Sit down in your seat, it’s time for math. Please sit down in your seat, Tashir cannot see the board. Alright, time to start our work why don’t you have

Alice is just as bad as the students I sometimes draw. She can’t sit still. I was drawing her having an afternoon nap when suddenly there was a gust of wind outside and she popped up to check…

The energetic zodiac signs don't know the meaning of "toning it down." In fact, their upbeat and always-on-the-go attitude makes them unable to sit still. Thankfully, we can learn more about them by using astrology as a guide.

What's a parent to do when your child simply can't sit still? With or without ADHD, try these approaches.

Yesterday was my sweet Koly-bean's 7th Birthday. I just can not believe it's been 7 whole years. Where does the time go!? It seems like just yesterday that he couldn't sit still or keep his

As teachers, we want our students to remain in their seats during the day, but not all students can handle this task at times. They end up roaming the

I’m one of those people. You know, the people who get an idea stuck in their head and can’t sit still until it’s not just an idea anymore. I need something tangible to come from

If you're anything like me, I can't sit through any kind of meeting without doodling or colouring in the logos of my headed paper... these sheets are designed for those scientific brains that can't sit still. Use these for distraction, mindfulness or revision. Like them? Let me know and I will mock up some more. These are currently in PDF format, however I am very happy to send across a different format if you need i.e. PNG/transparent backgrounds if colouring online, just drop me a message. Anatomical sketches credited to @tomchalky1 - (CANVA)

We all have them. Those energetic learners that just can't sit still no matter what. It can be incredibly frustrating when you are trying to get something done, but why not embrace their energy and use it to your benefit?

Now that we're in our 3rd year of homeschooling, I've perfected some ways to help my kinesthetic learner. Even with our BookShark curriculum.

My 2nd graders are getting used to using alternative seating, and I am loving it! We spent the first day back from winter break going over expectations. We discussed which seating options would be best for the various activities we do throughout the day. We talked about choosing a seat that would help them be successful learners. And guess what? They're doing it! I think I've only had to move 1 child in 3 days. I've even seen children move on their own, because a friend was talking to them while they were working. The only "problem" I ran in to was that the pillows were very popular last week. At one point, there was a big group of kids running to grab pillows at the same time. So they all put them back, and we didn't use pillows for that round of Daily 5. Problem solved! They seem to be over the pillows this week already. :) They love standing at the bookcases. Some kids enjoy the low tables, some prefer the high, and some switch off between the two. I choose 2 students each day to sit on the stability balls, bean bags, and saucer chairs. I have heard that some teachers who use alternative seating have students choose their spots for the day. I allow my students to choose different spots for the different activities that we do. For example, during math we may be using manipulatives that can be used at a table or on the floor. Then we may switch to using our workbooks, where students may want to sit at a table. We also do a lot of partner and small-group activities. One spot may not "fit" everything that child is doing throughout the day, so they have the freedom to move around, as-needed. I'm definitely happy with my decision to move to alternative seating thus far. I don't know if my students are necessarily more engaged, but they are definitely more comfortable!

Why can't my child just sit still?! Have you tried everything and nothing seems to help your child sit still for five minutes? This will change your life!

It's tough teaching kids how to sit still and be reverent during church. I've physically carried a screaming child out of a church service more than once - and I'm the pastor's wife. Here are 4 tried and true ways to help kids make the transition from the nursery to big church without electronics!

I can still picture his defiant look, sitting on top of his desk, shoes smearing dirt on a pile of unfinished assignments. I didn't know how to deal with a kid like that.

Do you ever see a blank stare in your students' faces in the middle of your lesson? Or maybe restlessness where they can't sit still? Chances are your students need quick Brain Breaks! I have found that the more frequently I get my students up and moving for a break under two minutes, the better the...

I Have Ants in My Pants by Julia Cook is about a boy who can't sit still no matter how hard he tries. This book includes helpful tips for teachers and parents. Be sure to grab these activities to pair with this book!

“Teach us to care and not to care Teach us to sit still Even among these rocks…” ∼ Ash Wednesday T.S. Eliot Can you believe it? It’s only the first week of Lent, and I’m already tired of it.

Well, this was too fascinating not to share with you. Theft is a problem everywhere–and that includes cemeteries. So, when American flags are put out at the graves of veterans–in a massive effort by Green-Wood volunteers, we put 4,000 out for Memorial Day 2011 to honor our Civil War veterans–one must pause, take a deep ... Read more

Looking for fun and energizing YouTube brain break videos to keep your kids moving? Check out this list of the best Brain Break YouTube channels for kids.

Do you want to meditate but you also can't sit still for more than 5 min? Give Dynamic Meditation a try! Only downside -you look kinda weird while doing it.

