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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How to Help Kids Set Self-Care Resolutions for the New Year The purpose of New Year’s resolutions is to improve our quality of life in the year ahead. Yet our resolutions rarely focus on the most effective way to enhance our well-being: mental and emotional health. Taking care of our mental and emotional health makes it easier to manage just…
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How to Help Kids Manage Big Changes and Uncertainty Children feel safest with predictability, structure, and stability. Change, especially sudden and drastic change, feels scary. Yet as the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized, we can’t shield our children from the curveballs that life throws. What we can do is help kids manage big changes and uncertainty, ultimately becoming more resilient. Tips…
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How to Prevent Cyberbullying During Distance Learning Cyberbullying is the use of digital communication to harass or bully others. It can include threatening or hurtful text messages, embarrassing photos posted on social media, and mean rumors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, learning and socializing are happening online more than ever. The increased use of digital spaces makes students more vulnerable to…
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Setting Intentions for Kids Many of us support children in goal setting, but how many of us know the value of helping kids set intentions too? Goals and intentions both encourage mindfulness, reflection, and positive self-direction. Still, there are a few key differences. While a goal is a clear and measurable target, an intention is more of a guiding principle….
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