Educate the Heart

In a world where children are rushed from place to place, often on devices, teachers need to create an environment where they are given time and allowed to focus, to think, to create, and to learn. This book provides over 100-screen free ideas and activities to help teachers of students in preK-Grade 6 inspire authentic learning in their classroom. Teachers will learn how to promote peace all day by empowering students to handle conflict through kindness. They will see how effectively implementing collaborative work space can transform the classroom into a respectful learning community. There are literature -based lesson plans which cover a great variety of subjects and skills, such as reading, writing, language arts, mathematical discourse, movement, and cooking. Teachers will find ways to engage students in collaborative work, critical thinking skills, and find out how to encourage innovative ways to solve problems through creativity with STEM challenges and meaningful curriculum based art projects. Teachers will discover ways to build community with a growth mindset approach to classroom discipline. The ideas and activities in this book are designed with the whole child in mind, catering to providing the best possible environment and activities to allow students to feel valued and be nurtured in a way that inspires them to reach their true potential.

Jennifer Lee Quattrucci is an Early Childhood and Elementary School educator who has 23 years experience teaching at risk, Title 1 communities in the inner city of Providence, RI. As a national DonorsChoose ambassador, she connects teachers in high need areas with donors who want to help. She is also the creator, owner and author of the lifestyle blog mommyteacherfashionista.com.

Foreword
BrianAspinall
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Promoting Peace All Day, Every Day: 15 Ways to Empower Students to Handle Conflict through Kindness
Chapter 2: Empower Your Students with Collaborative Work Space: Implementing Flexible Seating Options
Chapter 3: Let's Talk About Math! 15 Literature-Based Opportunities for Respectful and Effective Mathematical Discourse
Chapter 4: Collaborative and Meaningful Literacy Centers: 15 Opportunities for Students to Extend Their Learning in Creative and Challenging Ways
Chapter 5: Adding Flavor: Easy Classroom Recipes that Build Community and Teach Essential Skills
Chapter 6: Embracing STEM Education: 15 Collaborative Group Activities to Inspire Critical Thinking Skills, Communication, and Creativity
Chapter 7: The Power of the Author Study: 15 Shared Reading Experiences to Encourage Communication and Build Critical Thinking Skills in Your Classroom
Chapter 8: Self-Expression through Innovative Art Integration: 15 Worthwhile Collaborative Projects to Inspire Creativity within Your Units of Study
Chapter 9: Let Them Move! 15 Ways to Improve Physical Fitness, Support Academic Concepts and Increase Authentic Learning
Chapter 10: Lose the Clip Chart, Color Changer, and Sticker Chart: 15 Ways to Build Community with a Growth Mindset Approach to Classroom Discipline
Chapter 11: Homework-Make It Meaningful: 15 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged and Encourage Authentic Learning at Home
Chapter 12: The Communities Beyond Your Classroom Community: 15 Ways to Build Relationships that Support Meaningful Learning
Appendix- Book List
About the Author