Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, making heart health education essential for students from an early age. Teaching students about heart health can: Encourage lifelong healthy habits, including regular exercise and balanced nutrition. Reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease later in life. Promote mental well-being by emphasizing the connection … Read More
Why Spring is the Best Time for Outdoor Learning (And How to Get Started)
After a long winter of being cooped up indoors, it’s time to get outside and start exploring. Spring is the perfect time to get outside with your students and start experiencing the joy and wonder of outdoor learning. As the winter changes to spring, our world is bursting with new life. So why not use it as a chance to … Read More
Celebrate and Support Bilingual Students
TL;DR: Bilingualism enhances cognitive skills, academic performance, and cultural understanding. Schools can foster multilingual environments through culturally responsive teaching, resources, and family support. Supporting bilingual students builds global competency and celebrates linguistic diversity. Bilingualism is much more than just being able to speak two languages. It is a powerful asset that shapes cognitive development and enhances academic achievement. As classrooms … Read More
Beginning Again in 2025
Happy New Year, Teach Happier community! New year, new you? Nope. New Year. Same Us. Bless. As we usher in 2025, we may need to apply a small shift in thought – we are not starting over, we are simply beginning again. We get to take all our experiences and lessons learned in all our years prior into this new … Read More
Curating Your Positive Self-Talk Playlist: A Guide for Educators and Student
TL;DR: Curate a positive self-talk playlist to shift your mindset, much like Rachel changes the car radio station. Use affirmations, achievements, and visual inspiration to create an uplifting “station” to turn to when negativity strikes. Teach students and educators how to model positivity and build resilience through this powerful habit. Whenever I drive my daughter, Rachel one thing never changes: … Read More