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  • Should I Get a Classroom Pet? Here are the Benefits &  Best Choices for School

    Should I Get a Classroom Pet? Here are the Benefits & Best Choices for School

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    Having a classroom pet can come with such amazing benefits. They can provide students with more than just companionship; they teach responsibility, empathy, and improve social and emotional skills. Having an animal companion can help create a nurturing environment where students learn important life lessons such as caring for living beings and developing patience. These…

  • Why is Summer Break so Important for Teachers?

    Why is Summer Break so Important for Teachers?

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    “Must be nice to have summers off”…. Has anyone ever said this to you? If you are anything like me, you smile, politely chuckle and say “sure…” Summer break isn’t just a pause from lesson plans and grading; it’s a crucial time for us to rest and recharge. After months of juggling students, classrooms, meetings,…