How to Make Your Own Thinking Putty, Mixed By Me Thinking Putty is perfect for children of all ages, sensory play, creativity, kinesthetic learners, fidget toys
Basically, I will post pictures and comics about Klance (aka my favorite shipping in the series) from Netflix Voltron. I do not own Voltron, its characters and the pictures, as they belong to their owners. I hope you will enjoy it!❤️❤️❤️
If Montezuma had an Instagram account, what would he say when Cortez arrived in 1519? My fourth graders have some ideas. We are finishing our study of the conquests of the Inca and Aztec empires and have been reading about … Continue reading →
ファンタジーの世界に存在する角が生えた人間、角っ子。一言に角っ子と言っても、ちょこんと可愛らしい角が生えた子、羊のようにくるんと丸まった角が生えた子、鹿のように枝分かれした角が生えた子……など角の種類はさまざまです。木の枝やサンゴなどを角の...
"Research has shown that the ability to self-regulate is essential to the development of learning skills and work habits (Baumeister & Vohs, 2011), which are critically important to student success throughout the grades." We have been using the 'Zones of Regulation' as a way to support our students with their self-regulation. We hope to give our learners a good start on their journey to self-regulation. Ontario Kindergarten curriculum has now created 'Self-regulation and Well-being' as one of the main 4 focuses of the program. The curriculum document tells us, "Dr. Stuart Shanker (2013b, p. xiii) identifies the following as six critical elements required for “optimal self-regulation”: when one is feeling calmly focused and alert, the ability to know that one is calm and alert when one is stressed, the ability to recognize what is causing that stress the ability to recognize stressors both within and outside the classroom the desire to deal with those stressors the ability to develop strategies for dealing with those stressors the ability to recover efficiently and effectively from dealing with those stressors" We began our learning by investigating feelings and emotions. We did many activities and spent a couple weeks exploring and learning. We began to slowly introduce the Zones of Regulation to our learners. You can get a copy of the book here. [We did not follow the exact program of the book, but rather used it as inspiration for our own version]. We connected our learning about feelings to the colours of the Zones of Regulation. We then explored each zone in more detail. We used the framework 'looks like, sounds like, feels like" to help our learners use their own experience and to get a full understanding of each zone. We added this work to the wall in our 'Self-Regulation centre' in our classroom. We added photos of our learners demonstrating some of the behaviours and facial expressions you might see for each zone and added those to our wall. Recognizing what Zone they are in and others are in takes some learning. We have been reading a variety of books and discussing what zone we think the characters are in and why. Some of the books we've read are: Since the 'Green Zone' is the zone where we are optimally regulated, we want to support our learners in working to get themselves back to the green zone, should they find themselves in another zone. As a group, they came up with the following list: We have been doing a lot of "noticing and naming" the emotions our learners show throughout the day and then naming the zone they are in. For example, "I see your fists are clenched and you're frowning. I see you're angry and in the Red Zone." We are beginning to work on implementing strategies for our learners to down-regulate (from the Yellow or Red Zone) or up-regulate (from the Blue Zone). Our 'Zones Check-In'. This allows learners to take ownership and to visually see whether they need to up or down regulate. Right now, we give them a strategy we feel will work best (unless they tell us what they need) and are working towards our learners doing this independently. Some strategies we're using: Self-Regulation Centre- we have placed fidget toys and books here for learners to help down-regulate. Yoga- both individually and whole group. Our Yoga centre in the classroom Cosmic Kids Yoga (click for link) Take 5 Breathing- independently or collectively. We (educators and students) are continuing on our learning journey about the Zones of Regulation and ways we can ensure we're regulated (Green Zone) throughout the day. We will continue building independence when up- and down-regulating. We hope you will continue to support the Zones of Regulation at home. If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Minimalistic spiritual art print that combines a positive affirmation with a color gradient related to the corresponding chakra. You are the creator of your reality - combat limiting thinking patterns with the help of positive affirmations, a practice based on well-established psychological theory. The color gradient is specially selected to accord with the associated chakra, creating a captivating visual display that will elevate your space. Consider what type of energy you wish to enhance in your life, or inspire a loved one with a thoughtful present. The color orange is associated with the sacral chakra. This energy center is associated with pleasure and overall enjoyment of life. • Instantly