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How to Help Your Students Feel Valued in the Classroom: A Self-Identity Activity

How to Help Your Students Feel Valued in the Classroom: A Self-Identity Activity

August 15, 2022

Let’s talk about self-identity. What is self-identity? Self-identity is defined as recognizing your qualities and potential as an individual and in relation to society. If you’re here just for the how of helping your students feel more valued in the classroom by helping them tap into their identities, you can find my self-identity activity resource here: All About My Identity…. Read More

Filed Under: English Language Learners, Whole Child: Cultural Awareness & Social Emotional Development

3 Fundamental Principles of Counting and How to Teach Them in an Equitable Way

3 Fundamental Principles of Counting and How to Teach Them in an Equitable Way

June 27, 2022

The fundamental principles of counting are foundational to students’ mathematical development. Over the years I’ve worked with teachers to implement counting collections in their classrooms. I have found it to be a more equitable practice than traditional curricula and workbooks. There is an access point for all students, especially your English language learners. Let’s get into what the foundational counting… Read More

Filed Under: English Language Learners, Mathematics, Whole Child: Cultural Awareness & Social Emotional Development

2 Fun and Engaging Cultural Diversity Activities to Use in Your Classroom

2 Fun and Engaging Cultural Diversity Activities to Use in Your Classroom

June 3, 2022

What is Cultural Diversity? Cultural diversity is the existence of people who come from different ethnic backgrounds. They practice various religions and have cuisine, language, music, art, social behaviors, etc… unique to their culture. Why is Cultural Diversity Important? Celebrating our own culture and learning about the cultures of others raises awareness and builds tolerance. In addition, it helps to… Read More

Filed Under: English Language Learners, Whole Child: Cultural Awareness & Social Emotional Development

Self Care: A Toolkit to Help You Live Your Best Life

Self Care: A Toolkit to Help You Live Your Best Life

April 29, 2020

Self-care is for everyone! Yes, I’m looking at you, teachers! Teacher burnout is real and I came to the realization that I no longer wanted to live that way. I want to stay in education for the long haul and feel happy about it. This is why, after much trial and error, I created a toolkit to help you live… Read More

Filed Under: Whole Child: Cultural Awareness & Social Emotional Development

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