Your parents worked their whole lives to give you a proper upbringing. They fed you, clothed you, and passed down their infinite wisdom and life lessons dow ...
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I am back today for Week #2 of my Tuesday summer blog series called, "Getting Ahead of the Game." Each week I will give you a little project to help you be ready for August.
Overcoming emotional abuse caused by a narcissistic personality is a challenge for anyone facing that mountain! What is Abuse? “Abuse” is a word that is thrown around a lot in casual conversations; but what defines
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Helpful and tried ways to help your child's nighttime cough. No fail ways you can stop your child's non-stop nighttime cough.
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Aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage or injury to the brain. A person with aphasia may have trouble understanding, speaking, reading, or writing. In this article we cover: Types of Aphasia 10 Communication Strategies for Activity Staff Aphasia Activity Ideas for Activity Coordinators Printable Activities
Hi everyone! I am so excited to be a part of The Primary Chalkboard! This is such a wonderful group of teacher bloggers and I am so honored to be a part of it. I know we all have Back to School on the brain, even though some of us don't actually go back for another month. August is always the beginning of the end of summer, which is actually crazy to say because I actually have almost half a summer left. You know what I mean though! We're thinking, we're creating, we're organizing, and yep, we're dreaming about it too. So why fight it? :) Something that is so important to me is getting to know my students and making that connection with them. I always feel like once I've made that connection, everything else falls into place. So today I have two little ideas to share with you all about how you could get to know your students. The first one I recently created. I have to admit, I made this as a parent. Yes, I always want to get to know my students, but now that I have one going into kindergarten, I have a whole new perspective. My son is a little shy but has a lot to say if you take the time to listen and get him comfortable. He's just not that kid that's going to be chatty right away. I was thinking about how I hope his teacher takes the time to chat with him at recess or during down times because it would be a game changer for him. He would just blossom in class if he developed that relationship sooner rather than later. If only she knew to ask him about space, or swim lessons, or sea creatures, or dragonflies. So then it got me thinking... if I feel like this, maybe other parents do to. That is the inspiration for this first get-to-know-you idea. It's just is a simple half-page that goes home with parents or that you can have out on desks during Meet the Teacher/Supply Night. It should only take them a second because they only have to write one(ish) word. Parents will write something that their child loves to talk about. Anything that will get them chatty. You've probably seen it, right? The moment when you've finally said something that a quieter student wants to talk about. They just light up. Simple, but hopefully effective. :) The next thing is a little more generic, but it has been a staple in my classroom for all the years that I've been teaching. I finally took the time to redo it in PowerPoint and cutesify it with clip art and fonts. Oh my, the one I've used for almost a decade has (EEK) Comic Sans and no clip art. Not pretty my friends. Yikes! Don't worry, I've remedied that and it's ready to share with you all. I seriously use this throughout the WHOLE year. I send this home on the first day for the parents to fill out. BUT it doesn't end there! You can download both of these pages for free here. How to do you get to know your students? I'd love to hear more ideas! :)
Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.
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Tips for making Life with an ADHD child easierLooking for advice about how to calm a child with ADHD without medication? You've scoured the internet HOPING to find that advice for parenting an ADHD child that will change your life.You've talked to family and friends.You've searched for things like How to help an ADHD Child in Schoolor maybe support for parents of an ADHD child.You've joined the facebook groups, you've talked to friends and family, but nothing works.I understand your struggle. ADHD warriors, we've seen it all, heard it all, and probably punished it all. (right?)I know you've heard advice like 'Get her
If keeping your bedroom organized is a challenge for you. Use this list of step-by-step ADHD-friendly bedroom organizing tips to guide you.
Your gym period is the best time to run your class around and expel some of that boundless energy they seem to have! Sometimes though, the same old games just don’t cut it and you find your students getting distracted or a bit bored, meaning it’s time to switch it up! Thankfully we’ve hunted high and low for the best fun and simple gym games for kids, whether they’re in preschool, elementary, or middle school! Our picks are easy to set up and don’t require too much equipment, making them perfect for shaking things up a little! Let’s dive in and discover what your kids will be doing at gym time this week!
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Free printable 2025 calendar templates to plan your next year, including a 2025 yearly calendar and each monthly 2025 calendar with holidays.
Do you ever struggle with yelling at your kids? Do you need positive discipline solutions? Here's the ONE thing that forever changed an angry mom into a calm mom.
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Here’s a little comic I made to explain consent to children (and their grown-ups). Some kids like hugs and kisses; others don’t, and it’s perfectly fine. Teachers and parents, feel free to print it for personal or school use (no commercial use, please). […]
Until understanding ADHD in 2018, I don’t know how many times my son’s disruptive behavior was chalked up to that overused phrase “boys will be boys.” My son’s needle seemed to be stuck on hyperdrive all the time. Keeping him from doing and saying certain things became a full-time job.
Looking for activities to do at home with a 2 year old? Look no further because we've got you covered with 20 awesome at-home activities.
Learn how to get your toddler to listen without yelling. By applying these positive discipline strategies you will have a calm and peaceful home.
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This color scavenger hunt will have the kids running around outside (and inside) and burning off energy. Plus, they'll be looking for the colored items, too! Getting the kids outside and moving their bodies is a great way to pass the day and keep them active. This color scavenger
These movement activities for preschoolers will build gross motor skills while having fun. Try these ideas at home or at school.
Separation anxiety in children can easily become overwhelming but these easy tips will make things a lot easier! These ideas are perfect for dealing with the separation anxiety that comes up when kids are starting
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Women with ADHD are more likely to have PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and self-care tips here.
FREE printable preschool assessment sheet for teachers and parents to record children's progress. We also reviewed the Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum which is an all-inclusive, low-prep monthly program that is conveniently delivered in a fun box full of hands-on learning and discovery.
