Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Classroom
October 11th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. On October 8th 2021 Indigenous Peoples’ Day became formally recognized as a national holiday! This is a day to learn, observe, reflect, create, and...
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What Trauma Looks Like in the Classroom
According to the CDC, public health emergencies increase risk for child abuse and neglect because of increased stressors and loss of financial and social supports. Their report shows that since...
Addressing Separation Anxiety Disorder in Your Students
Separation anxiety is defined as worry and fear about being apart from family members or individuals to whom a child is most attached. Many small children will experience separation anxiety...
Helping Young Students Transition Back Into the Classroom
The idea of what a classroom looks like has changed for everyone over the past year and a half. Hybrid classes? Remote classes? In school classes? It changes so often;...
Inspirational Quotes for Teachers and Students
Teachers ‘Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.’ –W.B. Yeats ‘I am not a teacher, but an awakener.’ –Robert Frost ‘I never teach...
Bringing Women’s History Month into the Classroom
Until relatively recently the scope of women’s history was undervalued and overlooked. Women’s history month is a perfect time to talk about the tenacity, courage, and creativity of women. This...
Black History Month Resource Guide
February is Black History Month. Here are a few resources for teachers to get your started! How to Celebrate Black History Month in School The History Behind Black History Month –...