by Studentreasures | Oct. 14, 2021 | Classroom Activities
Creating a classbook with your students is a great way to build their confidence as young writers. Not only does it give them a physical representation of their hard work, but it also promotes teamwork and collaboration, fosters creativity and increases parent...
by Studentreasures | Oct. 5, 2021 | Teaching Strategies
Teaching writing is rewarding as it is challenging. A blank page can be promising, but it can also be discouraging to a young writer. Writer’s block stops the most accomplished writers in their tracks, let alone elementary students still learning the basics. As...
by Studentreasures | Sep. 30, 2021 | Classroom Activities
One of the most rewarding parts of my job as an educator has always been the ways my students react to becoming published authors. They don’t just smile; they glow with pride. Even though it was years ago, I still remember the way one of my female students reacted....
by Studentreasures | Aug. 23, 2021 | Social-Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of acquiring and applying all the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to… develop a healthy identity. manage emotions. achieve personal and collective goals. build strong positive relationships. feel and show empathy...
by Studentreasures | Aug. 9, 2021 | Teaching Strategies
Teaching kindergarteners is certainly not the easiest thing in the world. Most kindergarten students are just out of preschool and still pretty new to the whole “school thing.” Getting them to stay focused, engaged, and interested in their school work can...
