If you can find enough lego to use, you have an engaging classrom or group lesson for every grade level (K-5… maybe even middle school). I have been doing this lesson for my end-of-year lesson in 2nd grade this week and I’m bringing it to 4th grade next week. Of course, for noise control… you Read More …
Each year, the Victory Over Violence Conference with the Kentucky Family Resource Coordinators is a great time to get inspired for the upcoming year. I hope you find the following info/handouts helpful, and as always contact me if you want more information. Below are the sessions I presented and resources for each one. (This blog Read More …
Now is the time for sharing! This will be a growing page that I will continue to edit. Click on the lesson title which will take you to the PPT. Click here for Tools to Increase Engagement for Virtual Lessons (check-ins, games, etc.) –Listening Skills and Games (K-2) –Positive Thinking vs. Garbage –Thoughts/ Mistakes are Read More …
Teaching face to face or virtually? These FREE SEL lessons are for you! The lessons are great for Back-to-School and can be an all-in-one lesson or 5 separate lessons. These virtual classrooms go along with my book Be Your Own Hero, and will be a great framework for your classroom norms. Students can click on Read More …
Here is one of my favorite lessons teaching neuroplasticity. I had several requests for this from an Instagram post so for anyone who wants it, here you go! It is from my Mindset Matters (2016) curriculum book (pg. 68-69), but slightly revamped. I’m putting it here for easy access. Here is a link to the Read More …
Last week I did a lesson that I’ve been doing for a few years, but I changed it up and got the comment that made me know that this is a keeper. Ms. Gracy Griffith, 1st grade teacher said “Make sure you do this one again every year.” YAY for a WINNER lesson!! That’s the Read More …
There are so many great freebies on Mindfulness on Teachers Pay Teachers! I love to be inspired by others and I’m grateful to these vendors for making these downloads freebies. If you’ve ever heard me talk about how I teach growth mindset, you know that I love to start my lessons off with MINDFULNESS LESSONS. Read More …
