Take a break from work and have a good laugh with this really amusing social work meme collection.

Years in the making, years in the dreading, it's finally upon us: it's time for DSM-5. July 1, 2015 will forever live in memory as the day...

The kids and I have been talking about words with ing added on the end. My youngest has just started coming across these words in his reading and his big sister was showing him how to break the wo…

Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings. According to Freudian theory, defense mechanismss involve a distortion of relaity in wome way so that we are better able to cope with a situation.

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Think of all the people who are good at things that you know nothing about. They are probably just waiting for your call, so do not be shy!

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Help them believe they can achieve.

This blog gives practical tips for how to communicate difficult conversations effectively by making a concrete plan. Know ing how to navigate these conversations will increase your confidence when communicating and help manage emotions.

When it comes to homeschool socialization, teachers get an awful lot wrong. I should know - I used to be one. Here's the truth according to a homeschool mom.

If you would've asked me my thoughts about using anchor charts in the classroom a few years ago, I would've said something along the lines o...

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It can be very difficult for children (and adults) to let go of past hurts. Hanging onto negative thoughts and feelings towards others can make us feel isolated and overwhelmed by negative emotions. Many of my students hang onto a lot of 'emotional baggage' which in turn hinders their ability to move forward, creates distorted thinking patterns, and provides justification for feelings of victimization. I made this printable to help my students acknowledge their past hurts and move forward in the healing process. You can download a copy of the free emotional baggage printable here or by clicking on the

This blog post features a contraction anchor chart. Plus, two free concentration games are provided... one contraction game for lower elementary and one for upper elementary!

This particular kid (and many others) liked to be in control of EVERYTHING! And he did it by refusing the teacher’s directions. Find out how choices can help and what the research says.

If you would've asked me my thoughts about using anchor charts in the classroom a few years ago, I would've said something along the lines of them being more appropriate in a primary room--not so much 4th or 5th grade. I've come to learn that anchor charts are just as necssary in intermediate classrooms--and may even be more beneficial--than in a primary room! Anchor charts are very big in my school and the students here have learned to look for them in their classrooms over the years. My students in the past couple years really rely on these charts and I am always pleased to see a student referring to one when they are working independently. As usual, Pinterest has an adbundance of anchor chart ideas and I have chosen some of those ideas to use in my classroom. Here are a few of our favorites for writing (along with a link to show you where the inspiration came from in the first place!): These are two of the first charts we do together during our Launching Writer's Workshop unit. Plus, they are just fun charts to have hanging up in a classroom. My students were impressed with my drawings. The inspiration for both charts can be found at Life is Better Messy Anyway. As we began the writing process for our first piece, we read the book, Little Monster Becomes an Author, and then created the following chart to help us through the process. I made color copies of the pages to add to the chart. It's quickly become my favorite writing chart and we will use it ALL the time! The original post about it can be found here. When I got to the revising and editing minilessons, we made the final chart below. The inspiration came from Confessions of a 4th Grade Teacher. I've been teaching for just about 10 years and NEVER heard of these acronyms--they are genius! I think it's safe to say that using anchor charts has changed my classroom!

Richard Ernst Artschwager (December 26, 1923 February 9, 2013) was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor. While known for stylistic independence, his work has associations with Pop Art, Conceptual art and Minimalism. Richard Artschwager was born to European immigrant parents. His father, E

Short A is usually the first phonics sound you teach in kindergarten and first grade so I figured it'd be a great sound to show you teaching...

This will be my last post about our recent San Francisco trip / conference , I promise! In general, I’m not a huge fan of large conferences. All of the socializing is exhausting and a lot of the networking that happens feels fake (unless you’re getting connecting through people you already know). I

Cognitive behavioral strategies are super effective, but can be a little tricky to use with kids. CBT baseball makes it simple and fun!

Problem Solving Activity: Develop your own question checklist using this tool. Structured questions for broad and deep analysis of your problem.

A bedtime routine helps you to get to sleep more easily, sleep soundly and wake up feeling refreshed. Find out what a good bedtime routine for adults looks like.

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