Back to school tips for teaching during a pandemic.  Let’s face it. The beginning of the school year is TOUGH. Pre-planning is bombarded with meetings, trainings, webinars, and pretty much anything that can occupy your time (other than organizing and setting up your classroom). It’s exhausting. It’s overloading. It leaves educators feeling overwhelmed, working late, working on the weekends, and burning out even before the students return to school. Now, mix in a pandemic. Yikes.  Administrators,

Social-Emotional Learning Strategies for Back to School TransitionIt’s back to school time, and many students are transitioning from distance learning full time to part-time distance learning or in-person schooling. There are a lot of emotions for students, parents, and teachers at this time. As adults, it’s easier to ask questions and manage our emotions. For children, it’s often difficult to navigate exactly what they’re feeling. That’s why social-emotional learning should be at the top of

Distance learning is a new and challenging world for many teachers, parents, and students. Everyone is doing their best to navigate new technology, routines, and expectations. It can feel overwhelming and uncertain. If you are dealing with these emotions, here are some tips and resources to help. I think you will find this information applies to life during the shutdown and into the future as well. Create a Routine Students thrive off structure and consistent routines. 

The world has changed over the last few weeks.  Distance education, eLearning, at-home education, homeschooling, digital learning…  Whatever term you use, educators and parents now have to support kids at home in new ways.  For most, this is uncharted territory and uncertain times.I put together a list of distance learning resources and online learning sites that you can use to help support struggling readers.  There are many great resources available. These are just a few

Kids social emotional well-being is an essential part of learning, but what are the best activities to teach kids about it? Using children’s literature! Stories allow for empathy and understanding which are crucial skills when working with others. What’s more – your child will enjoy stories without realizing they’re acquiring important life lessons too!! Check out my tips below on how you can start using well written children’s books as tools in building healthy individuals