Increasing Student Engagement: The Thrill of Publishing
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....
Funny and Clever Writing Activities for 3rd Grade Students
Learning is better with laughter. Maybe it sounds a bit silly—after all, education is an important matter—but humor isn’t just for fun; it actually motivates students to try harder in class! As one American Psychological Association article illuminates, “when used...
Social-Emotional Learning Lesson Plans for Elementary Classrooms
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...