In the hands-on Silk Road game, players travel the Marco Polo Silk Road through dangerous deserts to far cities. Can they trade for a profit back in Venice?

Healthy food consumption can help promote respiratory health too. But what foods should you eat? Click here to learn about the right foods for healthy lungs.

.... Honestly I never ever ever thought I would be writing this. EVER!! but here I am sitting here at my computer typing to you that... WE ARE PAINTING OUR FLOORS. Holy hannah it feels good. Ok, I have a lot of explaining to do. Ok, where do I start? Let's start way back into 2016 when we decided to put wide plank pine boards throughout our house for our flooring. When we moved in the house we started ripping up the old carpet & flooring & discovered the old 1800's floor underneath. Most rooms were in horrible shape &

Free crochet amigurumi patterns... Great ideas about amigurumi lamb and step-by-step crochet tutorial are here. You will have no trouble crocheting the free amigurumi patterns on our blog and you will have a great time.

When customizing our cabinets, we worked with our cabinet builder to create a built-in hidden dog gate, perfect for our family!

Packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats these healthy morning smoothies are filling, nutritious and will give you lots of energy!

Here is a very beautiful clown fish crochet pattern for those who love Finding Nemo. Those looking for a free easy crochet fish pattern should definitely try this clown fish. Since the body and tail of the fish consist entirely of a single piece, it is finished quite quickly. Then you make the top fin […]

Sciatica pain can be a debilitating problem. In the more severe cases. It might feel like you don’t even want to get off the couch.

These Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes are light and delicious, plus packed with protein! The recipe is easy and fast, so perfect for a busy morning breakfast!

Quick and EASY ideas to keep in your back pocket.

Dinosaurs are always a great conversation starter for kids– I haven’t found 1 kid who wasn’t interested in them! This book is no exception– it is sure to get some good laugh…

Speaking words of life will transform your life and the life of your family. Find out how to speaking life-giving words today!

Make this crowd-pleasing Italian classic, crockpot baked ziti, without heating up the oven! Our simple crock pot recipe for delicious baked ziti with ricotta and Italian sausage is just what you need for a hearty weeknight meal. Try it tonight!

That’s right… HOW to plan your work outs around your menstrual cycle. Today, I am going to tell you which specific work outs align with the distinct phases of your cycle, hormones, and energy levels.

Over here at The Coast Kit, we live and breathe typography, and we love how platforms such as Squarespace and Canva have made it easily accessible to find and implement GOOD typography. A few of our tips include less is more, the difference between sans serif and serif fonts, how to stylize with let

Our felt whale shark is a great hand-sewing project for all skill levels, including beginners, and a good opportunity for practicing French knots.

This fragrant herb is not only appropriate in almost all dishes, but it is also good for our health! Without these green branches of dill it is difficult to imagine many dishes. Dill will fill any of your dishes with summer flavor in the winter! So, let's make a tender and fragrant dill sauce.

Looking for fun and engaging kindergarten social studies resources? Check out the interactive notebook that your students will love!

This spring is presenting new challenges for teachers all across the country. Some of us are getting ready to go back to the classroom for the first time this year. Some of us have been in person all year, but we are about to get new virtual kids. Some of you have been in the ... Read More about Classroom Management and Expectations

Eel sauce recipe, or u0022unagi sauce,u0022 is a delectable blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Its glossy appearance and deep, rich flavor profile make it a sought-after condiment in Japanese cuisine. This sauce is often drizzled over sushi rolls or used in grilled eel dishes. It is celebrated for its perfect balance of sweetness and umami.