available as a digital download. Print vivid, high-definition artworks in any size you like. • Upon completing the order, you will be provided with a download link. Download the files to your computer and print them as many times as you desire. • Multiple ways to print: choose printing at home, using an online printing service, or supporting a local print store. • Multiple ways of use: apart from creating posters, you can transfer the print on canvas, or create affirmation cards. FILE RATIOS AND SIZES • Each download includes 5 high resolution (300 dpi) print ready PDF's in different aspect ratios that can be printed out as large as required (see the last image in the listing for a full size guide). • Providing the files in PDF format ensures the best possible quality and allows for enlargement without any loss of quality. However, I would be happy to assist if you require a different file format. IMPORTANT • The quality of the final, physical artwork will be determined by the quality of the printer and paper. For best results, I recommend choosing heavier card stock (above 170gsm) with matte or semi matte finish. • If you opt for uncoated paper, the prints may appear slightly darker than they do on the screen. TERMS & CONDITIONS • The artwork cannot be redistributed or resold in any format. • Altering or creating new works of art from the artwork is prohibited. • Digital items cannot be returned or exchanged. • The artwork is for personal, non-commercial use only - please get in touch via message if you are interested in commercial rights or art licensing options.
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I promise you won't know the difference between this low-calorie healthy chicken enchiladas recipe and the real deal. Although I used non-fat cheese for this recipe, it's still as delicious as takeout! I hope you enjoy making and eating this dish so get out your utensils mamas!
Fact fluency is a big part of math in first grade. You may be thinking, "How in the world am I going to teach these kiddos ALL these facts w...
With crispy bacon and a sweet glaze, this oven baked asparagus is heavenly!
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October is Disability Awareness month, but it's so much more than awareness... it's about acceptance and seeing people, our students, for who they are. FREE Disability Awareness bulletin board display. Only at Mrs. D's Corner.
We have all heard the term, Reading is THINKING! Unfortunately, actually teaching kiddos how to think and be more metacognative while they are reading is more difficult than it sounds! This anchor chart, Reading is Thinking, has helped me to model for my students how to think, ask questions, predict, summarize, visualize, infer, and make connections while they are reading. Reading is THINKING Freebie to improve Comprehension ~ TeacherKarma.com Click on the Reading is Thinking anchor chart to get more strategies and a FREEBIE just for you. :) Best wishes!
Did you think teaching students to write would be a snap? I mean, you are a college-educated, certified individual. How hard could it possibly be? Well, it’s a challenge, especially when just starting out. In my classroom,
It's summer here in Tulsa. I should be relaxing by a pool somewhere...instead I'm working ESY and already planning stuff for next year. But I enjoy it so I can't really complain. I have been thinking
You know that saying: "There's a lesson to be learned in everything.", well, it's true! If you're a teacher, there are many tedious little tasks you do on a daily basis that students can help with while learning job skills!
Structure is a crucial component to your SPED classroom setup. This is something I learned quickly in my first year of teaching and something that worked well once structure was increased. Below I’ve listed five easy ways to increase structure in your classroom. Individual Schedules Whether it’s visual schedules, checklists, object schedules, or agendas, they
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Autism effects a wide spread demographic. One therapy that is often sought out to help those effected with Autism. ABA refers to Applied Behavior Analysis. It used to be referred to as behavior mod…
Print this free kindergarten assessment pack to use as end of the year testing for your kindergarten students. This is a great way to see where your students are at, and find any areas for development.
There are many ways to keep yourself busy during the quarantine. One of the best ones is to start making crafts. Not only can making things by hand ease your anxiety and lower stress levels, but you can also create some cool stuff to make your surroundings look much cozier and prettier.
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What is design thinking, and how is it useful in educational settings, for both students and teachers? VideoAmy's playlist of clips explores the topic.
If there is one I have learned in my years of working with paraprofessionals, it is that paras are teachers too. My paraprofessional is my right hand and my left hand. She is the glue that keeps us together. I realize that sometimes it is our first instinct to give them passive work because their
