Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you'r...
Plot is not my favorite thing to teach, or it hasn’t been in the past. However, that changed this week. I think I never liked teaching it because I felt I didn’t have a solid, engaging way of teaching the concept. Now, I have a great way of teaching it! The kids loved it, I […]
Here you'll find the downloadable resources available on Mental Health @ Home, including mini-ebooks, safety plans, and guided journals.
A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year
Emotional dysregulation can feel overwhelming for kids and caregivers. Here's how to help a dysregulated child regain balance.
A Jar Full of Feelings is a visual sensory regulation activity to help children recognize and respond appropriately to their feelings.
You don’t need expensive curriculum to teach math. You can spend LOTS of money before you figure out what works for you. But you don’t have to.
A palm reader told me I had a Simian Line. A single crease across the hand. Apparently it's rare and has lots of interesting meaning. Here's what I learned.
Understanding your menstrual health can give you a better idea of your health as a whole. It can also help you if you plan to someday become pregnant.
Describes how the eight intelligences in Howard Gardner's MI theory, arise, develop, mature, and decline differently over the course of the human life span.
We can find mustard for FREE at grocery stores pretty often, and it has a super long shelf-life... so I thought it would be great to share some additional uses for mustard besides just as a condiment for hamburgers and hot dogs! #1: Sore Throat Relief If you find yourself coming down with a scratchy, sore throat- try gargling with this mixture! Sore Throat Relief Author: Rachel @ Surviving The Stores Ingredients 1 Tbs mustard 1 Tbs salt 1 Tbs honey Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/4 C boiling water Instructions Mix all ingredients and stir until blended Allow
10 inexpensive rewards to use in your middle school class.
Learn about the numerous ashwagandha benefits has to offer and how it can improve the health of women and relieve stress.
Taking vitamins and supplements at the right time makes all the difference when it comes to their absorption. Supplements aren't meant to be taken all at once! Read this guide for the right time of day to take vitamin B12, vitamin D, and just about every other supplement you might want to take.
Summer is a time of reflection for me. How about you? I was reflecting today about a term I recently read about called "Toxic Behavior". Hmmm. I decided to revisit the definition of "toxic". www.toxicavengermerchdise.com TOXIC - def. 1. containing or being poisonous, 2. extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful, 3. relating to or being an asset that has lost value. Synonyms: poison, injurious, malignant, unhealthy, hurtful. Lord knows, I don't want anything to do with anything that is toxic. Is there anyone who would like to be described as having toxic behaviors? I think not. Do people with toxic behaviors exist? I believe so. Now, being honest to with myself......have I ever exhibited a toxic behavior? Yes. I mean, yes. We all have at one time or another. None of us is immune. But most people are evolved, balanced, aware, and it happens only rarely in their lives.* Toxic behaviors are damaging. They are attached to a harsh word like "toxic" for a reason. They can cause havoc and chaos within a group of people who work together. We all make mistakes. But, a person with consistent and perpetual toxic behaviors can make you want to retreat to your classroom or even find another job. Toxic behaviors damage relationships, professional success, and the well-being of the individual behaving this way, and to everyone around him or her.* * Quoted from "6 Toxic Behaviors That Push People Away: How to Recognize Them In Yourself and Change Them" by Kathy Caprino, Int'l Women's Coach, Speaker, & Writer But, let's shine the light on the darker side of the coin. Perhaps YOU are the cause of a toxic behavior. If so, know that you are doing more damage to yourself than anyone else. This is not an easy thing to reflect upon. The reality of admitting you are "the cause" of toxic behavior can be a bitter pill to swallow. But the sooner you reflect upon it, the sooner you can neutralize it. Keep this in mind: toxic behavior is negative emotional energy in motion. Whether you are the giver or receiver, it drains energy and adds stress to you and all who are affected. So what is the solution? I wish I came up with this myself, but it was listed in the comments to the original article about this topic. "Environmental pollution does harm biological life. Negative, reactive, and defensive behavior does not happen in a vacuum. The solution to achieving the right ecology is the generosity of understanding, support, and love." - Dennis Brinkley Ecology....I love it! Plant kindness. Nurture it while it grows. Water it. Shed light on it. Fertilize it. But keep in mind....pestilence will kill it.
Why You Should Be Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Daily for better health and wellness. Do you need to heal your vagus nerve?
Day sixteen of our Stay at Home, Screen Free Activities Programme is all about cool things to do with a big roll of paper. Cool things to do with a big roll of paper One of my daughters favourite things to do is roll out a BIG sheet of paper. There’s something about the scale which […]
These foods contain various vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to reduce insulin resistance, inflammation, and androgen levels.
We have LOTS of LGBTQ+ reading recommendations for you! Get them all right here! What other books would you add to this list?
It is without a doubt, one of our favorite childhood past-times. Sidewalk chalk is an inexpensive and fun way to liven up any summertime day! All it takes is a…
The cluster B personality disorders are antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic. They all involve dramatic behaviors and difficulties with emotion.
Simply writing a bunch of words and phrases Shakespeare invented (admittedly in a somewhat unique font!) in her Moleskine notebook at 3am, taking a photo of
As a parent of 2 kids with ADHD, there are many things that overwhelm me when it comes to...
Identifying emotions can be easier said than done, but it can be an important part of understanding and monitoring mental illness.
How to turn a lazy susan into a piece of "spin-able" art!
Struggling knowing how to parent your ADHD child? This article will fill you with clarity and give you ideas that require no punishments or rewards. Read about how I put Ross Greene's CPS method into action and learned how to parent my ADHD child.
Make the most of your writing block with these funny picture prompts! Go here:
Holidays can be fun and exciting..OR they can be cause of sensory overload. Tips to identify, prepare for, and reduce sensory overload during the holidays.
Make the most of your writing block with these funny picture prompts! Go here:
Coloring pages and flash cards to study cell parts is a perfect start to introduce science that is engaging.
You love blogging but you also want to be compensated for your time. I mean, less face it, blogging can take a lot of time away from other things, like your family. You want to have something to sh…
A complete tensor fascia lata release for tight hips and piriformis syndrome pain
These real, tiny homestead layout plans show that with smart homestead planning techniques, self-sufficiency can be achieved even on a small lot.
What kinds of blogs do you read every day? Are they funny, insightful, telling, emotional, or relatable? Chances are, the blogs you keep coming back to have a theme (though I'm not entirely sure what
What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher ... and it's not what you might think! Read this terrific post by Jennifer Gonzalez to find out what really matters to parents. Be sure to download her free "deep data" chart for organizing your student data!
