Self-discipline is important for kids in so many ways. Good self-discipline helps kids stay in control of their actions, stay focused on goals, and feel

It is vital that we teach all our students how to practice good citizenship. After all, the actions of each individual person at home, in

Since 1992, November has been designated as National Native American Heritage Month. Its purpose is to honor the traditions and heritage of Native American and

The idea of “fair” is very tricky for kids. They often have the idea that everything should be fair all the time. It’s even harder

  Responsibility is like a muscle- the more you use it, the stronger it gets! This means that the earlier kids can start taking responsibility

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T…” We all know the song, and we all know how important it is for students to learn to be respectful towards the adults and

We can all agree that the world needs more kindness! I believe that the very best way to teach students how to be kind is

Ask any elementary teacher to name one of the top three nonfiction reading skills, and I can almost guarantee that identifying the main idea would

Cause and Effect is such an important reading skill for upper elementary students! Understanding how one thing leads to another, and another isn’t always easy.

The Central Message in a story is usually not directly stated, so students really have to use their inference skills. This means it’s one of