This post contains affiliate links. Positional Words are some of those concrete concepts that students need to be familiar with. They are a part of our every day vocabulary, especially in the classroom! “Sit beside her.” “Line up behind the door.” “Walk in front of the building.” These are just a few phrases I can ... Read More about Positional Words FREEBIE
Preschool and Kindergarten positional concepts such as
This post contains affiliate links. Positional Words are some of those concrete concepts that students need to be familiar with. They are a part of our every day vocabulary, especially in the classroom! “Sit beside her.” “Line up behind the door.” “Walk in front of the building.” These are just a few phrases I can ... Read More about Positional Words FREEBIE
Read the complete guide on how to make affirmations work for you, including best practices and my own personal tips and tricks
Using positive classroom management is important in establishing a safe environment in which students can learn, collaborate, and create.
Hey everyone! It's Anna from Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey! The school year is officially in full swing-- and my students are definitely feeling more comfortable with me and each other! One thing I've decided we need to focus on more is our classroom community! Here are some quick ideas to help you promote a positive climate in your classroom! Use Team Builders Team building activities are easy to implement! They don't take a lot of time, students find them to be engaging, and they are often FREE! Here is a quick list of some of my favorite student team building activities: Human Knot (Students stand in circle, reach for hands of people across the way, and then they must untangle themselves without letting go. This can also be done as a spiderweb using a ball of yarn) Tallest Tower (Divide students into groups and give them supplies like straws, tape, blocks, etc. The team that can make the tallest tower wins!) Minefield (Set up a "minefield" that students must navigate a blindfolded partner through) Hula Hoop Pass (Can be played whole class or in teams. Students hold hands and must pass through a hula hoop as quickly as possible) Switch Sides If... (Use a chalk line, rope, or tape line. Have students stand on one side of the line. Read off items like "switch sides if you like to bake", etc.) The internet provides an infinite source of team building activities! I've included a few links below: http://www.ventureteambuilding.co.uk/team-building-activities/ http://www.momjunction.com/articles/team-building-activities-will-keep-kids-busy-summer_0074763/#gref http://mommieshobbies.blogspot.com/2014/01/switch-sides-if.html?m=1 Hold Morning Meetings Time is precious in my classroom because we departmentalize. It feels like we are always on the go. However, I feel that even something as small as a weekly morning meeting would help my students develop a more positive feeling toward one another. You can read more about morning meetings for older elementary students here! I also love this product from TPT! Write Daily White Board Messages I think this is a such a simple way to start the day off with a positive vibe! The night before (or morning of) write a simple prompt on the white board/chalkboard and have students respond on the board. This will foster another sense of ownership and community. You can find white board messages by searching google or Pinterest! Here are some quick ideas to get you started: 1 Thing Wednesday-- name one thing we've done this year that you'd like to do again! I Think I Can Thursday-- what is one goal you want to achieve this year? Flashback Friday-- what is one new thing you have learned this week? Write a compliment for a classmate by their name (no repeats!) Name 3 traits of a great friend What is your favorite book you've read this year? Thankful Thursday-- what is 1 thing you are thankful for? Make it Monday-- what is 1 thing you've always wanted to create?' Top 2 Tuesday-- write your top 2 favorite things about the school year so far Compliment Circles This activity would pair well with morning meetings! You and the students sit in a circle with everyone's legs out straight. Begin the compliment circle by giving a compliment to someone. Once someone has been complimented they cross their legs. Compliments continue until everyone has received 1. I think this is a great way to encourage students to see each other in different ways! Create a Kindness Board I created this one for the visual it would provide to my students. Plus, I wanted them to point out kindness when they see it in others! This one is easy to implement: 1. Print out the letters and hang on a wall or bulletin board. 2. Print the "caught being kind" strips on various colors of paper (I used Astrobright paper). 3. Cut the strips apart and keep on hand for when students catch others being kind. 4. When students experience a kindness or act of friendship, they come and ask you for a "caught being kind" strip. They write down their experience. 5. Start a paper chain and add a new link every time someone catches others being kind! You can find this HERE in my TPT store! Here is another type of board with a similar theme (kindness): You can find these fall themed board HERE in my store! I hope you found these ideas to be useful to implement in your classroom! If you have any questions-- feel free to leave them in the comment section!
Positive self affirmations are encouraging statements that you repeat to yourself through out the day. Here is a list of 100 positive affirmations.
Spatial or positional concepts are so hard for my clients with autism. Here they are just drawing a dot, but it's more motivating to think of that dot as a booger, wart, or bug... especially for my sweet little boys! Click here to download the positional directions worksheet!
Symbols are powerful as they can communicate directly with your subconscious mind. It’s no wonder that religions and cultures across the world have a...
Onze "I'm Ok"-zwachtel is meer dan alleen een zwachtel - het is een geruststellende boodschap voor jou en je omgeving. Met zijn eenvoudige maar krachtige ontwerp toont deze zwachtel trots de woorden "I'm Ok" om iedereen eraan te herinneren dat je sterk en zelfverzekerd bent bij tegenslag. Of je nu je veerkracht toont bij tegenslag of anderen aanmoedigt om positief te blijven, dit verband is een symbool van hoop en doorzettingsvermogen. Met zijn handige formaat en duurzame zelfklevende strip is hij klaar voor gebruik wanneer je hem nodig hebt en zendt hij tegelijkertijd een positieve boodschap uit. Draag onze "I'm Ok" bandage en laat de wereld weten dat je klaar bent om uitdagingen met moed aan te gaan.