Ok readers out there, it's time to get real with you about myself, my challenging students, and what I have done to change student behaviors lately. Let me start by saying, I am patient. I am calm. I can count on one hand the number of times I have actually been angry in the last year. I love working with first graders and have a special place in my heart for students with special needs, learning disabilities, and ADHD. However, the one thing that can get under my skin like nothing else is an intentionally disruptive and defiant child. You know, the one that you ask to sit down who looks you in the eye and does the opposite. Or the one who plays their desk like a drum with a pencil (while yelling "I don't know how to do it") after you've given directions and modeled 3 times? The one who is ALWAYS seeking your attention, but not in a good way. Grr! Last week I have to admit that I nearly lost my mind. Tuesday was a rough day. Like, my body was physically shaking I was so upset and filled with adrenaline. It started like any day with one particular child constantly interrupting, wandering the room, refusing to complete tasks, and being all around disruptive. I had tried a token system, staying firm, staying calm, nothing seemed to be able to manage this child. After he tore up my room for over an hour while we were waiting for his parents to get there, I said to myself "This isn't worth it. I'm not able to teach. He is ONE child. What about the rest?" And was about ready to resign. Once I got home and collected myself, I knew quitting wasn't actually in my heart. I was just overwhelmed. I immediately started researching ways to help attention seeking children. Even though I felt like I was already doing many of the things they suggested, I had to dig deep and keep trying. Here is what I've done based on the research. So far, it has made a drastic improvement. Was it a perfect week? No. Have the child and I both left school each day feeling much better and seeing positive changes? Yes. So to me, it's a start. When babies are born they quickly learn that when they smile, learn something new, and show signs of love, they often get a positive response and attention from their parents. Sometimes this doesn't happen like when parents aren't around or are focused on something/someone else whether intentionally (neglect) or not (working, raising multiple kids, dealing with their own issues, etc.). This forces the child to resort to drastic measures (crying, hitting a sibling, getting into trouble) just to get noticed. After all, isn't some attention, even negative, better than feeling ignored? This research put my little guy's struggles into perspective for me. Basically, in his mind he is lacking a sense of security and attention/love. He was desperate for attention and boy was I giving it to him. Only I had been giving him negative attention despite my best efforts. It is very important to learn to ignore the behaviors that are negatively seeking attention (calling out, wandering, disruptive, etc.). It is hard, I'm not gonna lie! However, each time you bring attention to the behavior or redirect the child, you are giving them exactly what they want. Your time and focus. This is NOT what we want. We do not want them to keep learning that being disruptive is the way to get you to notice them. Please note, I am not saying ignore something like a physical fight or destroying property, etc. When something like this does happen you do need to address it. However, keep your interactions in a neutral tone (easier said then done, I know) and brief. For example, " We do not hit." Sit the child down, and walk away. Or, "It is not ok to break things." Pick up the item, and walk away. They will try to test you. Dig deep, stay calm and focus on not letting them get a rise out of you. You cannot get into an argument or turn a situation into a long discussion. Don't waste more of your classes time. If you need to walk them to their desk 20 times in a row then do it, do not say anything, avoid eye contact, and walk away. Eventually, the child will stay where you put them and will cool down. You can then address the problem in a calm way, on your own terms/timeline. Meanwhile, you have continued to give your full attention to the class and the teaching. If we are now ignoring the negative attention seeking behaviors, we must replace them. Remember, the whole reason the child is doing this is because somewhere deep down they are feeling ignored or unloved. The research suggests giving random attention throughout the day at a similar rate to their current attention seeking behaviors. For example, if they are trying to get your attention in a negative way once every 5 minutes at first, then you must replace this with some form of positive attention once every 5 minutes. This can be verbal praise, eye contact, a smile, a pat of the shoulder, a thumbs up, time with you, a quick chat with you checking in, etc. This attention is given when you see them on task, making good choices, or on the verge of a meltdown (catch and redirect before things escalate and negative attention is warranted). I spent the last few days really taking time to show this child love. Each morning I am checking in with him as soon as he walks in the door, asking about his night, setting a tone for a great day. Rather than hush the class during lunch so I can try to inhale some form of food, I've let them all just talk to me. I have given the child the chance to walk with me in line, and help me hold things. I have filled his mind with sincere praise and asked him to be a leader. I even sat with him for 5 minutes during indoor recess to color a Ninja Turtle picture. Did I have a thousand other things I needed to be doing? Yes, of course. But, these 5 minutes of quality time meant the world to both of us. I could see him as a little boy just wanting someone to color with him, rather than the child I had started dreading spending the day with earlier in the year. Many times, these attention seeking kids are smart kiddos! They know how to work the system, and us! They have had to learn to be this way. As teachers, we need to teach them that they also have the potential to be different. I started Wednesday morning by pulling my little guy aside and talking with him. I explained how sad I had felt the day before and how today I knew he was going to prove to himself, and me, that he could make better choices. I also let him know that if he was ever just feeling like he needed a hug, he could ask for one or just come get one. I told him that today I was going to take time for just me and him, as long as he did his part to help the class get their work done. I then gave him that time, just me and him. I explained that if he needed me, I would always be there for him but he did need to raise his hand like everyone else. I also promised to always come check on him, but that he also needed to give me time to help other kids too. Getting him to trust me will take time. It will also take time for our bond to grow. He needs to learn that I will come back to him, I will love him even if he has an off day, and that I will continue to push him to succeed because I see the potential in him. It may seem unfair to give so much attention to just one or two children, but remember, the goal is to limit their distractions and fill a void in their lives. Teaching the rest of your class will be much more manageable once these children are settled. Every day will not go smoothly. They will test your limits and call your bluffs. Dig deep and remember that this child needs you just as much as the rest of your students, if not more. Finally, know that one huge hug (practically tackle) on a Friday afternoon WILL change your life and bring you to tears. Your bond is beginning to grow, this child's trust of you is forming, and for possibly the first time, they have found a source of love, in YOU. What strategies have you found to work best with your attention seeking students? To share with a teacher friend who is having a tough time, Pin for Later

