As a former 3rd grade and kindergarten teacher myself, I quickly saw the error of my ways whenever I didn’t effectively teach and uphold my expectations for classroom management. And, at the end of some particularly exhausting days, I recognized the need for a change in approach. It’s in that reflection that I quickly discovered even my fiercest rulebreakers would get lost in a good read-aloud. So, read aloud we did! I’ve since searched far and wide for my favorite books to teach rules and expectations and build a strong classroom community, and here is a list of 10 of those top picks!

There are lots of podcasts out there focused on education. Here, we've put together a list of our favorites to help educators stay on top of all the latest news, trends, and issues.

Fostering a strong feeling of community in your classroom helps teach students valuable skills about interacting with others, and increases achievement by creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.