These cheap and unique hobbies are not part of working hours. They exist to let your mind go; it is no longer about being productive, just about feeling good.
Calcata Vecchia is one of several hilltop towns in Tuscia, the region of northern Lazio that you can find perched on an almost unreachable crag of volcanic tufa rock. With its Medieval buildings and winding
Remodeling your bathroom but don't want to spend a fortune? Even the most basic bath tub can be expensive. We all want to save money while remodeling. But when you are flipping homes, it's even more crucial to curb costs wherever possible while creating a superior product. My partner, Lance, came u
Listen and Draw lessons with a winter theme. Listening activities that are ready to go! Students practice focusing, listening to important details and following oral directions. Easy to use, easy way to assess your students' listening comprehension skills and position words. Add this to your teacher toolbox when you are repeating directions or saying "pay attention" too many times. Read the feedback from my different Listen & Draw files. Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade teachers use these listening activities. Music teachers, ESL/ELL teachers, SLP, and parents use these lessons, too. Listening skills are so important! This packet includes 12 Listen & Draw activities with a winter theme. For each activity there is: -Teacher direction page -Blackline student page -Colorful page showing what the art portion of the listening activity could look like. Art work/answers may vary. Listen & Draw topics include: #1 - Boy shoveling snow #2 - Girl making snow angels #3 - Children having snowball fight #4 - Eskimo/Inuit boy with polar bear, walrus, igloo, and caribou #5 - Children skiining and dog on sled #6 - Children selling hot cocoa #7 - Children at Otter Lake ice skating #8 - Children having a snowman making contest #9 - Eskimo/Inuit boy by water with whale, iceberg, penguins, seal, caribou #10 - Polar bears having fun #11 - Bear in cave, deer, squirrel, fox, and raccoon #12 Skating lessons Click for more Listen & Draw lessons. Have you tried TUNE INTO DETAILS - Listening Center that is a listening and following directions lesson? Click below to check out: TUNE INTO DETAILS - Listening Center - FREE TUNE INTO DETAILS - Listening Center Looking for more Christmas or Winter activities? CLICK! Christmas and Winter activities
Bentonite clay is known as a healing clay but it can be used for much more than just a nice face mask. Here are 12 uses for bentonite clay! Bentonite clay is one of the most popular clays out there and for good reason! It can do a lot! It's known as a healing clay and it can be used for much more than just a nice face mask. Bentonite clay also sometimes called Montmorillonite is a gray clay that is prized for its ability to help the body detox. It helps pull toxins externally when used as a
Make the most of a day in Porto. Our guide ensures a rich, cultural Portuguese experience.
There are so many incredible hikes in Tenerife that it would be a real pity to miss them while on the island. The biggest and most populated of the Canary Islands, the Canary Islands is
Cabras is one of the nicest places to visit in Western Sardinia. Read this post to discover its best sights and how to make the most of it.
An activity for students to express themselves. They will create a lapbook with information about them! Perfect for back to school or star of the week.
Digital index notebook to organize your plans alphabetically. All tabs are hyperlinked and ready to use. Free for Google Slides and PowerPoint.
