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10/06/2026

This Saturday…

10/06/2026

Comment 300 if you want simple ways to connect with your students (without adding more to your plate) and I’ll send you the link.

You know those moments when a student walks in… and you can tell something is off.

But there’s no time for a long conversation.
And they’re not going to open up with, “I’m having a hard day.”

That is where these check-in questions come in.

They are quick, low-pressure conversation starters that help students share without feeling put on the spot. A simple question about their day, their interests, or something they enjoy can open the door to real connection.

This page is one small part of a larger set of connection tools designed to build relationships and strengthen classroom community.

Instead of guessing what students need, you create space for them to talk.
Instead of behavior being the only communication, you hear what’s underneath it.

Teachers use these during morning meeting, transitions, small groups, or quick one-on-one moments throughout the day.

It takes just a minute or two—but it changes the tone of your classroom.

If having easy, ready-to-use questions to build connection would help in your classroom, comment 300 I’ll send you the link.

04/06/2026

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01/06/2026

🏊‍♂️🩱💦 SUMMER POOL HOURS for the Don Weatherington Aquatic Center ⬇️

The pool opens SUNDAY, May 24th
716 Glenn Robertson Drive, LaGrange, GA

See information and hours below.

24/02/2026

Comment FREE BEHIND ANGER if you’d like this FREE poster!

Anger is loud. It gets attention quickly. But most of the time, it isn’t the whole story.

When a child is angry, there’s usually something underneath it… hurt, fear, embarrassment, frustration, grief, or feeling left out. When we slow the moment down and help him or her name what’s really going on, everything shifts. The conversation gets calmer. The child feels understood instead of just corrected.

This “What’s Behind Anger?” poster gives you a simple visual to use during calm-down moments, after conflict, or in counseling sessions. It helps build emotional vocabulary without turning it into a lecture. It gives kids something concrete to look at and say, “That’s what this is.”

Brené Brown actually used this exact version in one of her books. That tells you how powerful and universal this concept really is. Anger is often the surface emotion. There’s almost always more underneath.

If you’d like the free printable, comment FREE BEHIND ANGER and I’ll send you the link.

28/01/2026

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16/01/2026

Type THINK and I’ll send you the resource link.

These restorative plans help students slow down, reflect, and repair what went wrong.

✔️ Great for behavior intervention
✔️ Perfect for peer conflict
✔️ Works for writers and non-writers

Drop THINK below.

17/12/2025

Winter break starts this Friday and we have a VERY SPECIAL program just for y'all!!

We're kicking off your vacation with a library party! Bring a friend and/or your favorite stuffed animal and don't forget to wear your PJs to.......

~ Pajamas & Poetry ~

We'll have a fun craft, games, and yummy hot chocolate, so you obviously don't want to miss it! 🌟

15/12/2025

Mustang families, Be sure to look over the exam schedule carefully! Remember Monday and Tuesday are regular school days.