The benefits of having a positive attitude when learning a new task, be it academic or otherwise, has been widely studied.
The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Daily and Yearly Counseling Contacts This product allows counselors and school psychologists to have in-depth analysis of their data. While managing your counseling notes in an easy, efficient way, you will simultaneously collect ongoing data that shows what the needs are in your district and exactly how you are spending your time. What comes with this purchase? An Excel spreadsheet with pivot table set up and ready to use AND a 16-page document that gives you all the information you will need to use the product. The Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with Pivot Tables already created FOR you in this product allows you to: o Document your daily contacts with/about students very quickly by name, date, grade level, school (if relevant), reason, and add comments about the contact. o Have a private way to keep your counseling notes separate from school, district, or state tracking, allowing your notes to remain sole-possession records. o Print graphs at the end of the year (or any time you want, really) that show how many students you saw, what grade levels/schools they were in, what months were the busiest, and what counseling issues were addressed the most. This can be done in a way that student confidentiality is maintained when sharing the data. o Print an individual student’s contacts to file separately from the document, if this is needed. o Print, at the end of the year, a complete list of your student contacts (direct or indirect) both by date and by student name to keep for your private files. • Microsoft Excel 2010 is the minimum requirement, which needs to be installed on the computer you will be using. The product works with PCs and MacBook Pro. • The directions you will receive with your product are very detailed and easy to follow. A basic understanding of how Excel spreadsheets work is helpful. See TheThreeSquarePegs.com blog for more information on how Counseling Notes has been used.
At the end of yet another news week that delivered new challenges and opportunities for improvement. COVID can be our Apollo 13
Things have sure changed since I went to school. Some may say for the good, some may say for the worst but either way life is different than I knew it. I was raised in an era where the lunch ladies made home cooked meals, the president's wife wasn't worried about how much sodium we
Today we have teamed up with Debbie from A Child's Dream to bring you the Gnomes with Arms pattern. This past
Stress happens to everyone. Handling stress positively is called eustress. Handling stress negatively is called distress
Here are some of my latest peg doll designs. I've started using recycled sari cloth on some of my butterflies. Just in time for the holidays, I've also created a new peg--my angel ornaments. I love old German wood ornaments, and I tried to stay true to that feel. Enjoy!
It was almost Spring Break before I heard about Matt. Seemingly, he started the year with a measure of success, but according to his teachers, his behavior had gone south quickly after returning from Winter Break. By the time I got involved, Matt had a special seat in the classroom away from peers, was
Sometimes a little difference is, in reality, a very big 180-degree kind of difference, a night-and-day type of difference. The details matter. Have you ever tried to freeze water at 33 degrees? What about calling someone but being one number off in their phone number, or worse yet, being off by only one number in
...POSITIVE INTERACTION!!!! As a principal of an alternative school, I work with middle and high school students who have been caught with drugs, who have out-of-control behavior, or have mental health issues. I’m often asked how I “control” the students. I’m asked what consequences I use. I’m asked how we MAKE them behave. Well, I
Change is the only constant in life. Change can be stressful, especially if it is negative or intense. Even positive change can be stressful.
New patterns are always fun! All the secret designing and sewing can finally be shown and shared which is almost the best part of the whole process. The best bit is getting to see what you all do with the patterns. That really is the amazing (and truly inspiring as well). All of the
Welcome back. Last month I showed you how I level behaviors. I used these levels to develop office referral forms. It is important to have a well-developed office referral system. A well-developed system allows you to easily organize and analyze behavior. Before you can change behavior, you have to analyze it so you can understand
Being silent allows us to listen. Active listening involves listening to the feelings and meaning of the message being shared.
rip·ple ef·fect (n.): The continuing and spreading results of an event or action. www.oxforddictionaries.com A simple technique I frequently use with students is the “Ripple Effect” strategy. Often, I work with students who are impulsive in their decisions, resistant to authority, quick to anger, or easily baited by peers to...
