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?

It's important to keep routine in our daily life, especially when it comes to children. Routine brings a …

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

To teach children, we need to build relationships with them.  To work comfortably with each other, they need …

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 …