habit tracker / Routine builder tracker / Motivational habit tracker Are you easy to forget about your tasks? And you don’t like that feeling? Or do you want to build a good routine and make your life more organized? Who needs a habit tracker? ⚫️Anyone who can easily forget when things get busy ⚫️Students who need to do homework, assignments, projects, and study. ⚫️Busy moms who want to have a balance between work and life. A habit tracker is one of the most effective ways to boost your motivation. Habit tracking provides visual proof of your work, by ticking on empty squares. You can see how far you have come, and it will help you to feel satisfied with what you have done. Start with our undated habit tracker today, make your life more organized! ➡️Features These PDFs can also be used with your iPad Apps, such as GoodNotes or Notability. Fillable PDF files are included with US Letter sizes, you can either type with your keyboard and print it, or can leave it blank as you wish. ➡️Sizes? ⚫️US Letter (8.5” x 11”) ➡️What’s Included? You will receive 1 zipped file, which included the following files: ⚫️US Letter (8.5” x 11”) /2 Fillable and 2 Non-Fillable ✔️Habit Tracker without dates ✔️Habit tracker with dates ✔️Fillable-Habit Tracker without dates ✔️Fillable-Habit Tracker with dates ➡️Shipping This listing is for an instant download. No physical product will be sent to you. ➡️How to Download Once purchased, you’ll receive an email from Etsy for instant download. You can also re-download your files from https://etsy.com/your/purchases at any time. ➡️How to Print Open PDF in Adobe Reader (Free) In Print Settings, Select Actual Size or Scale to 100% under Page Sizing & Handling For manual Duplex Printing, print the Odd Pages first and then flip the printed paper and put back in the paper tray before printing out the Even Pages Available to download immediately after purchase. Print out as many as you want from your home printer. Please assure that colors may vary depending on your monitor, device, and printer. ➡️How does it work? ⚫️ Using the PDF on tablets Annotate on tablets in Apps you want to use ⚫️ Using the Fillable Version Download the files from Etsy. Download and install the free font (Free font link included in your download packages). Open the planner page in Adobe Acrobat. Blue highlighted fields are fillable. Click on the fillable fields and type with your keyboard on your computer Print it or leave it. ⚫️ Using the Non-Fillable Version . Download the files from Etsy. Open the planner page in Adobe Acrobat. Print as many as times you want. Fill in the planner page by hand. ❗️Important Please be aware that colors may vary depending on the monitor, device, and printer. Resell, reproduction, copy, and commercial use will not be tolerated. All digital files are for personal use only and cannot be redistributed, commercially used, or shared. ❗️Refund Due to the fact that our products are all digital downloads, refunds are not accepted. However, if you have any issues with your purchase please contact me. ❓Any questions💬? Please do not hesitate to reach out via Etsy message💌! I am always open to questions, comments, and suggestions. Legal ©PlanistAtelier All rights reserved.
Are you getting the most out of your Notes app? Check out these 11 surprisingly useful features inside Notes that everyone should know about!
Recently, I heard a fantastic quote that completely clarified my mindset around discipline for my toddler. It helped me get rid of the mom guilt that came with punishing my child and has made me a better parent. All from just one quote. Check out this post to see what it was!
Atherton - A Top Down No Sew Hoodie with Cable Trim for Kids This is a design that is very close to my heart. One of my own personal favorites developed over years of refining the pattern to fit well, look good and be a joy to knit. I have built in a comfortable amount of ease so the hoodie will fit like your childs favorite sweatshirt. Generic gauge: works with most Worsted weight (4 Medium) yarns It is a classic hoodie design with an all new construction that makes it easy to fit and simply a pleasure to knit. You can make it is sizes from toddler - 2T to size 16 (an small adult) with optional “Afterthought Wallaby Pouch” or any of the many variations suggested for a totally different look each time. Use it as a canvas on which to show off your own creativity. This is a “Meditative” knit with easy repetitive shaping that flows without interruptions. Before you know it you’re finished and the only sewing to do is the top of the hood and minimal ends to weave in. You are unlikely to find an error now that this pattern has been to “The TECHsorcist” - Technical Editing by Eleanor Dixon. but of course, neither of us is perfect so please let me know if you find anything :-) Skills Required: Working in the round on circular needles and double pointed needles; knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing; simple cable pattern Finished Measurements Chest at Underarm: 25.5 (27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5, 31.5, 32.5, 34.5, 36, 37)“ 65 (70, 72.5, 75, 77.5, 80, 82.5, 87.5, 91.5, 94) cm Finished Length: 15 (16.75, 18, 19, 21, 22.5, 24.25, 26, 27, 28)” 38 (42.5, 45.5, 48.5, 53.5, 57, 61.5, 66, 68.5, 71)cm Sleeve Length: 9 (10, 10.5, 11, 12, 12.5, 13.5, 15, 16, 17)“ 23 (25.5, 26.5, 28, 30.5, 32, 34.5, 38, 40.5, 43) cm
As fun as it might be to make pretty notes, is it really the most effective use of your time? Turns out, not all methods of note-taking are created equal! Some are very productive and efficient, while others are just a waste of time. Which one of these note-taking methods do you prefer? Table of
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Assign your students a one pager poetry analysis project and have your students share their understanding of ANY POEM by imaginatively blending their written ideas with colorful images from the text. You can pick one poem for your whole class to use or have all your students pick their own individual poems! Students' artwork make for unique and creative analyses of the literature and also make great bulletin boards! Included in this purchase is: Student directions for the one pager project Holistic Rubric for the one pager project Example one pager (based on the poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas) 10 BLANK TEMPLATES (printable — optional) EDITABLE word document so teachers can modify instructions or rubric Students are encouraged to include several of these literary devices, poetic devices (sound devices), and figurative language elements into their final projects: metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, imagery, pun, oxymoron, paradox, idiom, allusion, symbolism, assonance, consonance, alliteration, anaphora, rhyme, rhyme scheme, repetition, onomatopoeia, cacophony, mood, tone, and theme.
