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It has been an enjoyable #ESEAConference so far. Informative sessions and always good to say hello to the people one only gets to see but once a year! (Please come to BlueSky too!)

Conferences are Just Around the Corner - Show Your Caring Right after the 100th Day of School and with Valentine’s approaching, it was my time to start thinking about Parent Teacher Conferences—I like to call them Family Conference since so many students are...

This week’s post on family conferences (sorry late, traveling): showyourcaring.enchantedllc.net/conferences-...

An educator affirmation from Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year 🧡

19 Ways to Help Elementary Students Self-Regulate These strategies can help young learners practice an essential life skill—and foster classroom harmony in the process.

From classroom peace corners to brain breaks based in art and movement, these teacher-tested strategies help young learners bring their emotions under control. 😌

#SEL #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky

Taking Your Read-Alouds From Interactive to Immersive Story time is a highlight of the day for many young students, and teachers can boost engagement even further by adding costumes and sound effects.

Kindergarten teacher Kendall Stallings has been a fan of interactive read-alouds—and she recently tried taking them a step further with *immersive* read-alouds! 📖

Here’s how this fun and unique exercise boosts participation and allows more access points!

#kindergarten #literacy #EduSky

Links To Nearly 300 Of My Ten-Minute BAM! Radio Shows On Different Teaching Topics For a number of years, I did ten-minute podcasts with multiple guests to accompany my Education Week columns. You can see them all at All My BAM Radio Shows – Linked With Descriptions or go …

Links To Nearly 300 Of My Ten-Minute BAM! Radio Shows On Different Teaching Topics larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/02/06/l...

Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me." —Judy Blume

I Saw Educator Burnout Up Close — and Built a Culture of Care Instead - EdSurge News Teacher burnout is often framed as an individual failure, but my experience showed it is rooted in unaddressed trauma and isolation.

Instead of one time wellness perks, Melinda Medina focused on relational leadership, protected teacher time, and meaningful feedback to reduce stress and support staff morale. https://bit.ly/4t1A8Wq

A Century of Celebrating Black History: A Collection This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.

A Century of Celebrating Black History: A Collection: This year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.

Valentine’s Day and Other Holidays - Show Your Caring It’s February already! National Black History month has begun. Punxsutawney Phil just predicted six more weeks of winter. And, it’s time to prepare for one of the first holidays most classrooms celebr...

Valentine’s Day and Other Holidays—blog post for 2/2/2026 #caringclassroom #Valentine’sDay #EnchantEDllc

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Feb. 2nd Is Groundhog Day – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources It’s Groundhog Day on February 2nd. You might be interested in The Best Resources For Groundhog Day.

Feb. 2nd Is Groundhog Day – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/01/29/f...

“The perfect teacher, the perfect curriculum, the perfect lesson do not exist. We are all works in progress.” —Louise El Yaafouri, Educator

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Here’s My One Idea For How To Be An “Education Governor” Or Even An “Education Leader” In 2026 I often disagree with Chad Alderman’s ideas on school policy issues, but I do find he’s always thoughtful. His latest post, How to Become an “Education Governor” in 2…

Here’s My One Idea For How To Be An “Education Governor” Or Even An “Education Leader” In 2026 larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/01/29/h...

Why Administrators Should Consider National Board Certification Principals and assistant principals can strengthen their instructional leadership by completing this rigorous certification for teachers.

Learn how the National Board Teacher Certification process helped one assistant principal reconnect with the realities of teaching and transformed how she evaluates instruction. 💫

#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

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What's the Ideal Classroom Seating Arrangement? Teachers Weigh In Educators employ different seating strategies to optimize student learning.

What's the Ideal Classroom Seating Arrangement? Teachers Weigh In: Educators employ different seating strategies to optimize student learning.

** Announcing ** Another great teacher speaker in the Primary Strand for TTR Connect 2026 - Rob Feasey! More primary strand speakers to be announced soon, join us in Manchester on Saturday 14th March 2026 here (for free): ttradio.org/connect2026

#caringclassroom #educator #teacher #WinterStormFern

A Perfect Storm - Show Your Caring First, I hope today’s post finds you safe and sound in the aftermath (or continuation) of Winter Storm Fern. Mother Nature came to let us know she is still here and will be heard.  With so many of our...

This week’s post: A Perfect Storm showyourcaring.enchantedllc.net/a-perfect-st...

Promotional image for the Edwyna Wheadon Scholarship by NCTE, featuring geometric orange background with a January 31 deadline reminder.

ELA educators at publicly funded institutions can further their professional goals by applying for the Edwyna Wheadon Scholarship: https://bit.ly/37bkIHc

It includes $1,200 to cover coursework, workshops, certificates, and other educational experiences that will enhance career and student outcomes.

6 Simple Ways to Encourage Elementary Students to Read Reading is a core life skill, and these activities help keep it interesting and fun for young readers.

Here are 6 small ways to encourage and celebrate reading in your classroom. 📖🎉

#literacy #EduSky

“You can walk in 5 different classrooms and see 5 different teachers connecting with students in 5 different ways. Every teacher has their own talents and strengths, which make them amazing. They don’t need one size fits all professional development or evaluations to be amazing.” —Brad Johnson, Educator

— @drbradjohnson.bsky.social

This school chef gets students to eat brussels sprouts and salad. Yes, really. Tracey Couillard, lead chef at Circle City Prep, educates students on fresh foods and vegetables, encouraging them to try new foods and build healthy habits.

Tracey Couillard, lead chef at Circle City Prep, educates students on fresh foods and vegetables, encouraging them to try new foods and build healthy habits.

Why This Expert Believes Social-Emotional Learning Will Survive Politics and AI As the head of a prominent SEL group steps down, she shares her predictions.

Why This Expert Believes Social-Emotional Learning Will Survive Politics and AI: As the head of a prominent SEL group steps down, she shares her predictions.

SEL Weekly Update I’ve begun this weekly post where I’ll be sharing resources I’m adding to The Best Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources or other related “Best” lists. Also, check out “Best”…

SEL Weekly Update larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/01/26/s...

How this Los Angeles-area charter school founder kept her school alive after wildfire The Eaton Fire destroyed the building that housed Pasadena Rosebud Academy. Its founder saved what mattered most.

The Eaton Fire destroyed the building that housed Pasadena Rosebud Academy. Its founder saved what mattered most.

Maintaining Strong Family Partnerships Year-Round Finding family engagement strategies that feel authentic and manageable can help elementary teachers establish and maintain close relationships with parents.

From sending home 5 pictures every week, to hosting pizza and problem solving nights, to sending home quick notes about what kids are doing right, this veteran teacher finds ways to bring families into the classroom! 🍕📸

#EduSky

How to Differentiate Without Splitting Students Up Advice for teachers who want to make sure everyone in their classroom works and learns in tandem.

Teachers: Here are 3 strategies you can use to differentiate learning *without* splitting students up into groups! ⭐

#ClassroomManagement #EduSky

Don't be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success.
~ John Keats