6 Easy to Use Tips for Building a Positive Classroom Community All Year Long

February is a wonderful time to emphasize friendship and the importance of a positive classroom community. Be…

Me, Too! Not a Movement, But a Team Building Game!

Me, Too! I know what you're thinking... wasn't there a "Me, too" movement a couple of years…

Routine and Novelty: How Can We Keep a Balance?

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Team Building, Ice Breakers, and Get to Know You Activities

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25 Alternatives to Handshakes

I always took pride in teaching my students the proper way to complete a handshake. After all, shaking hands …

Back to School Success Strategies Part 1: Establish Routines!

It's getting closer to that time again.  No matter where you are in your summer vacation, getting back is…

Inspire Your Girls (and Boys, Too!)

March is Women's History Month!  There just aren't enough role models in our lives for girls. But …

Space Balls: Build Community and Team Building as Well as Imagination and Concentration!

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What Do You Love About Yourself?

What do you love about yourself? We often ask children what they love about people in their lives. What ab…

Five Finger Gratitude

Do you want to be happy?  Do you want your students to be happy? I've read from several sources, the key…

Three Words About Your Weekend!

Every Monday, we have a special topic for our Morning Meeting Share. Every Monday we share 3 words about o…