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How do we break this cycle of misunderstanding and ensure that when we build trust in our classrooms, it goes beyond the surface level? How do we know for sure, both in what we observe and in what students share, that they know we believe in them as people and as learners?

When we work on implementing the second stage of hands-​off teaching by building trusting relationships that promote academic rigor and risk-​taking, we do not have to reinvent our methods from the ground up. Instead, we can think about how some of our most tried-​and-​true activators both align with the content we teach and promote strong relationships. The list below contains possible activity ideas that allow us to accomplish the joint goal of fostering meaningful connections with students while incorporating what we teach as it fits.

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Before teaching new content, put students into teams. Each team is

Center Name: Little Swans Child Care  | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon

THE CHALLENGE

For all the hours she was putting into professional development, Vanessa Brown didn’t feel like she was growing as an educator. Instead, she found herself learning the same things over and over again. 

Vanessa is the owner and director of Little Swans Child Care in Klamath Falls, Oregon, a home-based childcare where the children grow to become more like a family. Vanessa has owned and operated her licensed childcare program for 7 years, and she’s completed her required 15 hours of professional development every year. But after 7 years and 105 hours of courses and seminars, Vanessa felt stuck. “I wasn’t expanding my knowledge, I was not getting better because the content available to me wasn’t changing” 

THE SOLUTION 

Find a one-stop-shop for innovative and affordable professional development courses

For a director as committed to professional

This Scooby Doo craft is absolutely amazing. This Scooby Doo craft is not only fun, but a great way to learn about color mixing. This Scooby Doo craft is great for kids of all ages: toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten kids. Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this is a great Scooby Doo activity.

Scooby Doo Craft For Kids

We all grew up with Scooby Doo. Who doesn’t love all the fun mysteries, the fake and real ghosts. We all love Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby Doo of course.

And now you can make all of them! The best part this Scooby Doo craft is not only fun, budget-friendly, but also educational.

Learn about colors with Scooby Doo!

Related: Learn about colors with this colorful yarn wrapped popsicle stick craft.

Possibilities For Learning Color Mixing With This Scooby Doo Craft

Through this simple craft activity your kids will

Let me ask you this question. Have you ever had a child in your classroom get upset when they didn’t get their own way? 

If your answer is “yes” (and I’m sure it is), then this episode is for you!

Why is that?

Simply because in it, I’ll be discussing why kids may throw fits when they don’t get what they want, how to respond appropriately, and why “You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit” is never the right answer.

And to make this even more interesting, I’ve invited a guest! His name is Ron Shuali, and he is simply brilliant. 

Ron is a speaker and the bestselling author of Breaking the Bullying Circle. He has expertise in the preschool through middle school arena. And that is why he’s the perfect person to discuss this week’s subject with.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive

The 1st Grade Reading Comprehension: Quarter 2 is here! Teaching foundational reading comprehension skills at an early age is a vital part of overall reading success throughout a child’s school career. Therefore, I’ve been working hard to create a First Grade Reading Comprehension Curriculum to help maximize reading understanding and minimize the teacher’s workload!

Throughout the curriculum, students will be exposed a variety of reading comprehension strategies through non-fiction and fiction texts.  Building vocabulary will hold a strong focus throughout the curriculum, helping students gain a deeper understanding of what they are reading.  Furthermore, students will learn to make connections between what they are reading and what they already know, while thinking deeply about what they have read.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN QUARTER 2:

This comprehensive First Grade Reading Comprehension curriculum is made up of 36 weekly books. Each book comes with four lesson plans. Quarter 2 includes