Gratitude is one of the most powerful mindsets we can choose to have, that will cultivate positivity. It is a complex feeling because it encompasses the simultaneous processes of being thankful, mindful and humble. Teaching …
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Why I am Grateful to be a Teacher Even In the Midst of a Pandemic
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Changing Teachers’ Mindsets
Those of you who have read Carol Dweck’s work on changing mindsets, it may have made you wonder about your own. You will have probably found that like most people, you are a mixture of …
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6 Elements for Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
There is nothing more important than for children to feel safe in a school environment, so that they can be open to learning. Creating a positive classroom environment, is the first step in ensuring that …
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Believe in your selfie 3-D bulletin board idea
A twist on a classic art activity, drawing a portrait of yourself, is to draw your selfie! Children took selfies and then drew them. They loved to capture themselves in class with the camera and their …