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Do We Need Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman in the Classroom?

Hangman is a much-loved game for kids of all ages that’s often seen on whiteboards in elementary school classrooms as an easy brain break activity, or as a game to

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Teacher TED Talks You’ll Want to Watch!

TED Talks. Can’t get enough of them? You’re not alone! It can be hard being a teacher when you’re up against a whole lot of bad news about the state

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Using a Peace Table for Classroom Dispute Resolution

A significant part of any early childhood educator’s role is to facilitate and support children’s communication, and in particular, help with dispute resolution. One Montessori method which is gaining momentum

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Using a Peace Table for Classroom Dispute Resolution

A significant part of any early childhood educator’s role is to facilitate and support children’s communication, and in particular, help with dispute resolution. One Montessori method which is gaining momentum

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Teacher Appreciation Week | 20 Reasons Why Teachers Are Incredible

National Teacher Appreciation Week may just come around once a year, but let’s be honest: Teachers should be appreciated every day … and twice on Sundays! So while the PTO

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Break the Teacher Burnout Cycle With These Simple Strategies

Is it really possible to reduce teacher workload? If you’re inclined to start shaking your head vigorously, we get it. Mandates are loaded on teachers’ shoulders at every turn, and

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Teacher Mental Health Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore

The numbers are staggering — as much as 27 percent of teachers have considered leaving the field since the pandemic began. Even without social distancing, masks, and juggling synchronous and

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Inclusive Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gifts From Kids: Teacher Ideas

Mother’s Day. Father’s Day. They’re holidays celebrated not just in the US but all around the world. But creating Mother’s Day gifts from kids in the classroom or Father’s Day

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Empowering the child in 2020

‘Children leave the caregiver; the caregiver does not leave the child.’ Who would have thought that a global pandemic would lead to a world where social normality and early childhood

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Butterflies Activities For Kids That Are Perfect for Spring

Butterflies activities make spring magical for kids, and they’re pretty darn fun for teachers too! There’s something fascinating about the process a caterpillar goes through before it turns into a