Knitting pattern for Easy Peasy Summer t-shirt by Katrine Hannibal for Önling Easy Peasy is Önling's new collection of knitted basics, in classic, Nordic design, with simple patterns written in a beginner-friendly language, without abbreviations. See our how-to video on how to work the cables in connection with the raglan sleeves here This basic summer T-shirt with pretty details in both rib hems and raglan seams, you can use all summer. We have knitted ours in light summer yarn, but you may also use wool yarns and use it all year round. The fit is ’oversize, i.e., with a positive ease of 10-15 cm / 4-6 inches, the body is rather short with standard armhole height and wide, short or long, sleeves finished with a rib hem. The length of both body and sleeves may easily be adjusted to design your very own version of the T-shirt. You can knit Easy Peasy in our lovely summer yarn Önling No 14, 100% TENCEL Lyocell, resulting in a shiny and very soft t-shirt. The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here. Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling Sizes: XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL Bust circumference: 93(98)105(115)122(131)138 cm Length: 53(54)55(56)57(58)59 cm Armhole sleeve: 19(20)21(22)25(27)29 cm Sleeve length under sleeve with short sleeves: 4(4)4(4)4(4)4 cm Suggested needles:3 mm, 80 cm and 40 cm length3,5 mm, 80 cm and 40 cm length Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows in stockinette stitch on ndl 3,5 mm = 10 x 10 cm Materials: No 14 kit350 (400) 400 (500) 500 (550) 600 g Önling No 14, 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, approx. 50 g = ca. 114 m / 127 yrds  You work with 1 strand throughout.

While there isn't exactly one super food that will banish your belly fat forever, research shows foods containing certain nutrients certainly could help. Fiber-rich, gut-friendly foods like legumes, avocados, potatoes and berries could all help reduce visceral fat and opting for at least one vegan meal each day will assist you in ramping up your fiber intake with ease—along with complex carbs, healthy fats and other essential nutrients. Check out our 30-Day Vegan Flat-Belly Dinner Plan to help improve your overall health as well. You'll be pleased to find that tacos, pasta and baked potatoes are still on the menu!

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DIY tutorial showing how to paint a stairwell without a ladder or scaffolding. Shows ideas you can use for all of your tall walls, stairways and high walls.

Pencil Name Craft For Kids | Fun back to school learning idea. Use a free printable PDF template to cut out & make. Great for preschool, pre k & kindergarten.

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