I can't believe i am sitting here typing this blog in my bathing suit! I can still smell the sunscreen mixed in with a little bit of sweat and i LOVE it! Today has been just about perfect. Woke up to pitter-patter of feet coming into our room, i pretended to be asleep in hopes whomever it was would go to Daddy's side of the bed. It worked. Lily whispers...i know, can you believe she actually knows how :-)...."Daddy, can we make Mommy breakfast"? Jeff asks what he thinks they should make and she replies 'his eggs' and would they be able to find a tray so she could serve me breakfast in bed. So sweet. Wish we would've gotten up early enough to make this happen, but we still had fun and Daddy and the girls surprised me with Starbucks and donuts. Scarfed them down and headed to church to hear the girlies sing at both services. All three of my angels sounded angelic as they serenaded the congregation. We then went out for brunch at the club where i opened up cards and gifts and cried...... I know i am a blessed woman, but totally take it for granted. God has given me the most amazing little girlies to parent here on earth. There are lots of days where i feel like i am failing miserably as a Mommy but today, my precious gifts from God reminded me that i was not doing too bad after all. Bear with me, i have to share what each of the girls made. I was certain i would stop receiving 'school gifts' after primary school ended but received the sweetest card from my fifth grader, Grace. Hers is the one that brought tears to my eyes because i feel like we butt heads the most. She's gotten a little snarky since she's turned ten and to be honest, i am not dealing very well with it at times. Her card suggested that she loves me unconditionally. Thank goodness! Top Ten Reasons Why I Love My Mom: 1) I love you mom because you take care of me mostly every minute of the day. 2) I love you because you help me think better when I am doing home work. 3) Third, I love you because every time I do something bad it comes out to be a life lesson. 4) Fourth, I love you mom because you cook us dinner whenever we need it. 5) Fifth, I love you because you are always patient and wait for me. 6) Sixth, I love you because you love me whenever I am being good or bad. 7) Seventh, I love you mom because you do things for me when i don't. 8) Eight, I love you because you buy me whatever I need for school. 9) Ninth, I love you because I am always forgetful and you remind me all the time. 10) Tenth, I love you Mom because you pack me good lunches every day. This is what i received from Bella: A Mother's Day Book from A to Z A: is for apple. Mom helps me pick apples. B: is for baseball. Mom plays baseball with me. C: is for careful. My Mom says I should be careful. D: is for Dad. My Mom likes my Dad. E: is for everything. My Mom is good at everything. F: is for funny. My Mom is really funny. G: is for girl. My Mom is a girl. H: is for hug. My Mom likes to hug me. I: is for American Idol. Mom likes to watch American Idol. J: is for jog. My Mom likes to jog a lot. K: is for kind. My Mom is very kind to me. L: is for Love. My Mom loves me. M: is for Mother's Day. My Mom loves Mother's Day. N: is for never. Mom says never give up. O: is for only. My Mom is the only Mom that loves me. P: is for pretty. My Mom is very pretty. Q: is for queen. My Mom is a queen. R: is for respect. I respect my Mom a lot. S: is for sweet. My Mom is very very sweet. T: is for terrific. My Mom is terrific at everything. U: is unique. My Mom is unique. V: is for vacation. Me and Mom go on a vacation. W: is for we. We like to go to the park. X: is for example. My Mom gave me a example. Y: is for you. You are a wonderful Mom. Z: is for zippy. My Mom is very zippy. I wish you could see all the pictures she drew for each letter. It is priceless! Lily's kindergarten teacher always makes your child's hand print on a tile for Mother's Day. I now have three and cherish them more than anything! This is what Lily's card said: My Mom by Lily My mom is nice. I like when my mom drives me to school. My mom has short blackish-brownish hair and brown eyes. She only wears a little stuff - maybe two things, like earrings, a necklace, a watch and a ring from her wedding day. She wears red lipstick. My mom is happy most of the time. She is sometimes grumpy if my dad is not at home. My mom likes to go shopping with her friends. We like to go shopping at the mall together, too. I really like my mom's macaroni and cheese. It's kind of a little bit of peppery stuff, but not too much because pepper gives me the sneezes. I like her clam chowder, too. It takes her too long to make clam chowder - probably about 10 minutes. My mom gives me hugs and she tickles me. I love my mom and she loves me, too. I love the part where i am grumpy when Daddy is gone. So true! Hey..i miss my sexy co-worker! :-) I will tuck these treasures away because one day they will not come anymore. Not because my girls don't love me, but because that's just what happens in life. Teachers, thank you for taking the time to make us Mommies feel so special today. You're helping teach my girls the joy of giving. What a gift in itself that truly is! This day would not be possible if i did not mention the three selfless woman who helped give me the cherished title of "Mommy". I feel so blessed that they trusted me and chose me to parent our girls. These women mean the world to me. Love you all, my wonderful birth-moms and birth-grandmoms too! Lastly, today i am missing my Mom....but so thankful that she is reunited with her own Mother, and what a wonderful celebration they must've had. Happy Mother's Day Mom! Love these hands so much! My cards and yes....you're eyes are not playing tricks on you.... i'm going back to the naked lady spa! My oldest daughter Mollee surprised me and brought me tulips yesterday to go along with the lilys and roses Jeff brought home. Pinterest inspired Grandmother's Day gifts. I am so pleased with how they turned out and the girls LOVED making them. Pinterest inspired calligraphy with just a plain old Sharpie. Grandmother's gifts inspired me to do something for teacher appreciation last week. Surprised the teachers with the children's hand prints from the class. The best part was, the kids kept it a secret until we presented the gift. Way to go children!

Hello again! I can't believe it's been a week since I've posted! My summer is still in full swing around here and time gets a...

About two years ago one of the faculty members at my school read an article about the use of stability balls in the classroom instead of chairs. The article cited that research had shown it helped to improve the focus and performance of students, especially those with ADD/ADHD. In an article from USA today, it stated that the theory is, "When the body is engaged, the brain is engaged." USA Today Article Well, after reading that article and some more compelling research, our school decided to give it a try. It worked so well that now most of our room

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