Yes! In Michael Labun’s post on LinkedIn this morning, I read the following two solutions to this issue: 1. Stop telling your employees they don’t have to like each other. Encourage them to focus away from what they dislike about the person, and have them concentrate on the kind of person they want to be Read more about Do You Have to Like Your Colleagues?[…]
This morning I came across an article by Gavin McCormack, a principal at Farmhouse Montessori School, Hold Yourself Accountable. He decided to make some class rules, not for the children but for himself. Here’s what he pledged: 1. I will not judge you based on the past. Let’s scrap history. 2. I will never send Read more about Best Class Rules for a Teacher[…]
Last night one of my friends spoke about her granddaughter who struggles with falling asleep because she worries about a lot of things. I think there are a lot of children who struggle with calming, especially when families experience loss and/or illnesses. In my book, Mindful Games by Susan Kaiser Greenland, she writes about different Read more about Helpful Tips For Kids With Anxiety or Restlessness[…]
The following list of reasons why visuals are important for learners were posted on LinkedIn Nov. 7, 2018: 1. Visuals are Permanent 2. Visuals allow time for language processing 3. Visuals prepare students for transitions 4. Visuals help kids see what you mean 5. Visuals help ALL students 6. Visuals help build independence 7. Visuals Read more about Why Visuals Are Important[…]
The following list came from LinkedIn, by Chad Bisko: 1. Couplex Problem Solving 2. Critical Thinking 3. Creativity 4. People Management 5. Coordinating With Others 6. Emotional Intelligence 7. Judgment and Decision Making 8. Service Orientation 9. Negotiation 10. Cognitive Flexibility
1. Breathe – Take 6 SLOW/DEEP – In through nose, out through mouth. 2. Ask to deliver books to the library or another classroom. 3. Invent a secret hand signal with teacher communicating I need help. 4. Move away from what or who is distracting me. 5. Write down my thoughts or questions if the Read more about Self-Regulation Strategies Students Can Use At School[…]
Today, on Minute with Maxwell, John spoke about seeing the big picture when you dream. Dream Big! All leaders have one thing in common – they see the best, the biggest possible dream they can imagine! Love what you are, your gift that you were given! But, anything worthwhile means looking hard and wide for Read more about See the Big Picture[…]
I follow several amazing leaders on LinkedIn. Yesterday I listened to Jim Kwik who had the following advice on 10 Habits of Daily Success: 1. When you wake up each morning, remember your dreams. They are generally profound ideas for a successful day. 2. Make your bed – being tidy physically and in your home Read more about Habits for Daily Success[…]
Today I am challenging you to honor what’s ordinary in your life. Who are the people you are grateful for? Who in your family, friends, community, or network gives you that feeling of gratitude, that warm fuzzy joy of having had a tremendous influence in your life? I personally am extremely grateful to my mother. Read more about Practice Gratitude[…]
This morning’s theme seems to be “KINDNESS.” I heard it from John Maxwell in his minute with Maxwell, and I heard it from Deepak Chopra in my meditation this morning. “Kindness” is a word and a virtue that I have tried to live up to for as long as I can remember. I believe my Read more about What is Kindness?[…]