National Letter-Writing Day – December 7, 2022
Dear Amazing TCL Educators,
Season’s greetings! According to the results of a recent study, 8...
Fresh Ideas for National Writing Month (November)
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If you were asked to write a 50,000-word novel in one month, would you be up for it? (That’s about 1,700 words per day.)...
3 Ways to Participate in Dyslexia Awareness Month (October)
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Imagine trying to read a book with the letters and words seemingly jumping and dancing around the pages. Using this Dyslexia Simulator, you can experience what it’s like. Please take a mo...
Four Ways to Celebrate Fall in the Classroom
Cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, leaf piles…Thursday, September 22nd marks the first day of fall this year! Here are just a few ways to celebrate the new season with your students.
Yoga can be an engaging way to tell the story of the changing seasons.
SEL-Focused Back to School Activities
CategoriesAs usual, the summer seems to be going by far too quickly. Even with plenty of sand left in the hourglass of summer, I start feeling the back-to-school jitters every August.
Focusing on the social and emotional learning (SEL) needs of students – as well as my own needs – has always been a helpful and comforting way for me to transition into back-to-school mode. This articl...
Activities and Resources to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Students
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I have fond memories of making homemade ice cream in eleme...
Summer Health and Wellness
Summertime for many educators means more flexible and open schedules allowing much-needed time to relax and recover. This article includes a list of practical suggestions for making your health and wellbeing top priorities while enjoying the carefree vibes of summer.
Mental health is an essential component of a happy life.
- Positively transition from...
End of the School Year Reflection Prompts
You’re reaching the end of another unprecedented school year filled with growing demands and challenges intensified by the pandemic. Although your to-do list seems endless, setting aside time focused on self-awareness is a worthwhile investment that you deserve.
As defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (
April is World Autism Month
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April is World Autism Month - a time to create awareness, understanding, and acceptance of individuals with autism. From reading a book with the goal of developing a d...
The Connecting Link Announces Partnership with Andrews University
CategoriesThe Connecting Link is pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership agreement with Andrews University to provide graduate-level credits in continuing education for teachers.
Founded in 1874, Andrews University is a private university located in the southwest corner of Michigan, offering students more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a student...