We have embarked on an exciting journey within our schools. Our goal is to increase self regulation amongst our students so they have the capacity to recognize and take control of their emotions an…
See how mindfulness works for us and how it helps our brain to function properly. Check the fun infographic and explain mindfulness and the brain to kids.
A great way to start each day is with a mental health journal. We call it a peace journal. It begins the day with calm and supports well-being. @PeelSchools
We ALL have beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. How we understand and react to that world depends on our mindset. Discovered by psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck, mindset refers to the way we look at our abilities and intelligence as qualities we can change and grow. Check out the
Blog about Easy and Fun Kid Art and Crafts Activities
Brain Hemisphere Hat This is the “world-famous” Brain Hat. This humble little hat has been distributed around the world (even at some famous science museums) and has been translated in…
This Take 5 Breathing Exercise for kids is perfect for helping children learn to calm down and manage big emotions. Complete with free printable poster.
A friend of mine recently asked me to explain coaching- why would someone hire a coach? Is this like doing yoga once a week? What’s the point? Is it really worth the investment? If you’re curious, read on to learn more about what professional coaching is, as well as several research-supported
The A to Z of Coping Skills display poster for you to use to talk about coping strategies and worksheet for children to come up with their own strategies.
This is another 5-senses activity. We did 10 different materials, ranging from feathers to sandpaper and everything in between. We had the kids feel each piece of material and then had them glue them onto the hands. We asked the kids to describe the material and what if felt like to them. I LOVE the answers that we got from some of the kids. My own little girl, had some that made me crack up. The sandpaper felt like Poppa's face, the fake leather felt like a couch and one of them felt like her dog Brody. It was fun to hear their answers. Fabric stores are great to look for material for this project. A remnant can go a long way when your talking about 1 inch pieces. Also look at the craft supplies and hardware stores. We used sponges and Brillo pads, the possibilities are endless.
Health Nutrition is all about is knowing what your body needs to maintain its optimum health and function normally. There are several different facets of health, which include, but are not limited to, the ...
What is a Leader? Excellent anchor chart by @alyssamccool's class! :) #TLIM #leadership #edleadership #cpchat
This colourful Benefits of Coaching infographic offers 8 ways a coach can help you live your best life! Created for you to share with your audience and on social media.
Fun and Engaging! Use this simple tool to review self-regulation feelings and coping skills. Students can create and play with their own "Review Catcher" independently or with a group. -Includes colored & black and white copies. -Folding instructions included If you enjoy this product, plea...
So, YAY! We finally sold our house and moved! What a big job...and time zapper! Thankfully we were able to find a great rental (and by great I mean good neighborhood, clean, good size, etc.) close by until we are able to move closer to home (Vermont!) Of course, with all the moving I've had very little time to blog! However, I took a little time today and got a new product up on TeachersPayTeachers - an irregular verb foldable graphic organizer. It's more of a resource, than anything else, but I'm already seeing my students pull it out and use it - so that's what I consider SUCCESS!! Like my other FGOs, there are several choices to pick from to print, so it allows for easy differentiation! To buy this graphic organizer, head on over to my TeachersPayTeachers Store!
Mindfulness games for kids to play with a parent, a teacher, or a friend! Encourage mindfulness with these partner games for kids.
Great science/art activity for students! Learn about the major lobes of the brain while utilizing multiple intelligences. I use this activity to explain the structure of the cerebrum and cerebral …
It happens. We are not perfect even if we have walked with the Lord a long time. We are subject to weariness, irritation and sometimes triggers that can set off the flame of anger. Anger is dangerous to us and others. Anger causes us to separate ourselves from another. Anger is like fire: it can destroy everything. Be careful and be truly sorry when anger starts to rule you. Anger does not do any good for you or anyone you lash out at. Jesus said; "Do not let the sun go down on your anger and give the devil a foothold." I like this because it is real. He didn't say we won't get angry. He just said: Get rid of that day's anger on that day. Anger that is held over night does become a place where the devil can work. A foothold is something that will drag you backwards and keep you from going forward. You can't play with fire and not get burned. A suggested prayer: "I got angry today. I said some words that I shouldn't have said. Lord, I am truly sorry and ask you to forgive me this breach of your Spirit. Calm me and heal me of bad habits of speaking too fast back as emotion, rather than you, rule. It is a Decision. Make That Decision. I chose to forgive x for what he or she said that triggered my response. But, it was my response and I own that and ask you to forgive and release me. I don't want the devil to drag me back or have any foothold in my life. Thank you, Lord, that you forgive me my sins. You are my living Lord and I want to walk in your light."
Infographics We invite you to download these infographics. If you would like to buy the bookmarks or poster-sized versions of these infographics please fill out a request form. "I love the posters I ordered. I put two in my office and 2 out in the waiting room of the Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Clinic at
Sleep deficiency is a bad thing to deal with. I’ve read lots of stories how people can’t sleep at night. They suffer from insomnia or other similar things.
Everything is better with a great book and teaching students about the brain is no different. Books on the brain for students can be few and far between, with most information found between the pag…
Expressive Arts Therapy E-News June 2018 | Enjoy These Resources and Articles!
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I just finished this little job for Oxford University Press, the English Language Teaching Department. They've been good clients of mine since I first started out. I quite enjoy drawing domestic everyday scenes, but the jobs are often quite tough where they ask for many different elements in the same picture.
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This week I have been visiting third grade classrooms to do lessons on strategies for success on the SOLs. Third grade students will be taking the SOLs for the first time starting May 13th. Some of them shared that they are feeling scared, nervous, worried, excited, etc. The goal of this lesson is to build their confidence and give them strategies to help them do their best. The lesson is titled "You're In Control". We started by watching this video: Next, we moved on to identifying strategies that can help students be successful on the tests. There are many things students can do before, and the day of the test to help them do their best. We talked about being in control of our success. We used the buttons on a remote control as examples for things we can do to stay in control. As a class we came up with lots of ideas and then students picked their top 10 for their remote control. Here is an example of what your student might be bringing home: Here is a list of some strategies the classes came up with: Prepare and study-use your resources Take your time, you have as long as you need Relax and take deep breaths Flag questions you want to go back and review Reread Get enough sleep Eat a good breakfast Take breaks: water, walking, bathroom Circle key words Wear comfortable clothes and dress for success Cross out wrong answers Use your tools remove distractions BE CONFIDENT! You're going to rock this test!
I've found mindfulness activities for kids that can be used to help children learn to be aware of the present moment and all their senses.
Restorative discipline isn't a protocol, it's a toolbox full of strategies we can use to differentiate our teaching in order to help each individual child.
