Exploring the Future of Education

As you know (all too well), teaching is a busy profession. So your time management is key to preparing for your classes and students. Nailing this all-important skill will also ensure your burning passion for teaching stays red hot through everything the profession throws your way. Here are our six top tips to help you…

As technology in the classroom brings parents closer to their child’s education, it also opens up the communication lines between parents and teachers! And while, at times, this can seem overwhelming, it gives you the chance to get a deeper insight into their child’s needs before the year has even begun. You’re no doubt super…

This blog is written by Leanne Fisher, a Speech and Language Pathologist at a specialist school for students 5-21 years. I’ve been working in the field of Special Education for 10 years. Sure, there have been a fair few challenges, tears (sad and happy), and 4 am “solving the world’s problems” wake-up calls – but…

This blog was written by Leanne Fisher, a Speech and Language Pathologist at a specialist school for students 5-21 years. Some things we often see in a number of children with special education needs are delays or differences in speech and language skills. This impacts their ability to communicate with teachers, peers, and their families. …

See these and more in the Kami Library We get it. With all the pressures in the world today, it can often be a struggle to find joy and happiness in the little things. Throw a global pandemic and online learning in the mix, and things get even messier. It's no different for kids. Whether…

Find five editable Kami Gratitude Resources down below.(Instructions for using the Gratitude Tree and Frames are in the blog!) When we’re thankful and appreciative, that warm, fuzzy hormone oxytocin is released in our body, promoting feelings of love and wellbeing. And, although gratitude is indeed a pleasant emotion, feeling grateful is a conscious choice, a…

Conducting student check-ins with your class is important in so many ways; they help build self-awareness, self-regulation, and a more trustworthy learning environment. They can also help students build social-emotional skills for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and help strengthen relationships both inside and outside the classroom community. So it comes as no surprise that centering mental…

Checking student understanding is a vital part of any teaching process. It helps guide you in pacing the lesson appropriately, as well as ensuring your students are engaged and learning! Want to build an engaging Kami classroom? Check out this blog. However, sometimes it can be tricky – it might be last period on a Friday…

Set the tone for a successful school year with a collaborative, respectful classroom environment. A classroom contract is a powerful tool to help build a sense of shared responsibility and positive behavior expectations from day one. In this blog, we’ll walk through what a classroom contract is, how to create one with your students, and…

Creating a positive classroom culture is fundamental to shaping the minds of learners. Engaged learners are motivated to learn, they feel a sense of belonging to their teacher, peers, and the classroom. This is super important, not just for their social-emotional wellbeing but, also, when a student feels a sense of belonging they are more…

It's that time of year again, time to pack away the camping gear and beachwear, and set an alarm; school is back! The start of the year is a flurry of both excitement and nerves. Every teacher knows the importance of that first few days to build student relationships and set classroom expectations. Here are…

Using sign language in your everyday classroom is easy, fun, and beneficial for all. Here’s how! Sign language is another form of communication that nearly all students can use and benefit from.  It’s an exciting and engaging language that connects students with a range of different people. Learning signs is a multi-sensory experience, and the…