Are you required to teach a list of vocabulary words each week? This list of vocabulary activities will help teach students to read!
Getting kids to talk can be tricky sometimes. In this edition of Freebie Friday I’m going to share an activity I learned from a wonderful friend/colleague/mentor, Dina McManus, LCSW-R, on getting kids to talk. This activity also teaches kids how to express their thoughts appropriately and also that their opinions matter. This exercise can be...
When done well, co-teaching offers benefits for both students and teachers. When not done well, it can be confusing or downright frustrating for all involved.
Changing nouns from singular to plural can sometimes be tricky for the elementary student. This free, printable Plural Rules Poster will be a big help in reminding your child of all the plural rules! Its graphics are cute, and it's neatly laid out.
Writing Worksheet – Writing a Synopsis (PDF) Writing a synopsis can be a great way to get really clear about the story you’re telling. In the One Page Novel Course, I suggest it as the next step after brainstorming, but these worksheets can help even if you’ve already finished your book and are getting ready…
If you have ever been through a narcissist's rage, and their cycle of abuse, you would know how emotionally debilitating it can be.
These brain breaks can act as a great, little addition to your classroom routine. They provide students with an opportunity to refocus, it gives them an outlet for their “wriggles” and can be used as a wonderful transitioning tool. Each brain break can be performed in 60 seconds or under which means that students can get back to work quickly. Depending on how “wriggly” your class is, you may like to complete a few brain breaks at a time. This pack includes 48 different brain breaks. They come in both a color and black & white version. Simply print, laminate and cut them out. All you need is some popsicle sticks! You may also like the DIGITAL version here: Digital Brain Breaks ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]
When we get upset or frustrated, it is easier to react (i.e. yell, scream, swear, stonewall) instead of responding, but it takes courage and self-awareness to be able to communicate our feelings. This can be healthy and productive if done the right way, but it can also lead to more frustration if done in a less effective way. In this post, I share with you some ways to identify the differences between helpful and unhelpful ways to communicate our anger. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀How do you communicate when frustrated or angry?
HELLP syndrome is often considered to be a variant of preeclampsia, which is marked by the development of high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Praising kids can be harmful to their self-esteem and self-confidence. Research indicates that when kids are lavished with praise it leads them to develop a fixed mindset.
Ah, the secret life of the human brain. It’s hard to imagine that something that exists inside of each of us, that governs our every waking moment (and every sleeping moment for that matter), can be too complex for us […]
Learn how to play the Kaboom game in your classroom to make practicing math facts, sight words, and more a blast for your students!
On TikTok, people are opening up about "perfect moment syndrome." Here's what psychologists say about dealing with it.
Here's a handy printable chart to display in your kitchen for a quick reference on how to cut a recipe in half and into thirds!
This 3-part character conflict worksheet can help put your character in trouble... and pull them out of it!
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Teach poetry tools for kids successfully with a visual anchor chart. Here is a visual anchor chart that you can create with your class as you study a unit of poetry. Practice each poetic device (personification, imagery, repetition, alliteration, metaphor, line breaks, simile and rhythm) and add it to your anchor chart to help students see that they can be successful in writing poetry too.
Comprehension of language in general can be very challenging for students in special education. Most of my students have been diagnosed with autism or another language based disability. As a result, understanding what others say to them, vocabulary and text comprehension is difficult. Here are 3 activities we do to help students understand language better. ... Read More about 3 Ways to Target Reading Comprehension In Special Education
Hello friends! Sorry for my absence from the blogging world this week. This past week was my first week at school. We had meetings and time in our room during the week and finished with a Meet and Greet on Friday afternoon. It’s sad that I’m already exhausted! Getting my room ready with a walking...
When done well, co-teaching offers benefits for both students and teachers. When not done well, it can be confusing or downright frustrating for all involved.
Creative Writing Worksheet – Expressing Emotions (PDF) Emotions dictate our actions more than we would like to admit, and for the writer, they’re an integral part of creating character motivation. Of course, they’re also very important for hooking the reader, and while you can certainly play it by ear, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised…
Teaching students the power of their words is so important, especially early on in the elementary years! Giving students an opportunity to practice using their words for encouragement, kindness and to bring others joy is something that we as teachers can so easily build into our day. The Compliment Box is one of my favorite […]
This is an explanation of what conflict is and how to manage conflict in healthy ways including how to communicate in conflict situations.
