Unlocking the Power of Poetry: Writing Haiku, Shape Poetry, Diamanté, and Acrostic

8. Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? What better time to introduce your elementary students to the joys of poetry! My latest blog post provides step-by-step guides for teaching Haiku, Shape Poems, Diamanté, and Acrostics

Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers

Do you know the proverb, practice what you preach? Teachers should practice what they teach. As elementary educators, we often find ourselves in a position where we are expected to not only educate our students academically, but also to help them develop social and emotional skills such as self-regulation and mindfulness. However, in order to effectivelyContinue reading “Practice What You Teach: 5 Simple Self-Care Practices for Teachers”