What Trauma-Informed Puberty Education Actually Looks Like in the Classroom
Learn what trauma-informed puberty education looks like in grades 4-6, from content warnings to safe classroom climates, and why it matters for every student.
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What to Say When Students Repeat TikTok Myths About Puberty and Bodies
A fifth-grade student raises their hand during a lesson and, with total confidence, asks if it’s true that drinking a…
Beyond YouTube: Age-Appropriate Ways to Teach 5th Graders About Online Dangers
In my work with schools, I hear a common concern from 5th-grade teachers. One recently shared that her students are…
A 5th Grade Teacher’s Guide to Discussing Online Body Image Safely
That feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know a tough topic is next in your lesson plan?…
My Media Literacy Unit Bombed: 7 Fixes for When 5th Graders Aren’t Listening
You’ve been there. You spent hours prepping a media literacy lesson you were sure would land. You had the articles,…
How to Weave Digital Safety Lessons into Your Existing ELA Curriculum
In my work with schools, I hear the same question from teachers again and again: ‘How am I supposed to…
How Health Ed Boosts ELA Skills: Making the Case to Your Administration
Last week, I was on a call with a 5th-grade teacher who was preparing to teach puberty education. “I’m already…
How to Teach Health and Meet Core ELA Standards Simultaneously
I understand the challenge of trying to squeeze one more thing—like essential health education—into an already packed ELA block. If…
3 Critical Onboarding Mistakes That Derail a New Curriculum Rollout
In my 35+ years working with school districts on curriculum implementation, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. The success of a…
Justify Health Ed: A Guide to Integrating Puberty Topics with ELA Standards
From my experience working with countless teachers, I know that feeling of being pulled in a million directions is real.…
A District’s Guide to Overcoming Teacher Resistance to New Curriculum
In my work with districts rolling out a new curriculum, I’ve seen a familiar pattern. Dedicated leaders spend months on…
A 5-Step Framework for a Scalable Teacher Onboarding & Training Plan
Getting new teacher onboarding right is one of the most persistent challenges schools face. So often, the focus lands on…