigating adversities and trauma we never thought possible. Through it all, we bear the immense responsibility of educating and motivating our students. As we head into the 2022-2023 school year, I am determined to make this school year …
Reflections on the 2021-2022 school year
It is officially almost summer break here in NY! At the close of every school year I find it therapeutic to reflect on the past year. I try to pinpoint successes, failures, and habits to stop, start, and continue. This school year was a whirlwind of every possible scenario and emotion imaginable. Let’s break it down …
