Helping Kids Make Friends The quality of a child’s relationships is one of the greatest predictors of their health, happiness, and life success. So, it’s no wonder that parents and educators alike often wonder how we can help kids make friends. We want the children in our care to feel liked, accepted, and appreciated for who they are. When it…
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How to Teach “I” Messages to Children You’ve probably heard of “I” messages or “I” statements as a helpful communication tool for adults. But did you know that “I” messages are also a great way to teach children skills like emotional regulation, assertiveness, and problem-solving? Keep reading to learn about the value of “I” messages and how to teach them…
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Teaching point of view allows students to understand there is not only one way to look at a situation. Additionally, students are able to analyze a story and think deeper about the characters. Furthermore, students will understand if there is bias in a story based upon who is telling it. However, it can be challenging for students to differentiate between…
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What is a biography? An autobiography is the author’s retelling of his or her own life. However, what is a biography? A biography is the story of someone’s life told by someone else. Biographies are so important to read because learning about the accomplishments of others can inspire our students. Furthermore, students will be able to see how others have…
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The Theme of a Story While reading a story, there are so many elements to analyze. Students are looking for symbols, imagery, conflict, and figurative language. In addition to this, students are learning how to find the theme of a story. There are so many possible messages that an author is sending students, so the class has to learn not…
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Teaching Inferences through Worksheets Teachers want to push students to think deeper. The goal is to go beyond the surface level and bring in detailed, evidence-based responses. Teaching inferences is one of the strongest ways to ensure students are digging into the content deeper than they may be used to. A making inferences worksheet can help achieve this goal. Below,…
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