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Simple Ways to Celebrate Teachers!
Teacher appreciation week, typically in the first week of May, provides an opportunity to show gratitude. Handwritten notes from students hold immense value, with gift cards offering flexibility. Classroom supplies are always needed, and personalized gifts and plants are thoughtful options. Asking teachers for their preferences ensures meaningful gifts.
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Online Resources to Support Mental Health in the Classroom
The blog highlights five websites providing mental health resources for students and their families, emphasizing immediate help options. It praises their information accessibility and applicability, with specific mentions of features like graphics, help tabs, quizzes, and peer-centered services. The author suggests using these resources to meet educational standards and foster classroom discussions. Mental health awareness…
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Let’s Celebrate! | Easy Ways to Celebrate in the Classroom
Summary: Feeling weighed down by the intense school year? Teachers and students need fun and relaxation. Suggestions include involving students in planning celebrations, embracing art & crafts, hosting a glow party, trying origami, engaging the community, singing karaoke, playing Bingo, and enjoying hot cocoa/smoothies, gaming, cozy reading, and outdoor activities.
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Simple Ways to Start Your Mental Health Journey
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s crucial to focus on our own mental health journey. Reflect on your experiences, seek accessible resources like books, podcasts, and creators advocating for mental health. Explore and practice what works for you, pay attention to your senses, and go slow while reassessing. Remember, you matter.
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Product Spotlight: Poetry Choice Boards + Freebie!
April is National Poetry Month, and this post promotes a 12 Month Poetry Choice Boards resource for students. Each month features a choice board with poetry styles like acrostic, limerick, sonnet, and more, along with teacher display slides, rubrics, and grading tools. A freebie and purchase option provide 112 poetry writing options.
