I am so excited to begin this journey with you as I begin my blogging adventure on Teacher Mommy Life. My hope with all my posts is to provide you with inspiring ideas, fun lessons, and insightful social/emotional connections for you, your children, and your students. Work-Life balance, innovative education (arts integration, social-emotional learning, and STEAM) is my passion. I wrote an ... Read More about Welcome to Teacher Mommy Life!
How to Make Morning Work SEL More Meaningful in the Classroom
Let’s be real — most teachers believe in SEL. We know our students need it. But between the fire drills, the testing schedules, and just trying to teach actual content, SEL often ends up as “one more thing” on the to-do list. The truth is, a lot of SEL instruction feels disconnected. You stop everything for a lesson on emotions… and then jump right back into math. It feels a little forced, ... Read More about How to Make Morning Work SEL More Meaningful in the Classroom
How to Help Students Stay Calm and Focused During Test Prep – 5 SEL Strategies That Actually Work
TeTesting season can bring a lot of stress—for students and teachers alike. The pressure to perform can quickly shift a calm classroom into a chaotic one. That’s why blending test prep with effective SEL strategies is essential. These tools not only help students stay focused, but also build the emotional resilience they need to tackle tests with confidence. But it doesn’t have to be this way. ... Read More about How to Help Students Stay Calm and Focused During Test Prep – 5 SEL Strategies That Actually Work
Five Fun and Effective Ways To Help Kids’ Worries Now
Children have some big worries sometimes! While it is important to acknowledge their worries and concerns, it is also important to provide coping strategies are kid friendly, engaging, and even fun to learn. The skill of self-awareness happens as children get older... They cannot always process why their feelings are happing and giving them kid friendly resources and strategies can help them ... Read More about Five Fun and Effective Ways To Help Kids’ Worries Now
3 Insights I Gained from Creating My First AI Lesson
Making my first AI Lesson with Canva's Magic Media app provided a wealth of insights, and humor. The lesson, designed for kindergarteners, focused on personal space and safety. My challenge was to create engaging content that not only appealed to young students but also simplified the complex concepts I needed to convey. What I learned was surprising and insightful to say the least. 1. My ... Read More about 3 Insights I Gained from Creating My First AI Lesson
3 Types Of Amazing School Sensory Spaces For All Budgets…part 3
School sensory spaces are amazing ways to help students to self-regulate. The unfortunate thing is that a lot of school sensory spaces require a substantial budget. If you are fortunate to have a decent size grant, you can make an amazing sensory space, just like in my previous post. Sometimes you have a budget of a couple hundred dollars. If so, you can make a classroom sensory space, just ... Read More about 3 Types Of Amazing School Sensory Spaces For All Budgets…part 3
Amazing School Sensory Spaces For All Budgets…part 2
Amazing School sensory spaces can provide amazing opportunities for students to self-regulate and manage feelings. I recently created a post on creating a school wide sensory space for students. In this post, I will share some budget friendly sensory spaces in classroom and how to create them under $160. Here are the top 2 things to consider when creating a space in your classroom. ... Read More about Amazing School Sensory Spaces For All Budgets…part 2
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