Are you ready for the first day of school? I bet. You probably can’t wait to teach and inspire your new group of students. With all that excitement, it’s easy to jump right in. You want school to be fun. You want kids to feel that enthusiasm right away. But before the learning can start, […]
Feeling better? I hope you are. And I hope your students are feeling safe. And loved. And protected. Building this trust will go a long way. Do you remember how we started this conversation? Feelings > Thinking Good vibes lead to good lives. And good times. Sounds good, right? This is true even when you’re […]
Family photos? Check. Open and trusting body language? Check. No more crying kids? Umm, not quite there yet. Maybe at this point you feel like you are ready to cry. It’s alright. This is one area where we don’t want to rush anything. Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? If we don’t feel safe and secure, […]
“WAAAAAHHHHhh” Uh oh. You decorated your classroom with family photos. You even got the audio recordings of family members dishing out comfort. But kids are still crying! They still want their moms and dads. What should you do? Just like any lesson, there is no formula for getting kids to learn. But there are strategies. […]
It’s the first day of Pre-K. Kids are crying. Parents won’t leave. Everyone is feeling the first-day jitters, including yourself! What do you do? Don’t panic. I’ve got you covered. The first day, and really, the first week, of school will be an adventure every year. You’re getting a feel for the kids. They’re getting […]