Rashda Munawar

I I was substituting in a grade 2 classroom when I decided to try something new. As a substitute teacher, I love when elementary teachers leave a bit more flexibility, those days when I get to choose the book I’ll read and a writing activity I can try if I want. This was one of those days, and I just loved it. “Today,” I told the students, “ you’re going to write your own growth mindset story. And guess what? You get to be the main character. ” A few heads tilted, a few pencils tapped. But...

It was Day 2 of the new school year. I had just finished a heartwarming read-aloud, the supplies were still organized (miraculously), and...

Rephrase kids' negative self talk “I’m Just Not Good at This.” Why Kids’ Words Matter More Than We Think How helping kids rephrase their ...