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Mikey D Teach & SELebration Learning

Supporting upper elementary teachers with standards-aligned resources that save time, reduce stress, and actually get used (not just filed away!).

18+ years in the classroom taught me what upper elementary teachers really need: practical, time-saving resources that actually work. District Teacher of the Year and Ohio Master Teacher, bringing you weekly tips for classroom success, exclusive free resources, and classroom management strategies you can implement today. I focus on creating ready-to-use materials that save you time and mental energy, because I know exactly what it's like to have a 30-minute planning period that's already overbooked.

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How I Changed My Classroom Culture...

Hello Reader, I get questions constantly about how I get my kids to behave, or how I run my classroom because my kids always look happy. Which is flattering, TBH. The truth is, it wasn't always like this. I struggled for a long time as a new teacher to find the methods of being a great teacher. When I learned the secret was building relationships and helping to navigate the waters of trauma with my students, things began to change for the better. SEL and Trauma-Informed Teaching are two...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read

I Had To Take It Into My Own Hands...

Hello Reader, I get questions constantly about how I get my kids to behave, or how I run my classroom because my kids always look happy. Which is flattering, TBH. The truth is, it wasn't always like this. I struggled for a long time as a new teacher to find the methods of being a great teacher. When I learned the secret was building relationships and helping to navigate the waters of trauma with my students, things began to change for the better. SEL and Trauma-Informed Teaching are two...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read

18+ years in the classroom taught me what upper elementary teachers really need: practical, time-saving resources that actually work. District Teacher of the Year and Ohio Master Teacher, bringing you weekly tips for classroom success, exclusive free resources, and classroom management strategies you can implement today. I focus on creating ready-to-use materials that save you time and mental energy, because I know exactly what it's like to have a 30-minute planning period that's already overbooked.