Stepping Stones Easy 3 Yard Downloadable Quilt Pattern With this economically-priced pattern, you simply take 3, one-yard cuts of fabric plus a few hours and make a beautiful quilt top with binding and borders. The pattern includes an assembly diagram and step-by-step directions that make your cutting and piecing a breeze! Be sure to check out all the photos to see how good it looks in a variety of fabrics. Finished size of quilt: 43.5 x 58.5 inches (110.49 x 148.59 cm) Tutorials and Blog available at http://www.fabriccafe.com/
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The Best Lesson I Ever Learned: When I was 23 I learned something that changed my life and that has never left me.
“SHE CUT ME!” I heard that a number of times when students were lining up in my classroom. One of the worst possible crimes in elementary school is when a student cuts in line! Oh my! Other crimes while lining up were pushing, crowding, elbowing, complaining, name calling, etc. It...
When I was Behavior Consultant in my school district, one of my duties was to review the office referral data in all the schools. I noticed the administrators were overwhelmed with the number of students being sent to the office for disciplinary reasons. In one school, students were sent to the office for chewing gum
TIME OUT GUIDELINES explains using time outs in the classroom and processing the reason for time out afterwards using the Time Out Note.
It dawned on me this week that I have no Easter decorations. At least none that I can find. Not sure where they went... I know that I use to have decorations, which I would bring out every year when the girls were little, along with their baskets which would be filled to the brim come Easter morning. Over time though, I have gotten more and more lax, but along with still dyeing Easter eggs, (which I have yet to do this year) and filling at least one communal basket full of treats, (which I have yet to buy any of this year) I always seemed to have the house at least a little decorated for the season, (although I admit it's been less and less with each year the girls grew). With the exception of the white stone egg, pictured in the photo above, I haven't been able to find a single Easter related decoration. (We will blame it on last year's spring cleaning. I must have done an unusually good job!) Well, no harm done, as it gave me the perfect excuse to make this little quilt for the house! (I want to give it a name but can't can't decide between 'Egg Hunt', 'Easter Parade', or 'Candy Dots'. I am open to suggestions). I used some of the pretty organic Cloud 9 Fabrics that my good friend Michelle, (co-owner of Cloud 9 Fabrics) gifted me a few months back. (I have been saving them for just the right projects!) And it also gave me a good reason to do a little old-fashioned piecing, something I haven't done in a long time. And yes, I felt rusty! I had to practice a bit to get those curves close to right, and not every point matches up perfectly... which made me realize that as much as I adore improvised quilt making, I don't want to lose the formal techniques and skills that I once worked hard to learn. I have always felt that it's best to know the rules before breaking them, and it simply never occurred to me before that you could know them but forget them! So, expect to see some more old-fashioned piecing along with the improv, as I realize I need to use it so I don't lose it, (like my Easter decorations!)
Square pegs in a round hole—an expression you may have heard before. Usually referring to someone or something that, for one reason or another, doesn’t ‘fit’. It’s a square peg and a round hole, after all. Conceptually, this can’t fit. This metaphor can be so relatable that I would bet almost anyone can draw from their
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER! I certainly agree with that! When I worked as a behavior consultant, I spent hours and hours compiling office referral data. Our district wanted to analyze the data to look for trends. Thanks to my terrific sister, I was introduced to Excel Pivot Tables. I AM IN LOVE!!!! Yes, you can
A quick and easy way to check in with your students each day!
