Using writing, routines, and strategies to improve classroom culture, increase student engagement and reduce teacher burnout – one classroom at at time.

  • Gratitude Practice: Key Benefits And Simple Ways To Start

    Gratitude Practice: Key Benefits And Simple Ways To Start

    This post emphasizes the importance of a gratitude practice for mental wellness. By dedicating 15 minutes a day, at least 5 times a week, to focusing on the positive aspects of life, one can experience improved sleep, mood, and mental health. The post also provides various ways to practice gratitude, such as meditation, journaling, and…

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  • Classroom Routines – How to Make Them Work!

    Classroom Routines – How to Make Them Work!

    This post emphasizes the importance of establishing routines in the classroom to provide structure, reduce cognitive load, and maximize learning opportunities. It guides teachers through the process of developing, facilitating, and reinforcing effective routines, highlighting the need for assessment, adaptation, and ongoing support. The post also offers practical tips for successful implementation.

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  • 10 Easy-Care Plants for Your Classroom

    10 Easy-Care Plants for Your Classroom

    The blogger is enthusiastic about plants, sharing her experience with specific low-maintenance plants she successfully keeps in her classroom. She emphasizes the mental health benefits of caring for the plants and gives tips for their proper maintenance, such as using pots with drainage holes and checking the leaves regularly.

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  • Boost Learning: How Adding Plants can Help

    Boost Learning: How Adding Plants can Help

    Adding greenery to classrooms can have a significant positive impact on mental health and productivity. Research shows that indoor plants can reduce anxiety, stress, and improve attention and creativity. Teachers have experienced a noticeable difference in their stress levels and student engagement. Using plant-themed activities and resources can further enhance the learning environment and student…

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  • Fall Classroom Writing Resources | Product Spotlight

    Fall Classroom Writing Resources | Product Spotlight

    This fall, explore new writing resources to engage students. With daily journal sets, the Google Slides Classroom Display and Student Version offer a blend of tech and traditional pen-and-paper methods. Incorporating prompts and quotes, these resources encourage creativity and critical thinking. The Fall/Winter Writing BUNDLE also provides grading and feedback resources for effective assessment.

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