Sometimes, the most fun play activities for kids are the ones that use the simplest objects! Here are 5 fun activities with bed sheets!
What is Good Character? Use these good character journal prompts to teach students more about what it means to act with character when no one is watching!
Are you looking for a list of advanced words in English? Check this example-filled trove of advanced vocabulary that will boost your language skills.
History and architecture from many centuries and eras await when you visit Benevento, Italy.
There is no denying that among the most difficult lessons that human beings are eventually going to have to learn, it's very important for one to know
Of all the advice for moms out there, discipline is the one associated with the most guilt. Are we doing the right thing? Will my child grow up to hate me? Or will my child grow up thinking he can get away with anything he wants? Ditch that worry because you can now use these six positive discipline steps at home to change our child's behavior for good.
Hi, Teaching Friends! It’s an end of year ritual in most classrooms – go through those bins of markers and sort the good ones from those that have nothing left to give. You know the ones I mean: Palest Purple, Been-around-too-long Blue, Seen better days Scarlet, … I don’t know about you, but to me ... Read More about Worn Out Markers? Here’s an Idea!
Want to have better conversations? Want to have better relatonships with friends and family? Then stop doing this one thing.
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NeBy staying calm you gain control of a temper tantrum with your toddler. Use these simple tips to stay calm and get through toddler temper tantrums.
One good way to learn the fingerboard is to give your fingers things to do that they’re not used to. And one easy way to do that is to create short melodic patterns and repeat them on successive steps of the major scale. To play these patterns and remain within the same scale, we move up either a minor or major second or a minor or major third, depending on which one is in the key. In this lesson we’ll do the same with a few longer patterns based on a couple of pentatonic licks. While these workouts are natural for flatpickers, they are primarily concerned with learning the fingerboard, so fingerstyle players shouldn’t shy away from them
Lavender essential oil can be used for so many things! Find out the natural way to use lavender essential oil in your daily life!
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habit tracker / Routine builder tracker / Motivational habit tracker Are you easy to forget about your tasks? And you don’t like that feeling? Or do you want to build a good routine and make your life more organized? Then you may be the perfect person who needs this habit tracker (routine builder / routine tracker ) ⚫️Who needs a habit tracker? ✔️Anyone who can easily forget when things get busy ✔️Students who need to do homework, assignments, projects, and study. ✔️Busy moms who want to have a balance between work and life. The habit tracking method is one of the most effective ways to boost your motivation. Habit tracking provides visual proof of your work, by ticking on empty squares. You can see how far you have come, and it will help you to feel satisfied with what you have done. ⚫️Details Monthly Habit Tracker ✔️Available dated and undated version ( 2 versions) ✔️Write down habits or routines you want to build ✔️You can just circle or check month at the top of the page ✔️Simple and minimalist design Weekly Habit Tracker ✔️5 sections: Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Night / Notes ✔️Write down your daily routines/habits that you want to keep doing ✔️You can use it on a daily/weekly basis ✔️Simply copy on your device or print it as many as you want Start with our undated habit tracker today, make your life more organized! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📝Are you looking for a monthly habit tracker? 👉 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1101300929/digital-habit-tracker-for-ipad-and?ref=shop_home_active_1 📝Are you looking for a weekly routine/habit tracker? 👉 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1088039202/digital-habit-tracker-routine-builder?ref=shop_home_active_2 📝Are you looking for a 30-day challenge habit tracker? 