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Share the name of the webinar you attended and either post a video or short reflection of your learning. Make sure to include your name and school. See example post below mission.

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Post a link to the blog you read and a short written reflection below. Make sure to include your name and school. See example post below mission.

Find some blog options HERE.

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Post a video or written reflection of your learning below. Make sure to include your name and school. See example post below mission.

Find recorded & upcoming webinars HERE.

Also, check out this free digital summit opportunity! Lots of energizing sessions that cover a lot of different topics!

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Post a picture of your book and 3 quotes that stood out to you from your reading. Make sure to include your name and school. See example post below mission.

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Post a link to the podcast and a short written or video reflection below. Make sure to include your name and school. See example post below mission.

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Each week,  we will launch 5 new professional development missions. If you choose to accept the mission you will receive experience points (XP) to level up and earn PDU's and a badge!

Level 1: 300 XP = 3 PDU's + badge
Level 2: 600 XP = 6 PDU's + badge
Level 3: 1000 XP = 10 PDU's + badge

To participate:

1. Complete a mission before the expiration date.

2. Post your evidence in the mission column by clicking on "+" sign.

3. Once approved, your submission will be posted on the Padlet wall.

4. Complete missions as many times as you like. If you complete all 5 of the weekly missions, you will earn 50 bonus XP.

5. Invite your colleagues to join in too! Let's see which schools can earn the most overall points!

Let the adventure begin!

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EXAMPLE:                              First/Last Name-School      Virtual Field Trips 

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EXAMPLE:                              First/Last Name-School      Virtual Field Trips 

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I watched Alyssum Barber's webinar about virtual field trips. This quote at the beginning really resonated with me. THIS is why we take the time to step outside of the worksheet and the textbook... "Virtual field trips may feel like 'one more thing,' but they go a long way in building community, creating wonder and enthusiasm during shelter-in-place orders and give students an opportunity to see the world in a way they may not have had access to before now." Couldn't have said it better! Thanks Alyssum :)

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5 Teacher Tips for Staying Mindful
Blog Post Reflection: This post reminded me to slow down and take care of myself first. It gave me some actionable tips: be reflective, do what grounds me, prioritize and limit my daily tasks, find a creative outlet and be kind to myself. Having empathy and using these 5 tips will serve me well so that I can better serve others in my role as a teacher and a mom.

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I like to remember that this is a unique and different space that we are experiencing and I try to take in the big picture.

What will I miss about this pause and change of pace? What am I currently grateful for?

Before we re-engage with each other with physical proximity, what do I want to make sure to do?

These questions help me focus on today, this very moment, and give myself permission to consider the good.

These are the strategies that have been acknowledged often and if I am able to engage with them it does help me find my center. Thinking about what grounds me.

Find Mindful Minutes from your favorite athletes at: https://teach.classroomchampions.org/start in the SEL Foundations course

Activities like yoga, deep breathing, and meditation. Even Olympic, Paralympic, and professional athlete mentors at Classroom Champions take mental health check-ins and Mindful Minutes.

But there are also moments where I need energy, a boost to make me smile. In these moments I'll take a short walk, stretch, do jumping jacks, or even dance!

Most importantly I need to check in with what heals me, especially when I'm experiencing intense emotions and I need to change my state of mind. A hot shower, holding ice cubes, soothing music, candles, and/or a good book often do the trick. Notice all of these are away from screens!

Managing a to-do list is an ever-evolving skill that requires negotiation and boundary setting. This can be intimidating to do but also builds confidence once you can get control. A great tip I learned recently was to put a number limit on myself.

My to-do list paper has 18 lines.

I have learned to limit myself to 18 tasks a day, beyond that I go back to the table to negotiate the needs. It can be hard to tell someone I can't or I need help but that honesty develops trust and over time it does get easier. This is a stress reducer and who doesn't want that!

I am a super fan of being creative and am a firm believer that everyone can do something to tickle this part of your brain. The MOST IMPORTANT thing is to forgive yourself for not finishing a new project or doing it perfectly.

Sometimes it is just the act of starting that can help shift your mindset and inspire you to push yourself to take a new risk in other aspects of your life.

Try a writing prompt or take painting/coloring for a spin ( maybe a postcard?) and a new recipe can most times yield a tasty treat.

Our #ClassroomChampions LIVE on Tuesdays is all about taste because we know creative recipes like Muffin Mugs and Self-Sandwiches help manage stress - for parents, teachers, and kids!

We know that being kind to others, contribution, is an excellent way to encourage gratefulness and feel-good emotions, but turning that back onto ourselves can sometimes bring up feelings of discomfort and even guilt or shame for needing it.

Today, tomorrow, next year is a perfect time to take the courageous step to connect with yourself.

I challenge you to use a mental health check-in strategy to pause your ruminating and try out saying "I'm imperfect and I'm beautiful" or embracing yourself and saying "I am enough". I also want to tell you now that it is healthy to cry and laugh without shame. This release of emotion can lead to clarity of the mind and hit a restart button to your day.

I wish that these serve you well.

I want to acknowledge you. Thank you for reading, thank you for being, and thank you for all the work you do to support your students and families. I validate your work and honor your craft. We here at Classroom Champions see you and are always in awe of what you do and how you do it!

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I like to remember that this is a unique and different space that we are experiencing and I try to take in the big picture. What will I miss about this pause and change of pace? What am I currently grateful for?

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The best webinar I’ve attended recently  was Lisa North’s on how to be creative with Bitmoji.  Using Bitmojis is something I’ve admired and wanted to learn more about. I recently allowed  my daughter to add Snap Chat and then added my own Bitmoji which was a hoot. Lisa’s webinar recharged me because I love art and being creative. When I started creating my grid assignment  for Science that night following her webinar I was laughing from my belly because the mixed media was so fun and easy to manipulate!  Do yourself a favor and watch this webinar!

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EXAMPLE:                          First/Last Name-School Wisdom from Winnie-the-Pooh

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EXAMPLE:                          First/Last Name-School Wisdom from Winnie-the-Pooh

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1."But to the Educated--mark this, little Piglet--to the Educated, not meaning Poohs and Piglets, it's a great and glorious A Not," he added, just something that anybody can come and breathe on." *Oh to be "Educated". :-)
2."It's the best way to write poetry, letting things come." *Love that idea of letting things come! :-)
3.See below how perspective frames our thinking. :-)

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The podcast that I listened to today is called Cult of Pedagogy. I love this podcast because there is a vast amount of speakers who have expertise in different areas. Today’s subject was how to get rid of “I don’t know on your classroom.” In this podcast they speak about creating a culture of a problem solvers.  It’s okay for students to be confused or not know.   It’s so true that we want to rescue our students when they struggle! Get this, that’s one of the most impactful parts of learning is productive struggle.  There are so many great takeaways!! It’s episode 141.

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How to post mission evidence from your computer.

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How to post mission evidence from your computer.