Encouragement is an action giving support, confidence, or hope. In my opinion, this is one of our most important jobs as teachers. Hope is necessary for a child to have a growth mindset—and we’re in the business of creating life-long learners. Yesterday, September 12, was National Encouragement Day. So this is the perfect time to…
Self-esteem
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Mark your calendars! This Thursday, March 16, is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day (AIKD). On this day, adults and teens are encouraged to write, post, tweet, and tag (#AIKD) notes of encouragement and inspiration to the kiddos in their lives. As a teacher, you may think “Good grief, I do this every day.” And maybe you…