How Family Meetings Can Help Kids Learn to Use Their Voice
Read More: How Family Meetings Can Help Kids Learn to Use Their VoiceNow that the school year is in full swing, we find ourselves settled into the hectic monotony of rushing kids to school, prepping dinner, and getting ready for bed. How do you connect with your kids and give them a voice in the family amidst the daily chaos? Consider trying out family meetings. Family meetings […]
Five Ways to Encourage Student Voice and Share Power in the Classroom
Read More: Five Ways to Encourage Student Voice and Share Power in the ClassroomAs educators, we may (often unconsciously) hold on to the power in our classrooms. But we do have the choice to share power with our students. Sharing power and prioritizing student voice strengthens students’ sense of belonging and diffuses power-over dynamics between educators and young people. When we let go of some control, we are […]
Classroom Routines Help Everyone
Read More: Classroom Routines Help EveryoneThe start of the school year is a perfect time to co-create routines with your students! Routines help everyone get back into the swing of a structured school day. Investing thought, time, and energy into establishing routines creates a less stressful classroom for educators and students. When you involve students in developing, practicing, and improving […]
Back-to-School Tips – Setting Up Family Routines
Read More: Back-to-School Tips – Setting Up Family RoutinesHow do you help young people get back into the swing of a structured school day as summer fades away? No one likes to nag their kids to wake up, and just getting out the door on time can result in power struggles. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone! Here are a few […]
Focusing on Connection and Belonging this New School Year
Read More: Focusing on Connection and Belonging this New School YearWe are all feeling a variety of emotions, from anxiety to fear to joy, as we gear up for the start of this new school year. Transitions are always challenging. But we may be feeling it even more given that the last three years were extremely unpredictable for school communities. We invite educators to focus […]
7 Ways to Start the New School Year on a Positive Note
Read More: 7 Ways to Start the New School Year on a Positive NoteSeptember is approaching, and whether this summer was relaxing or stressful (or a combination of both!), it is slowly coming to an end. It’s normal for kids and their parents and caregivers to feel a mix of anticipation, curiosity, and maybe even dread about what the new school year might bring. Here are seven creative […]
Ideas for Celebrating the Season!
Read More: Ideas for Celebrating the Season!It was far from normal, and this school year marked the first time since 2018-2019 that most kids were in real classrooms, in person, together. So, when they leave their classrooms and say goodbye to their teachers this month, it will be truly transitional. Celebrating all that they accomplished this school year can help with […]
Student-centered Ideas for Wrapping Up the School Year
Read More: Student-centered Ideas for Wrapping Up the School YearAs this school year comes to an end, you are probably feeling a range of emotions! Your students are certainly also feeling a range of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. You and your students worked hard all year building community, getting to know one another’s strengths and areas of growth, and centering student voice and […]
It’s Teacher Appreciation Month and We See You
Read More: It’s Teacher Appreciation Month and We See YouWhat a school year this has been! By many accounts, this year proved even more challenging than the previous two years, leaving many educators exhausted and discouraged. And yet, you keep showing up. You continue to be present and attentive to the needs of your students. Even though you may feel depleted, you keep dipping […]
5 Simple Ways to Show Appreciation for Teachers (Anytime, Not Just the First Week of May!)
Read More: 5 Simple Ways to Show Appreciation for Teachers (Anytime, Not Just the First Week of May!)The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation week. It’s a great reminder to take a moment and show support for educators. They have such a profound impact on our kids and our world! Ask any teacher and they will tell you that simple, heartfelt gestures go a long way. Here are several ways to […]
