SEL in Florida
Florida SEL Standards In the past few years, Florida has set out to expand and improve social and emotional learning in the state. However, there are no standards at the state level specifically organized to help guide SEL work in the district or school. Regardless,...
Transitioning Back to In-Person School
Supporting Students with the Return to School Despite the rise in Covid-19 cases, our increased understanding of how to protect children and staff is leading to more in-person learning. After months of remote learning, how can we help students come back to in-person...
Fair vs. Equal
The Band-Aid Lesson: Explaining Fair Versus Equal A typical refrain in elementary school classrooms is, “That’s not fair!” Whether in response to sharing materials, games at recess, or how much time a teacher spends with each student, students’ attachment to fairness...
‘I Miss School’ – What Students Miss Most about the Classroom
The COVID-19 pandemic has made both teachers and students miss the classroom environment. With all the advantages online classes provide, they just don’t have the same appeal as a physical classroom setup. While some schools are preparing to offer more space...
The Power of Apologies
Mistakes – they happen. As a kindergarten teacher of 16 years, I have become a wholehearted proponent of the restorative approach to apologies. Apologizing for them can be tough for anyone. Sometimes we are our own harshest critics and can berate ourselves endlessly...
Meet Munchy and Jumpy
Tales of Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Learning, and Second Chances
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