Empathy is the ability to understand how someone feels because you can imagine what it is like to be them. It is part of a strong positive emotional state in which we can treat others with respect while still setting appropriate limits on how others behave around us. Empathy is the heart of a great classroom culture.
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Instant Feedback in the Classroom with Plickers!
What if you had a tool that would let you scan your classroom and get immediate feedback about whether or not students understand the concept?
Resources for Social Stories
Social stories are very helpful for children with special needs. Social Stories can: Improve a child’s behavior when there are changes in routines. Encourage a child to complete less-preferred tasks. Reinforce or teach abstract concepts, such as time (e.g., next,...
Rubric Makers
Want to make exemplary rubrics in a short amount of time? Try RubiStar out! http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php RubiStar is a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics. Registered users can save and edit rubrics online, but you don't have to register to...
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Ever wish you had a common language for problem solving?
The residents of Mathville help 1-5 grade students build a solid foundation of problem solving strategies.