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Are you looking for ways to keep your kids busy, active, and engaged this summer? Here are some practical tips for helping your kids steer clear of boredom and have some extra summer fun!

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Active and Engaged During the Summer

Parenting· Teacher Tips

  This post may contain affiliate links.  Please see my disclosure. You barely make it to Saturday morning (GASP! Yes, ONE day after school gets out) at the end of the school year and you hear, “MOM, I’m BOOOORED!” HERE. WE. GO.  #sigh You patiently (#butnotsopatiently) ask, “Well, what do you want to do?” “I don’t know….. I’M BORED!” A mere…
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Are you in teacher with end of year burnout? The last few weeks of school are tough, no doubt! Read through these 6 tips that will help you glide through the final days of school with a fresh perspective. Say goodbye to end of year burnout!

6 Teacher Tips for Surviving the End of the School Year

Teacher Tips

This post may contain affiliate links.  Please see my disclosure here. Are you counting days, hours, and minutes until summer vacation? Do you give your school papers a ride home each night and find that it was merely a field trip? Those ungraded papers remain just that…. ungraded. Have your students forgotten all the classroom rules and procedures? Are you pushing…
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Are you looking for a fun way to teach your students or children about important historical figures without boring them to death? Brad Meltzer has you covered! His "Ordinary People Change the World" series infuses engaging text with bright illustrations, for just the right combination of facts and fun. People of all ages will love the I AM book series by Brad Meltzer!

Ordinary People Change the World: A Review of Brad Meltzer’s Biography Series

Character Traits· Children's Literature· Growth Mindset· Language Arts

This post may contain affiliate links.  Please see my disclosure here. I’m going to be honest.  When given a choice, I don’t reach for biographies…. ever.  I am a wee bit history phobic and have a very difficult time remembering dates and places.  Don’t even get me started on trying to remember people’s names.  It’s just never been something that…
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Are you interested in teaching your students about mindfulness and meditation? Research shows that providing mindfulness and meditation for kids improves academic achievement and reduces anxiety and stress. Give mindfulness and meditation 10 minutes each day and observe the effects for yourself!

Teach Your Students About Mindfulness and Meditation in Just 10 Minutes a Day

Growth Mindset· Social Emotional Learning· Teacher Tips

This post may contain affiliate links.  See my disclosure here. Are you looking for new ways to help your students achieve success, not only academically, but also with their behavior choices?  Although I don’t have a magic wand or a miracle cure, I will share quick mindfulness and meditation tips and tricks that you can implement in as little as 10 minutes…
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Are you a teacher who wants to positively influence your students' self-esteems and self-worth by using positive affirmations in the classroom? Do you wonder if positive affirmations for kids actually work? Read about the benefits and drawbacks of using inspirational messages and affirmations for students in school.

Using Positive Affirmations in the Classroom: Is it Worth Your Time?

Character Traits· Growth Mindset· Social Emotional Learning

What are the benefits of using positive affirmations in the classroom? Chances are, if you landed on this blog post, you wonder about the impact of positive thinking on student achievement.  As a teacher, though, you aren’t sure if the benefits of using positive affirmations in the classroom are worth your time. Let’s face it, you have 16 hours worth of material…
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