Does it seem like your student explodes instantly? Actually there are many signs before an explosion. This handout, The Cycle of Anger, will help you and the student recognize these signs in order to avoid the explosion. Step 1: High Risk Situations-this identifies what was going on and where the student was when the
It’s been a little while since I shared some new uses for old things with you. It’s a new year and the perfect time to share Three New Uses for Old Things. Don’t you just love whe…
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I hope the two tips we've covered so far have encouraged you to prepare for a successful homeschool year: plan for variety and shop with purpose. Today I want
Hello, Ai Fans! We have some exciting news! Six new Watercolor 2017 sets are now available at artimpressions.com! With three containers sets and three critter sets, there are endless possibilities for mixing and matching your watercolor scenes! Our Small Containers offer itty-bitty flower pots perfect to place inside our new Garden Wagon set! The Ornate and Rustic sets includes unique, detailed containers for added interest. Our three all new critter sets features birds, cats and bunnies in various poses, perfect for setting inside or nearby potted plants and floral arrangements. Renee is here today to show off her adorable trio of cards and to kick off our new challenge! Hello Ai fans! There's a brand new release at Art Impressions. We all know they're famous for Bonnie's watercolor images and the new ones are a wonderful addition to an already amazing collection. I was lucky enough to get to premiere the Critters and Containers! On my cards I've used these new releases... 4867 WC Foliage Set 2 4868 WC Flower Set 2 4869 WC Small Container Set 4873 WC Cats Set 4874 WC Bunnies Set 4876 Wooden Chair Mini Set 4903 WC Sentiments Set My first card, with the Easter egg shape also has the Bunny & Ducky Mini Front and Backs on it. (for the sentiment) I love Gingham and Polka Dots and thought they'd be a great compliment to these new images. I love the yellow papers for spring. They make me think of my daffodils as they bloom. We were just buried under about 33" of snow in upstate N.Y. so my crocuses that bloomed in the 3rd week of February are long gone. My daffodils will probably be the next sign of Spring. As much as I like the light, bright cards above for Spring I had to make one card that's more to my color liking...I love deep earthtones. This one doesn't have any of the critters but has a pretty container filled with flowers.I think the navy goes nicely with the same yellow paper that the lighter colors went with in my other cards. InLinkz.com Thanks, Renee! We LOVE your colors and patterns! Your card set is a beautiful collection! Join our challenge! This new challenge is all about making cards for Spring! It's a perfect opportunity to use those florals, young animals, and bright colors you have in your stash! Besides, winners win free Art Impressions stamps! Give it a try! Here are the challenge rules … ✻ Please make a new card or creation. You can make any crafty item you wish; this is not limited to cards! ✻ Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps! ✻ The Ai Challenge is open to everyone, international submissions are welcome! ✻ Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top right of our sidebar! ✻ Share the Ai love by clicking and commenting your fellow crafters. ✻ Make sure to get your link up by Wednesday, March 29 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations. ✻ Good luck and happy stamping! An InLinkz Link-up Now it's time to celebrate the winners of our last challenge "Let's Watercolor!" Top spot goes to... Dot! Day 9 of #thedailymarker30day is also my 2nd entry for the @artimpressions Watercolor challenge on their blog #aistamps #artimpressionsstamps #cardmaker #marvyleplume A post shared by Dot J (@dotjiris) on Mar 9, 2017 at 4:52am PST Congrats, Dot! We loved the unique scene you created with our Bunnies, Rustic Containers, and other watercolor goodies! Email [email protected] with your address to claim your prize pack! Honorable mentions go to... KatieO! Zora! Congrats, you two! Katie, we loved your use of perspective with the Cat up front and the Old Barn in the background! Zora, your striking colors really amazed us! Be sure to email [email protected] with your address and request a stamp set for your prize! Thank you to all the entrants! We hope you'll join us again for Spring-y Cards!
Thursday Favorite Things Link Party 232- The Thursday Favorite Things blog hop link party is a great way to grow your blog and to discover blogs too. Join us by linking your favorite blog post or …
Make It Monday Week Fifty Three Hello and welcome to another wonderful week of inspirations. I hope everyone had a nice weekend. We enjoyed quite a bit of much needed rain. It postponed some outdoo…
Ring of brushed brass suspends 48 clear glass crystal pegs in this stunning chandelier by Donna Piacenza. Crystals can be configured however you like, adding a modern twist to a classic Art Deco pendant light design. We love it illuminating the dining room or entryway. Learn about Donna Piacenza on our blog. CB2 exclusive. Orion Glass Crystal Chandelier. 20.5" dia. x 100"H Designed by Donna Piacenza Iron with brushed brass finish 48 pressed clear glass pegs may be configured in any assortment Accommodates three 100W max incandescent or three 11W LED bulb (not included) Hardwired fixture; professional installation recommended Clean with soft, dry cloth UL-listed learn more ImportedNote: This item is manufactured in compliance with U.S. standards. If you are purchasing this item for use outside of the U.S. or Canada, use only with the appropriate outlet adaptor and voltage converter for your country. Do not plug into an electrical outlet higher than 110-120V as this could result in fire and/or injury.
Make It Monday Week Thirty Seven It’s time for Make It Monday Week Thirty Seven, where did the weekend go? Oh there it is, nope…it’s gone. I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. O…
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