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We all know that students of all ages have principles, ways they want to be remembered. I’ve worked with students of all types and ages as a Guidance Counsellor. Every student wanted to do well as a student and friend and classmate. We also know that adults generally are very quick to tell students what Read more about Creating Classroom Principles[…]
Sean Covey, in The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, has written another amazing book for teens. I’m so very impressed with his research and writing styles which are so very pertinent not onlyfor today’s teens, but also for adults. Sean says, this book deals with your life, your problems, your stuff. It also Read more about The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make[…]
“A baby smiles between 50 and 70 times a day, and a toddler approximately 600 times a day, according to research. I’m sure some of us have asked ourselves where that smile goes. What robs us of it? According to UNICEF, children of the U.S. are the second least happy children in the world, after Read more about Losing Joy[…]
(Newsweek edition: June, 30, 2018) Why is meditation a beneficial practice for children? Young minders are still in development but are hampered by the increasing levels of stress as a result of our lifestyles, especially diet and the use of technology. Teaching them meditation helps them to reduce the impact of stress. We know that Read more about Meditation – Lorraine Murray[…]
Our basic practice is to be present to ourselves and to those around us. Mindfulness helps us recognize what is happening inside and outside. We can intuit and feel the children and the atmosphere just by relaxing into the present moment. In America, the children sometimes call this “hanging out,” “chilling,” or “kicking it.” This Read more about Simply Being Present – Plum Village Program[…]
Paradigms of life are about what we believe of the world in general. Ask yourself, “What is the driving force of my life?” “What do I spend my time thinking about?” “Who or what is my obsession?” Friend-Centered – Friends are important but should never become your center. Why? They may decode fickle, fake, talk Read more about Paradigms of Life[…]
Although there are many, three of the largest roadblocks to synergy are ignorance, cliques, and prejudice. Here they are … Ignorance – means you’re clueless. You don’t know what other people believe, how they feel, or what they’ve been through. A lot of people don’t understand disabilities, visible or invisible challenges. These people don’t seek Read more about Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences[…]
“We are as different from one another on the inside of our heads as we appear to be different from one another on the outside of our heads.” – By Robert Fulghum How do we differ on the inside? Well … We learn differently. Such as: Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Bodily-Kinesthetic Spatial Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal We see Read more about Differences[…]
Check out this video on the Effects of Praise vs. Feedback: The Difference Between Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset. This research by Carol Dweck is just priceless.
Make time. Set aside a small block of time every day that you can commit to a mindfulness practice. Find your place. Make sure you have access to a quiet space. Get comfortable. Breathe in slowly, then breathe out slowly 3 times. Some educators do this exercise every 20 minutes. Another option is to get Read more about How to Achieve Mindfulness[…]