Today we'll start our series on teaching kindness in the classroom. I share a few definitions you can use with your students, as well as some important research about teaching kindness to our young learners.

Random Acts of Kindness Resource https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindness-Activities-and-Printables-Random-Acts-of-Kindness-1079480

Kindness Unit https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindness-Digital-and-Printable-Activities-Social-Emotional-Learning-2685302

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Today we'll talk about introducing boundaries to our students and helping them set and keep healthy boundaries.

Kindness Curriculum https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindness-Digital-and-Printable-Activities-Social-Emotional-Learning-2685302

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Today I wanted to share my favorite Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist educators to follow. Each of these educators are inspiring and have a powerful message for educators and the world.

1. Naomi O'Brien (@readlikearockstar)
2. Lanesha Tabb (@apron_education)
3. Tamara Russell (@mrsrussellsroom)
4. Vera (@diversereads)
5. Here We Read (@hereweread)
6. Britt Hawthorne (@britthawthorne)
7. Tiffany Jewell (@tiffanymjewell)
8. Austin Channing Brown (@austinchanning)
9. Rachel Cargle (@rachel.cargle)
10. Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead)

Next Steps

1. Read and reflect
2. Share their content on your feeds
3. Support them on Patreon or on TPT
4. Share their accounts with your loved ones and community

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Haley shares 5 ways to take care of YOU this week. Teachers give of themselves constantly, and it's so important.

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Today Haley shares ways to help students identify their emotions and process them. You'll hear about favorite books to use as well as favorite conversation starters to use in your classroom.

Favorite Books:

• In My Heart by Jo WItek
• The Color Monster by Anna Llenas
• The Boy with Big Feelings by Britney Win Lee
• I'm Happy Sad Today by Lory Britain, Ph.D.

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Today Haley shares 5 questions to ask families of the students in your classroom. You can use these questions in send home questionnaires, or during conferences.

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Today we’ll talk about responsibility in the classroom and how to help our students. We’ll talk about helping them with organization of materials, time management, making healthy choices, and showing self-control. Haley gives specific strategies, tips and language to use to talk about each one with your students and help your class make more responsible choices. 

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Today we’ll talk about 5 simple ways to strengthen your relationships with students. We want our students to know that we care about them and that we’re here for them, and there are simple things we can do to show this to them.

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