Character Education
Integrating SEL and character education into your classroom routines can transform your classroom community and have a lasting impact on your students. With a Master’s in Social Emotional Learning and over 17 years of experience in education, I’m passionate about helping teachers seamlessly weave these essential life skills into their daily instruction without feeling like they’ve just added one more thing to their plates.
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One Word Goal Setting for Kids: A Meaningful Back-to-School SEL Activity
I’ve had goal setting in my First Week of School Lesson Plans since I first started teaching. However, the way I’ve accomplished goal setting has significantly changed over the years….
Accomplishment Animals: My FAVORITE Way to Celebrate Student Successes
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I have a soft spot for the little classroom moments that build big things and have a real, lasting impact….
Best Easy End of the Year Student Gifts
The end of the school year is always so full of energy — but as teachers, our to-do list is also very, very full. I always love being able to…
Naturally Integrating SEL Into Your Classroom Routines
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is more than just a buzzword! It is and should be an essential part of your classroom. A part that you intentionally plan for and incorporate…
6 Creative Ways to Build Community Connections Beyond the Classroom
Building a strong sense of community within our classroom is something we all strive to do as teachers. Shared experiences, teamwork, and mutual support create the foundation for a year…
How to Prevent Summer Slide in Upper Elementary
If you’ve been in education for any length of time, you’re probably aware (and scared) of the summer slide. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably landed on this page in…
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hey, I’m Mary
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
