Inside: How parents and teachers can teach kids the difference between tattling vs. telling and why they need to know the difference. When I was young, I worked at a florist for a boss who would often leave me to go to a bar for lunch. One day as we closed up, she got in […]
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How to Prevent Bullying in the Classroom
Inside: Teachers can prevent bullying in the classroom with these 15 tips all educators must know so they can stop bullying and protect students. When my daughter was in the fourth grade, she was the victim of bullying. Students were bullying her on the playground and during PE and in the lunchroom. These students then […]
The Dangers of Telling Secrets and What We Teach Our Kids Instead
Inside: There are several dangers of telling secrets. But we can teach our kids these strategies instead they stay safe and stay kind. My daughter was outside playing with some friends when two of them were huddled in the corner, whispering secrets into each other’s ears. “Let me tell you a secret.” And the […]
Rainbow Activities and Crafts to Celebrate Pride Month
Inside: Use these family-friendly rainbow activities and crafts to celebrate pride month and be an LGBTQ Ally. When I was a kid, I remember seeing rainbows pop up on car bumpers and on jewelry. My mom told me it meant that person was gay, and that was the end of the story. In the early […]
Kindness Zoo Bundle for SEL Curriculum
Inside: Use this Kindness Zoo Bundle with kindness emergent reader, and writing prompts to teach SEL Curriculum and connect to language arts skills at the same time. What’s your favorite animal? Chances are, it’s probably an animal you’ll find in a zoo. When I was young, I wrote a whole persuasive essay on why I […]