Calling all future Wildcats! Kindergarten Kick Off is coming up!

Life is happier when we make time to connect with the people around us 🤗 Join us for #FriendlyFebruary and find ways to give your relationships a warm-hearted boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru…

Choice is a powerful motivator! 🤔 Check out my breakdown of the various types of choice boards you can design in your classroom to meet a range of objectives: bit.ly/4fsQmAW #elemchat #k12

Maercker D60 Schools will be moving to an E-Learning Day for Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to forecasted inclement weather. Find all E-Learning Information on our Website: maercker.org/page/e-learning

ReferralGPS is a service providing assistance to D60 families in finding local mental- health and substance use related treatment resources. ReferralGPS also provides Care Navigation to assist families in triage and appointment setting. referralgps.com/find-help/D60 Maercker School District 60

I have been supporting pupils with huge success.Trauma, stressed behaviour, managing emotions, anxiety,teaching emotional regulation,how the brain works,building automatic awareness,giving them tools to label feelings & create space in their cortex finding true regulation🧠🌱

I am grateful to work in Maercker School District 60 where this is the focus of our teacher evaluation process.

🌟 Struggling with Student Anxiety & Executive Function Challenges? 🌟 Did you know 31.9% of adolescents experience anxiety? 😟 Traditional strategies like checklists & incentives aren’t enough. Students need real solutions to self-monitor, regulate emotions & take action! 🚀

These are great reminders as we consider learning spaces that support all students and staff.

🚨 Must-See Event for Parents & Educators! 🚨 Our students are facing more challenges than ever—trauma, mental health struggles, and tough behaviors. 💔 Empathy is key, but action is essential! 🌟 Join Dr. Bryan Pearlman on March 19 when he shares powerful, research-backed

Looking for a flexible way to learn about Universal Design for Learning? Our new self-directed online course gives PreK-12 educators the tools to design inclusive, student-centered learning environments—on their own schedule. Start anytime in 2025. Register now:

For those of us looking for explicit vocabulary instruction options!

🧠 CLT! Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This guide summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 🌱 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a

We are so proud of our preschool programs! Our Wild Kittens learn so much each day!

I love walking into the classrooms at Maercker School District 60 and seeing students leaning in, learning and leading!

Hi, Max! We are so glad you stopped by!

Join us tomorrow (Saturday, April 26) at the Indian Boundary YMCA Healthy Kids Day event! There will be obstacle courses, camp information, opportunities to meet with local health and wellness organizations, a free throw challenge, games, prizes, and fun!

We are proud to be a member of SEEDS and there is still time to head over for some fun this morning!

These last weeks of the school year can offer some opportunities to immerse yourself in your students' day. Here are suggestions from leader Maureen Kidd:

Keep the learning going this summer with the IPPL Summer Reading Program which begins on June 5! ippl.info/summer-reading…