After the Fall: Activities to Discuss Overcoming Fears
…slowly but surely taking small steps to overcome his fear of heights so that he can go back to what he loves to do. Humpty says, “I didn’t look up,…
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5 Mini-Lessons to Teach Procedural Writing
…become an expert on a topic. They are able to take a topic and teach others about it. But, sometimes when they are an expert, they may forget small steps…
I Believe I Can: The Power of Teaching Self Esteem
…them share strategies with a partner, small group, or a whole class. Students may open up and feel comfortable sharing how they cope with the feelings of worry or fear…
Activities to Talk about Feelings with “In My Heart: A …
…A Book of Feelings” is just that: a book of feelings, big, small, and everything in between. “In My Heart” explores a full range of emotions in a relatable way…
Three Mini-Lessons for Teaching Students to Make Inferences with Pictures
…be able to draw on from their own personal experiences and knowledge. It is not only perfect for teaching inferences but also has a wonderful lesson about a small act…
Tomorrow Most Likely: Activities That Activate Students’ Imaginations
…is always tomorrow. Their small words of encouragement can be what they need to remember tomorrow is a new day. Students that are comfortable can share and you can even…
Writing Workshop Mini-Lessons: How to Keep the Mini-Lesson Mini
…as a whole group to your special spot where all the whole group magic happens. Get right to business to keep it mini…no small talk! Let them know the skill…
Your Name Is A Song: Getting to Know Your Students
…on the student. They will know you care enough to listen to them and their request. This small thing will build trust so they know they may come to you….
5 Tips for Teaching Students How To Revise and Edit Writing
…a small piece of the writing puzzle and while a misspelled word may mean a mark off on a rubric, it does not affect the reader’s understanding of the writing…