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11+ Essential Ways to Bring Social-Emotional Learning Activities into the Classroom

Proud to be Primary — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:57:03 +0000

A complete guide to SEL in elementary classrooms! Learn why it matters, the five CASEL competencies, easy ways to weave SEL into your day, helpful resources, and simple next steps to support your students. Social-Emotional Learning Activities Children need strong social and emotional skills to navigate the world, build relationships, and manage their emotions. Teachers […]

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The Best Back-to-School Read-Alouds and Activities for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade

Proud to be Primary — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:11 +0000

Wondering what stories to choose as your back-to-school books for your read-aloud time? These books and read-aloud activities help teach important back-to-school classroom concepts and help build a community and relationships with students. Back-To-School Books and Read Aloud Activities The first few weeks of school can feel like a lot. New names to learn, routines […]

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The Complete Morning Meeting Guide for Teachers in Grades K-5

Proud to be Primary — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:33:54 +0000

Make an impact in your classroom each morning with this complete morning meeting guide! Get practical morning meeting ideas plus ready-to-use greetings, sharing questions, activities, games, and morning messages to help you create a meaningful daily routine. Morning Meeting Ideas for the K-3 Classroom Morning meetings can be one of the most meaningful ways to […]

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Meet the Teacher Night Ideas: How to Plan a Successful Back-to-School Event

Proud to be Primary — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Get inspired with Meet the Teacher Night ideas that help you welcome families, organize your classroom, share important information, and create a positive first impression before the school year begins. Simple Meet the Teacher Night Ideas Between decorating your classroom, organizing supplies, labeling desks, preparing lesson plans, and getting everything ready for the first day, […]

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates Read-Aloud Activities for the First Week of School

Proud to be Primary — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Read “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” and add fun activities that foster a community of kindness, blossoming friendships, and empathy among young children. We Don’t Eat Our Classmates Book Activities for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade The first weeks of school are filled with opportunities to build friendships, establish classroom routines, and help students feel […]

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First Day Jitters Read Aloud Activities for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade

Proud to be Primary — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Read The First Day Jitters and pair it with these fun read-aloud activities to welcome kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students to the classroom at the start of the school year. First Day Jitters Book Activities and Lesson Ideas for K-2 The first day of school brings a mix of emotions for everyone. Some students walk […]

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Classroom Routines and Transition Strategies That Work in K-2

Proud to be Primary — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:27:42 +0000

Help children adapt to classroom routines with these strategies for transitioning in school. Ideas on lineup chants, callbacks, songs, brain breaks, and more! Easy Classroom Routines Every teacher wants a classroom that runs smoothly, but that doesn’t happen because students automatically know what to do. Strong classroom routines are one of the biggest factors in […]

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Word Families: Proven Method for Teaching Reading

Proud to be Primary — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The importance of word families and how to teach reading with word families. Daily suggestions, ideas, and activities for teachers. Teaching Word Families Teaching early reading skills can feel like a juggling act, sight words over here, phonics patterns over there, and somehow we’re supposed to make it all click for 20+ wiggly learners at […]

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Social-Emotional Skills: Teaching Heart-Centered Students

Proud to be Primary — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Social-emotional skills such as empathy, compassion, and patience are essential to build in the classroom. Here are ways for teachers to encourage kids through morning meeting, modeling, life skill training, and bucket filler activities. Social-Emotional Skills in the Classroom “Mrs. L, can I sit by Emma? She’s sad because her crayon broke.” Moments like this […]

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5 Steps to Build a Classroom Contract and Reinforce Expectations All Year

Proud to be Primary — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:27:19 +0000

Classroom expectations help students build social responsibility. Try creating a classroom contract together using the children’s ideas and the simple steps below. Creating a Classroom Contract to Set Expectations Social responsibility is about ethics and a duty to the greater good. As educators, we strive to teach students to understand and respect themselves, each other, […]

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