Being a teacher is hard, but so is being a student. As teachers, we often become so focused on the outcomes we’re expected to produce that we forget many things about how hard it can be to be a student. Here are 7 things we often forget about being a student. They’re trying their best. One of my favorite quotes…
Classroom management is an important part of being a teacher. Building relationships with your students is also incredibly important. However, these are not the same things. Let’s explore what the differences between classroom management and relationship building are. We will also talk about how they work together. How are Classroom Management and Relationship Building Different? In recent years in the…
Building relationships with students is an important part of teaching. However, building genuine, authentic relationships with your students is a whole lot more than just knowing that they love Pókemon or doing a TikTok dance with them. Here are 6 ways to build authentic relationships with students in your classroom. A Word of Caution on Building Relationships Before we begin,…
Conflict resolution in elementary school is important because conflicts are common between students. As a teacher, one of our biggest goals should be to help students learn to solve conflict, take ownership of their actions, and then ultimately begin to solve conflicts on their own. Here is how to help students solve conflicts and take ownership of their own actions.…
Help students to self regulate when they’re upset with a calm down kit. It provides students with a safe space to process emotions and feelings. It’s particularly helpful for students with sensory processing needs. It teaches students life long coping skills, cuts down on classroom management issues, and takes some of the burden off of you as a teacher. But,…