👉 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1064187334/30-day-habit-tracker-for-goodnotes?ref=shop_home_active_2 ➡️Features These PDFs can also be used with your iPad Apps, such as GoodNotes or Notability. Fillable PDF files are included with US Letter sizes, you can either type with your keyboard and print it, or can leave it blank as you wish. ➡️Sizes? ⚫️US Letter (8.5” x 11”) ➡️What’s Included? You will receive 1 zipped file, which included the following files: ⚫️US Letter (8.5” x 11”) /3 Fillable and 3 Non-Fillable ✔️Monthly habit tracker PDF with dates ✔️Monthly habit tracker without dates ✔️Weekly routine/habit tracker ✔️Fillable monthly habit tracker PDF with dates ✔️Fillable monthly habit tracker without dates ✔️Fillable Weekly routine/habit tracker ➡️Shipping This listing is for an instant download. No physical product will be sent to you. ➡️How to Download Once purchased, you’ll receive an email from Etsy for instant download. You can also re-download your files from https://etsy.com/your/purchases at any time. ➡️How to Print Open PDF in Adobe Reader (Free) In Print Settings, Select Actual Size or Scale to 100% under Page Sizing & Handling For manual Duplex Printing, print the Odd Pages first and then flip the printed paper and put back in the paper tray before printing out the Even Pages Available to download immediately after purchase. Print out as many as you want from your home printer. Please assure that colors may vary depending on your monitor, device, and printer. ➡️How does it work? ⚫️ Using the PDF on tablets Annotate on tablets in Apps you want to use ⚫️ Using the Fillable Version Download the files from Etsy. Download and install the free font (Free font link included in your download packages). Open the planner page in Adobe Acrobat. Blue highlighted fields are fillable. Click on the fillable fields and type with your keyboard on your computer Print it or leave it. ⚫️ Using the Non-Fillable Version . Download the files from Etsy. Open the planner page in Adobe Acrobat. Print as many as times you want. Fill in the planner page by hand. ❗️Important Please be aware that colors may vary depending on the monitor, device, and printer. Resell, reproduction, copy, and commercial use will not be tolerated. All digital files are for personal use only and cannot be redistributed, commercially used, or shared. ❗️Refund Due to the fact that our products are all digital downloads, refunds are not accepted. However, if you have any issues with your purchase please contact me. ❓Any questions💬? Please do not hesitate to reach out via Etsy message💌! I am always open to questions, comments, and suggestions. Legal ©PlanistAtelier All rights reserved.
Atherton - A Top Down No Sew Hoodie with Cable Trim for Kids This is a design that is very close to my heart. One of my own personal favorites developed over years of refining the pattern to fit well, look good and be a joy to knit. I have built in a comfortable amount of ease so the hoodie will fit like your childs favorite sweatshirt. Generic gauge: works with most Worsted weight (4 Medium) yarns It is a classic hoodie design with an all new construction that makes it easy to fit and simply a pleasure to knit. You can make it is sizes from toddler - 2T to size 16 (an small adult) with optional “Afterthought Wallaby Pouch” or any of the many variations suggested for a totally different look each time. Use it as a canvas on which to show off your own creativity. This is a “Meditative” knit with easy repetitive shaping that flows without interruptions. Before you know it you’re finished and the only sewing to do is the top of the hood and minimal ends to weave in. You are unlikely to find an error now that this pattern has been to “The TECHsorcist” - Technical Editing by Eleanor Dixon. but of course, neither of us is perfect so please let me know if you find anything :-) Skills Required: Working in the round on circular needles and double pointed needles; knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing; simple cable pattern Finished Measurements Chest at Underarm: 25.5 (27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5, 31.5, 32.5, 34.5, 36, 37)“ 65 (70, 72.5, 75, 77.5, 80, 82.5, 87.5, 91.5, 94) cm Finished Length: 15 (16.75, 18, 19, 21, 22.5, 24.25, 26, 27, 28)” 38 (42.5, 45.5, 48.5, 53.5, 57, 61.5, 66, 68.5, 71)cm Sleeve Length: 9 (10, 10.5, 11, 12, 12.5, 13.5, 15, 16, 17)“ 23 (25.5, 26.5, 28, 30.5, 32, 34.5, 38, 40.5, 43) cm
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Start a Peer Mediation Program, a specific technique within the restorative practices framework, using Project PEACE! Empower students to resolve conflicts peacefully while fostering trust, confidentiality, empathy, and support. This comprehensive packet provides all the program forms needed to establish a successful Peer Mediation program for upper elementary and middle school students. This packet includes all the essential forms developed over 20 years of experience in peer mediation programs. Whether you choose classroom mediators or grade-level mediators, these flexible forms adapt to your program's unique setup. Where do you start? First, publicize the benefits of having a Peer Mediation program by using the PowerPoint Presentation in the Publicity Packet. Next, by selecting students using the Peer Mediator Selection Forms, you are sure to find the perfect candidates that are trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive! Peer Mediators are trained in effective communication and conflict resolution