Blurting, interrupting, talking out of turn… whatever you call it, this behavior can be an extremely distracting habit of some of our students. Julia Cook is one of my absolute FAVORITE authors when it comes to books that teach our students about social and emotional skills, and she has the perfect book that can open […]
I’ve been spending some serious amounts of time this summer leading conversations around the country focused on the integration of social studies and literacy. And for the last few years, I…
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A Jar Full of Feelings is a visual sensory regulation activity to help children recognize and respond appropriately to their feelings.
Establishing a positive classroom culture can be a tricky endeavor. You want your classroom to be a warm and inviting place for students to feel welcome and for learning to feel enjoyable, yet at the
UPDATED: I fixed the freebie so you should be able to download now! :) As most of y’all know, I LOVE me some science. This is how I introduce science in my classroom. We do
If you can't take one more day of dismissal chaos, a closing circle is the solution. Like morning meeting, this let's you focus on what's important before you part ways.
After Hysterectomy you'll need our Top Tips For The First Days After Hysterectomy to survive without pain and frustration! Check out our tips and prepare!
Though I experience few side effects from mood stabilizers, taking these medications still impacts some areas of my life.
Going through addiction recovery is one of the biggest challenges—and accomplishments—in life. Music has helped me get through some of those difficult times.
Looking to get out of the city and enjoy some of Washington's hiking trails? Bookmark these best hikes near Seattle for your next adventure!
Hey y'all! Over the past couple of weeks I've had some questions from teachers about how I use Class Dojo in my classroom and utilizing my...
This morning I compiled a roundup of free printable's. There is a huge amount of *free* printable's out there that I had no idea about! Here are some of my favorites:This makes asking our husbands to do things a little cuter.Better Homes and Gardens has these great pantry organizers!Cute alphabet for a child's room.Oh, Hello Friend had
Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or avid meat eater, this lentil bolognese is sure to be a hit. It's a one pot dish that is easy to make, full of flavor and the perfect meal prep recipe.
When visiting the Galapagos Islands, there are some things you should know before you leave for your trip. Here are 5 of my best tips.
I was an American expat in Amsterdam for four years. Here are my observations about jobs, culture, and life in Holland.
Have you considered a Eric Carle classroom theme inspired by the books, but you are having trouble figuring out how to put all of the pieces altogether?
Fun transitions to try in your yoga practice and classes!
In this post, I offer 10 teaching tips for new college instructors. Find advice about course design, the 1st week, grading, & campus resources, starting...
Do you have backless dresses that simply WILL NOT work with a bra? Sometimes boob tape gets the job done but it has to be a good kind because some of the sticky…
Those darn hiccups are so pesky and sometimes painful! After polling my FB fans, these are some of their top hiccup cures that they swear by.
Unique & Cool Nottingham hidden gems you've probably never heard of. Things to do in Nottingham a bit on the quirky side.
I've rounded up 5 posts on setting up classrooms with floor plans and pictures and added some tips to help you set up your own.
I’ve rounded up some of the best science movies for middle school here on my site Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus.
Learn how to clean and care for your laminate flooring with these tips from our readers.
Spring tends to bring with it increased POTS symptoms. As we gear up for warmer weather, I want to share my tips for living with POTS.
Learn about the my favorite social skills curricula to help you or your students or clients develop essential life skills.
Check out how to convert an extra hall closet into a functional mudroom for your kids book bags, coats and shoes. Me and my hubby started out our life togethe…
The calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) are located at the back of the leg just below the knee. When you are walking, your foot flexes and your calf muscles stretch to allow the balls of your f…
Diet trends like the Fast 800 diet, intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating have grown in popularity in recent years. If you’re looking to reduce your daily calorie intake, these dinner ideas could help you plan the perfect low-cal menu. They’re all less than 350 calories per ser
As a student, you're always looking for ways to get more out of your education. You want to learn faster, study more efficiently, and be able to do more with the technology that's available. But sometimes it can be hard to know where to start. To help with this problem — and make sure you're not was
Photography is an important aspect of getting your pins noticed on pinterest, your posts noticed on instagram or facebook. I saw some statistics recently in a Hubspot blog Post where two of the stats reported the following: “Content with relevant images gets 94% more views than content without relevant images.” and that “Researchers found that colored […]
My best tips for teaching /r/ in articulation therapy! Placement cues, product reviews and /r/ word lists to help your students succeed!