Strengthening the piriformis muscle and other hip muscles that surround it will help treat piriformis syndrome and any related inflammation.

Do you teach a Community Helpers Preschool or Kindergarten Unit? You will LOVE this fun set of pretend play learning centers and no prep worksheets.

Set a friendly tone in your classroom with these 30 "Get to Know You" games perfect for back to school or when welcoming a new student.

It's that time of year! Back to school time (even though I know some of my bloggy friends have been back for a couple of weeks now.) While you may be in a district that wants you to hit the academics hard core from the first day of school and cut out "fluff", there's nothing fluffy about a cohesive classroom. And you can forget good things happening academically when nobody can get along. Do you hear me administrators? I think it's a wise idea to spend some time helping your students learn to live together in a room that gives everybody about one square foot of personal space. So here's a little collection of some fabuloso ideas I found through the wonderful world of blogging. Here are some great ideas to get your new friends talking to each other, working together, and thinking about what a successful classroom looks like. 1. Talk about how to treat each other. Tales from a Tidy Teacher shares a lesson using Finding the Green Stone by Alice Walker. She gives each student a shiny green "stone". They plan how they will keep their stones shiny all year. I think this would be a great anchor lesson to refer to all year long. Here's a post from Mrs. Robinson's Classroom Blog. She has a different question each day to get kids thinking about their role in the classroom. Your actions are who you are. When things were getting cranky in my classroom last year, we worked on this activity. We planned out the words that we would want our principal to use when describing us. Then we planned out the actions that would get us there. 2. Talk about words and what they can do (for good and evil). I love love love this poster. It is from Sweet Blessings who also happens to be the genius behind Technology Rocks. Seriously. I had it printed as an 11x17 on glossy card stock ($1.50 at Office Max). I referred to it all year long the last couple of years. By the second month of school, all I had to do was say, "THINK before you speak" and they knew exactly what had gone wrong. Yes, Mrs. O Knows will convince you that toothpaste and toothpicks will teach kids everything they need to know about words. I tried so hard to find the original source for this one. Please leave a comment if you know where it came from. Cause it's awesome. 3. Have kids work together in a fun way. Who wouldn't want to save Fred? This is a great team work lesson from Fabulous Fourth Grade Froggies. This one's from Science Gal. Now tell me that doesn't look fun? And because the best way to learn that the world does not revolve around you, have your kids perform RACKS. Random Acts of Classroom Kindness. Here's an idea from 3rd Grade Thoughts. There are tons more great ideas out there on this, too. Have kids work in teams to plan out some RACKS for each the classroom, other students, and staff, too. And now for a little giggle: Hope you have a great school year!

How to wash walls fast, the painless way. This cleaning method saves so much time, energy, & takes most of the stress out of washing painted walls. Learn how to clean and disinfect walls the easy way.

Got a coffee, Red Kool-Aid, or grape juice stain on your carpet? Then here's how to remove carpet stains without chemicals!

The sound of unit studies may seem like a daunting task, but it's not! With a little help, here is a year filled with wonderful ideas on free unit studies that kids will love and busy moms enjoy.

I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty of what ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is. If you are reading this post there is an excellent chance you already know what it is because you are dealing with it in your classroom. I’m also going to go out on a limb and assume that […]

Grab your FREE hair salon scissor skills printable to use with your preschool and kindergarten students! Use at home and at school!

Top tips for cleaning your home with The Pink Stuff just like Mrs Hinch!

How to clean mattress stains. Urine, Blood or Sweat Stains? How to quickly remove stains and smells from your mattress... No judgement!

Learn to handle toddler tantrums with a simple, powerful, game-changing approach that prioritizes emotional co-regulation. It's not your job to stop a tantrum but rather to ride the wave with and support your child. This offers the foundation for future, independent emotional regulation.

I very rarely have a cold that lasts for more than a day. Here are my simple secrets that never fail!

If you're a parent or teacher looing for pathological demand avoidance (PDA) strategies for kids, this post is a great place to start.

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

Ease your hip pain with these best hip bursitis exercises. Try the safest moves for hip bursitis pain, and see which exercises to avoid!

Cracking and popping knees are no fun to exercise with. It makes losing weight painful and that much harder. Try these 6 exercises to stop the knee cracking.

Learning the patterns in addition strategy can be tricky for students, especially when using a patterns in addition table. I'm sharing...

Learn About the 7 Continents! Exploring the 7 Continents has never been more exciting! It’s a Small World Continent Study is filled with over 35 activities to help your students gain a greater understanding of the seven continents. This 130+ page unit is filled with great resources, posters, printables, activities, and projects that will open […]

This post about how I healed my leaky gut, IBS, and digestive problems in just 2 months, and my hopes are that it can help YOU heal yours as well!

If there is one thing I have learned from working with preschoolers and now, homeschooling my own preschooler, it is that they love, more than anything else,

Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support your bladder, uterus, and bowel. Try these 10 easy-to-do exercises to see a difference.

Long for clean windows? Learn the eight steps to cleaning windows perfectly, including professional tips on making your own cleaning solution.

If you plan to get in shape and feel better this summer, this collection of healthy, delicious soups low in calories is right for you! Here is a delightful creamy pea soup recipe to start with!The recipe makes 4 servings (about 1 ¼ cups each).

Most steak lovers will agree that the Ribeye is one of the most delicious cuts of beef. The rich flavor and succulent texture come from the fat marbling found within the meat fibers. Marbling also helps the steak stay moist and is why it is the perfect steak for grilling, pan-frying, and baking.This recipe for Pan-Seared Ribeye uses garlic butter to enhance the natural flavors and adds moisture to the meat.For this recipe, you'll need a cast-iron skillet. To get a nice sear on your steak, you will need a pan that can withstand high heat.

Beet kvass is an effervescent fermented drink. Tangy and traditional, this elixir is flush with health benefits. It's also easy to make!

Is your cross stitch project turning into a mess? Here are some quick, helpful tips and tricks on how to cross stitch neatly.

I used this 30-day reset autoimmune diet plan to help manage my Hashimotos Thyroiditis and get my autoimmune disease into remission.

Ease your hip pain with these best hip bursitis exercises. Try the safest moves for hip bursitis pain, and see which exercises to avoid!

If you want to try toning your neck muscles, here are the best neck exercises for sagging neck and jowls. Read on to learn more.

This post is full of my ideas for effective consequences that actually teach BETTER BEHAVIOR than simply punish a child for a discipline problem!

Get ready to put a chore chart system in place that will teach your kids responsibility, fight entitlement and allow them to get a taste of how the real world works!

Up to 75% of Women with ADHD go undiagnosed and misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, OCD and other mental illnesses. Find out if you could be part of the 75%.

A collection of double chin exercises and makeup tips and tutorials to teach you how to get rid of a double chin without plastic surgery!

Easy tricks and tips for correcting pencil grip in kids with videos to help you teach a child how to hold a pencil correctly and improve their handwriting.

I’m back to talk more about independent work stations. I don’t know if you’ve realized, but I’m basically obsessed with them. I think I’ve written about independent work stations at least a half dozen times on this blog if not more! I love them because not only do they provide an opportunity to teach students ... Read More about 5 Mistakes you are Making in your Independent Work Stations

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed and paralysed by your messy house? This step-by-step guide will show you how to clean a messy house in one day, even if it all feels impossible!