The RAIN technique is a mindfulness tool that can help individuals process difficult emotions and cultivate inner peace. Here are the steps to the RAIN technique: Recognize: Begin by recognizing and acknowledging the emotion or sensation you are experiencing. You might say to yourself, "I'm feeling anxious," or "I notice tension in my shoulders." Allow: Allow the emotion or sensation to be present without trying to push it away or change it. Be compassionate towards yourself and accept what is happening in the present moment. Investigate: Take a closer look at the emotion or sensation, observing it with curiosity and without judgment. Ask yourself questions such as, "What does this feeling feel like?" or "Where in my body am I experiencing this sensation?" Nurture: Be kind and compassionate towards yourself. Offer yourself words of encouragement and support, such as, "May I be kind to myself in this moment" or "May I find peace and calm." By following these steps, you can gain a deeper understanding of your emotions and develop greater self-compassion. The RAIN technique can be used whenever you are experiencing difficult emotions or situations and can help you cultivate greater inner peace and resilience. PNG, JPG, PDF Included
New research shows that stronger expressive language skills in early years helps preschool aged children reduce tantrums when dealing with their emotions.
All of us behave differently in different circumstances. For introverts, the gap between our private and public personas can be especially vast. While we might be reserved, quiet and serious around acquaintances, we can be quite the opposite with our most cherished friends. Does this make us two-faced or fake? A couple of years ago, […]
Beautiful and untranslatable Japanese words: Japanese has many words which can't be expressed in English. These words reveal a lot about the Japanese soul.
Helpful nursing mnemonics and tips to get you through nursing school! Check out these collection of the best memory aids for nursing students!
Homophones drive adults crazy, let alone our students! Make the fun anchor chart on this post, then play learning games on the computer that make learning homophones not only easy, but fun! Don't miss the fun video and the freebie!
The creativity and generosity of the online teaching community never ceases to amaze me. I have spent a couple of weeks collating resources for my department from my Twitter back catalogue, an…
Looking to strengthen your abs but overwhelmed with where to start? Here are 5 essential core exercises for beginners - do them anywhere!
Hello everyone! We were back at school today after yet another day off for rotten weather. It sure is hard to have any continuity when we are gone a day or more out of every week! Our next big unit in reading involves historical fiction book clubs. Getting fourth graders to have meaningful book discussions […]
It's no secret I'm a huge fan of Growth Mindset-thinking, and I try to incorporate it throughout our day whenever I can. If you haven't seen my previous posts about Growth Mindset and goal setting, be sure to check them out below, including a great resource round-up to help get you started. To begin our year, I love to reference this fantastic anchor chart by Stephanie Skelton: {Source} I chose to make this activity a bit more interactive since it was the beginning of the year and I wanted to keep my students up and moving as much as possible. I also had these phrases (along with a few others I added) typed up and ready to go, mostly because the kids weren't yet familiar with the new language associated with Growth Mindset. Our final result looked like this and I cannot be happier, especially since it's the first thing you see on our wall as you enter our classroom: Creating Your Own Anchor Chart as a Class: To help us introduce these ideas, we read these two fantastic picture books: After a class discussion about these characters, we were ready to dive into the two mindsets. I set this activity up by passing out each of these slips of paper and having students walk to the end of the classroom they thought their phrase belonged in: Fixed or Growth. After they were on either end of the classroom, I had someone from the "Fixed" side read their slip and someone on the "Growth" side would share their slip if they thought it was a better way to frame that problem. While there are no hard and fast pairings, some do fit better with others, and we enjoyed referring to the books (and even our own experiences) for evidence and examples. I then glued these down onto large sheets of butcher paper (each color is 24" across, so 4 ft. wide altogether!), and hung it front and center in our classroom, so it's the first thing you see as you come in the door. Tip: You could also copy these responses on green and red paper and use white butcher or chart paper to display them. If you're interested in these slips, they are available as a freebie on Google Docs HERE. I also recommend checking out the links below and I hope you enjoy this activity with your students!
Phrases for asking for and giving permission in English • Formal and Informal language • Intermediate English level • Improve your speaking
How to Plot a Story: Understanding Plotting and Climax. Plotting a story can be tricky, but it's the difference between a poorly and a well developed story.
When we get upset or frustrated, it is critical to communicate how we feel. This can be healthy and productive if done the right way, but it can also lead to more frustration and trauma if done in an unhealthy way. Identifying the differences between “healthy venting” and “emotional dumping” can allow us to communicate our anger more effectively and find clarity in our relationships.These are a set of guidelines Dr. Judith Orloff recommends in her book “The Empath’s Survival Guide”. If you are an empath like me, you will notice yourself feeling drained and having low self-worth after experiencing (receiving or delivering) emotional dumping.It is also important to create boundaries when someone is emotionally dumping on you. One way to do this is by politely asking to talk about the issue when the other person (or both of you) are calmer.How do you communicate your frustration? What helps you and what seems to overwhelm you?