When you're feeling stressed and anxious, the overwhelm threatens to pull you into depression. Take comfort in these inspirational quotes that will lift your spirits and get you back on your feet.
Every chakra in your body has a chakra sound associated with it, also known as a bija mantra or seed mantra. These chakra sounds are very powerful when it comes to unblocking your seven chakras and awakening your kundalini life force. So, what exactly is the seed mantra? In Hindu tradition, the word bija means "seed".
Look what I FINALLY finished! Remember a few months ago when I posted about some force/motion activities I was doing with my c...
Build social responsibility and encourage good behavior by creating a classroom contract. Helpful anchor chart idea and FREE printable included!
What children are afraid of.. As children grow up, they develop diferrent fears and worries. Some of these feelings are common in all stages of child development.
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Working together to meet a goal builds classroom community & encourages teamwork. As a PBIS school, here are our favorite nonfood, low-cost rewards!
Monday I felt absolutely terrible. There was no real reason, no real trigger. I just felt blue, out of the blue (ha! sorry, (...) Read More
Self-esteem is a way of thinking and feeling about yourself. When kids feel good about themselves, they are more likely to experience success in school and in social interactions with peers. Having a healthy self-esteem has many positive benefits. Kids who love who they are, tend to see themselves in a positive light and believe in...
This form is used in a kindergarten classroom to notify parents of how students behave each day of the week. It is sent home on a daily basis and signed by the parent every night. * now includes US spelling of Behaviour and Forgotten Report form...
Using A little – Little – A few – Few and Example Sentences Using A little in English A little is used with positive quantity and non-countable nouns. It means “a small amount” or “some”. Examples; There is a little milk in the refrigerator Would you like a little water? Mary got a little bit of pie. Can’t you discount it a little? I need a little sugar. I will have tea. Using Little in English Little expresses a diminutive size or a negative quantity. Little means “almost nothing” or “not much”. Examples; I’m sorry, I speak little French.
Show your love with heart. Great card for many occasions. • Digitally printed from an original wood block print • A2 folded card, 5.5" x 4.25" folded • Ecru euroflap envelope • Locally printed on recycled paper from an FSC-certified mill with soy-based inks Card is blank
Elementary teachers need this quick classroom management strategy that increases attention rate during insurrections. Revamp classroom management.
With one simple word, you'll boost your kid's confidence and inspire them to keep trying.
You never know the words of encouragement from you that your kids will carry with them the rest of their lives. This beautiful image came from an extremely popular post on Bounceback Parenting called “64 Positive Things to Say to Kids“. This print gives you a visual reminder of the the positive things we all need to hear. Designed by Brent Almond of Design Nut using the words written by Alissa Marquess Zorn, this poster features modern colors and word art that will fit in the nursery, the dining room or office. Hang it in a playroom or a classroom to have an easy to glance at list of simple yet powerful things you can say to encourage and empower. 8.5 x 11 high resolution PDF - This size makes this easy to print on your home printer. RECOMMENDED for PRINTING - I suggest photo paper or high quality cardstock and selecting "photo" when printing for best results. IMPORTANT: This is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may not reproduce this print for sale or group distribution. By purchasing this digital file, you agree to the license agreement here: http://bouncebackparenting.com/digital-print-personal-purchase-agreement/ The files will be available for download immediately after payment is confirmed on your Etsy "Purchases & Reviews" page. Due to screen and printer differences colors will vary slightly. 64 Positive Things to Say to Kids: ©Alissa Marquess, originally published on creativewithkids.com You are loved You make me smile I think about you when we’re apart. My world is better with you in it. I will do my best to keep you safe. Sometimes I will say no. I have faith in you. I know you can handle it. You are creative. Trust your instincts. Your ideas are worthwhile. You are capable. You are deserving. You are strong. You can say no. Your choices matter. You make a difference. Your words are powerful. Your actions are powerful. Your emotions may be powerful. And you can still choose your actions. You are more than your emotions. You are a good friend. You are kind. You don’t have to like what someone is saying in order to treat them with respect. Someone else’s poor behavior is not an excuse for your own. You are imperfect. So am I. You can change your mind. You can learn from your mistakes. You can ask for help. You are learning. You are growing. Growing is hard work. I believe you. I believe in you. You are valuable. You are interesting. You are beautiful. When you make a mistake you are still beautiful. Your body is your own. You have say over your body. You are important. Your ideas matter. You are able to do work that matters. I see you working and learning every day. You make a difference in my life. I am curious what you think. How did you do that? Your ideas are interesting. You’ve made me think of things in a completely new way. I’m excited to see what you do. Thanks for helping me. Thank you for contributing to our family. I enjoy your company. It’s fun to do things with you. I’m glad you’re here. I’m happy to talk with you. I’m ready to listen. I’m listening. I’m proud of you. I’m grateful you’re in my life. You make me smile. I love you.
Although they may not show it, boys need to hear positive words from us. Here are 5 Powerful Phrases Every Boy Wants to Hear.
So much Twitter love from my post about my walls this year. Y’all know how to make a girl feel good! I don’t have my lesson plans ready, and am not entirely sure what I’m doing on…
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Are you looking for a way teaching math vocabulary in a more visual and conceptual way? To differentiate for your struggling learners? Every year, it seems we get more and more visual learners coming into our classrooms, learners who benefit from math word walls that show concepts and vocabulary in action. This approach has worked wonders in my classroom and I know it will in yours! Adding a visual math word wall to my classroom completely changed how my students access our math vocabulary and the concepts we learn in class. Our math word walls are covered in examples and visuals that show the math concepts in context along with the vocabulary words we cover in class.