techniques using your own curriculum (only forms are included in this packet.) Students will become experts in mediating disputes among their peers. Using a mediation request form from the Mediation Process Packet, students can seek resolution for their conflicts, and trained peer mediators facilitate the process. At the Mediation Station, two peer mediators and a dedicated recorder guide the disputants through the resolution process. Each participant has an opportunity to express their perspective, fostering understanding and empathy. Together, they brainstorm reasonable solutions and select the best ones for implementation. Additionally, preventive strategies are developed to avoid future conflicts. Don't forget to collect valuable data with our Evaluation tools, enabling continuous improvement of your program. Experience the benefits of having a Peer Mediation Program! Students learn proper conflict resolution methods, turning to their peers for support and guidance. As a result, your school community will enjoy increased peaceful resolutions! Purchase now and make a positive difference in conflict resolution! Testimonials: "This is a great resource for kids who feel comfortable helping their peers resolve conflicts in a peaceful way without involving a teacher. It teaches trust, confidentiality, empathy, and support." "I love this program. It works well with my ambassadors and is easy for them to follow during conflict resolution." "Thorough and easy to use! Just what we needed as we start peer mediation at our school." Top 10 Benefits: Comprehensive Resource: The packet provides all the necessary forms and materials to start a Peer Mediation Program, saving time and effort in program development. (Curriculum not included) Customizable Program: The forms can be adapted to different program setups, whether it's having mediators in each classroom or mediators for each grade level, allowing flexibility based on the school's needs. Proven Experience: The forms included are developed based on over 20 years of experience in implementing peer mediation programs, ensuring practical and effective tools. Conflict Resolution Skills: Students involved in the program receive training in communication and conflict resolution, empowering them to handle conflicts peacefully. Mediation Request System: The program provides a structured process where students can request mediation by completing a mediation request form, ensuring that conflicts are addressed in a timely manner. Peer Mediators: Trained student mediators facilitate the mediation process, creating a safe and supportive environment for conflict resolution among their peers. Empathy and Understanding: The mediation process allows students to share their perspectives, fostering empathy and helping them understand each other's feelings and viewpoints. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Through brainstorming solutions, students actively participate in finding mutually agreeable resolutions to their conflicts, promoting collaboration and negotiation skills. Long-Term Conflict Prevention: The program encourages students to identify ways to prevent conflicts from recurring, fostering a proactive approach to conflict resolution and creating a more peaceful school environment. Peer Role Models: By relying on their peers for conflict resolution, students learn from positive role models, reinforcing the importance of peaceful problem-solving strategies throughout the school community! What is included in this Creative Counseling Resource: 1. Peer Mediator Application (2 pages) 2. Peer Mediator Application Scoring Rubric 3. Teacher Recommendation Form 4. Peer Mediator Applicant Score Record 5. Peer Mediator Congratulations Letter 6. Peer Mediator Turn Down Letter 7. Peer Mediator Congratulations Certificate 8. Peer Mediator Contract 9. Peer Mediation Request Form 10. Peer Mediation Requested Notification for other disputants 11. Peer Mediation Declined Notification 12. Peer Mediation Passes 13. Peer Mediator’s Script (2 pages) 14. Peer Mediation Agreement 15. Resolutions Brainstorming Worksheet 16. Peer Mediation Evaluation by Disputants 17. Peer Mediation Critique by Mediators 18. Peer Mediator Critique by Recorder 19. Peer Mediation Survey Two Weeks After 20. Peer Mediation Reschedule Form 21. Return from Peer Mediation Passes 22. Record of Peer Mediations 23. Peer Mediation Business Cards 24. Introducing the Peer Mediation Program PowerPoint Presentation (25 slides) Click here to see my Terms of Use. Questions? I'm here for you! Please contact me at [email protected] ★ Like what you see? 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One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey It has been AGES since I've written a post for Boy Mama Teacher Mama. Life this year was a bit hectic. Summer is finally here and I have a bit more time AND an amazing book to share. My mom loves children's literature as much as a I do