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Welcome to our amazing Classroom Timer Section! We've decided to put our new fun timers, and timers for classrooms into a nice sub-section. These are great timers for children, or maybe meetings, or anything really.

They just add some extra fun to the usual countdown timers :-)

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A range of fun timers! Great for the classroom, or meetings. Bookmark some new educational materials today! All Free, all for download.

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Sharing in an app allows educators to pose problems and investigations for students by using an 8-character code or link. Students can share their thinking with their teachers and classmates. Share codes remain available for continued use for 18 months from the date they are last accessed.
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Sharing in an app allows educators to pose problems and investigations for students by using an 8-character code or link. Students can share their thinking with their teachers and classmates. Share codes remain available for continued use for 18 months from the date they are last accessed.

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Mindful Breathing Exercise Printable Cards

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Mindful Breathing Exercise Printable Cards

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Free Printable Behavior Charts

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Behavior charts are wonderful tools to encourage positive behavior and have fun at the same time. Behavior charts and reward charts can be used to track difficult behaviors, chores, daily routines, homework, potty training and much more! Help support your kids or students by encouraging positive behavior! For more tips, read our article on How to Use Behavior Charts. And if you don't see a behavior chart or resource that your need, contact us, and we'll try our best to make it for free!

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Updated Behavior charts are wonderful tools to encourage positive behavior and have fun at the same time. Behavior charts and reward charts can be used to track difficult behaviors, chores, daily routines, homework, potty training and much more! Help support your kids or students by encouraging positive behavior!

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Executive Function Strategies for Kids at Home

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Executive Function Strategies for Kids at Home

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Enhancing & Practicing Executive Function Skills - Harvard

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Executive function and self-regulation (EF/SR) skills provide critical supports for learning and development, and while we aren't born with these skills, we are born with the potential to develop them through interactions and practice.

This 16-page guide (available for download, below), describes a variety of activities and games that represent age-appropriate ways for adults to support and strengthen various components of EF/SR in children.

Each chapter of this guide contains activities suitable for a different age group, from infants to teenagers. The guide may be read in its entirety (which includes the introduction and references) or in discrete sections geared to specific age groups.

Suggested citation: Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (2014). Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence. Retrieved from www.developingchild.harvard.edu.

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Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence

An activities guide for building executive function

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Activities Guide: Enhancing & Practicing Executive Function Skills

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Download free guides of executive functioning activities to support and strengthen skills, available for children ages six months through adolescence.

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140 Creative Writing Prompts for Kids - Learn Squibler

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There are many benefits to having children write. Here we have some useful and effective creative writing prompts for kids to get you started.

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Parents Supporting the Child in SS and HW Skills

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This document explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.

A family-friendly explanation of each section of the IEP is included, as well as considerations and conversation starters for use at the IEP team meeting.

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This document explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.

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Family Engagement promotes equitable partnerships among schools, families, and communities to actively advance student achievement through shared commitment, decision-making, and responsibility.​​ #PAFamilyEngagement Are you interested in Professional Development or Technical Assistance from

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This publication is a guide for English language development specialist. Its purpose is to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. English Language Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.

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Positive thinking is a powerful tool that can improve your health, help you manage stress, overcome challenges, and make better choices. Everyone can benefit from improving their positive thinking and self-talk skills! The idea is that by changing your thinking, you can better manage your emotions and your actions. Positive thinking skills often start with positive-self talk and affirmations, which means using the voice in your head to say positive thoughts about yourself or a situation. Kids and young adults, in particular, always could use more positive thinking in their lives. By beginning to think more positively, kids can learn to believe in themselves and work towards their individual potentials.

Kids and young adults can use a positive affirmation list by reading the words to themselves or out loud, discussing how they might help, and identifying which phrases would work best. Get your own free printable with 101 positive affirmations for kids and use it to have them choose their top 10 favorite positive affirmations from the list to say in times of need.

Once you have a list of positive affirmations, check out more ideas and activities to practice positive affirmations with kids and teens. It includes ideas for an affirmation circle, fill-in-the-blank games, and even positive thoughts breathing. It's important to help kids and young adults build that positive voice overtime with lots of practice.

Here is the list of 101 positive affirmations that kids and young adults can say to themselves.

1. There is no one better to be than myself.

2. I am enough.

3. I get better every single day.

4. I am an amazing person.

5. I can work through my problems.

6. Today I am a leader.

7. I forgive myself for my mistakes.

8. My challenges help me grow.

9. I am perfect just the way I am.

10. My mistakes help me learn and grow.

11. Today is going to be a great day.

12. I have courage and confidence.

13. I can control my own happiness.

14. I have people who love and respect me.

15. I stand up for what I believe in.

16. I believe in my goals and dreams.

17. It's okay not to know everything.

18. Today I choose to think positive.

19. I can get through anything.

20. I can do tough things.

21. I give myself permission to make choices.

22. I can do better next time.

23. I have everything I need right now.

24. I am capable of so much.

25. Everything will be okay.

26. I believe in myself.

27. I am proud of myself.

28. I deserve to be happy.

29. I am free to make my own choices.

30. I deserve to be loved.

31. I can make a difference.

32. Today I choose to be confident.

33. I am in charge of my life.

34. I have the power to make my dreams true.

35. I believe in myself and my abilities.

36. Good things are going to come to me.

37. I matter.

38. My confidence grows when I step outside of my comfort zone.

39. My positive thoughts create positive feelings.

40. Today, I will work through my challenges.

41. I am open and ready to learn.

42. Every day is a fresh start.

43. If I fall, I will get back up again.

44. I am whole.

45. I only compare myself to myself.

46. I can do anything.

47. It is enough to do my best.

48. I can be anything I want to be.

49. I accept who I am.

50. Today is going to be an awesome day.

51. It's okay to make mistakes.

52. I am making the right choices.

53. I surround myself with positive people.

54. I am a product of my decisions.

55. I am strong and determined.

56. Today is going to be my day.

57. I have inner beauty.

58. I have inner strength.

59. No matter how hard it is, I can do it.

60. I can live in the moment.

61. I start with a positive mindset.

62. Anything is possible.

63. I radiate positive energy.

64. Wonderful things are going to happen to me.

65. I can take deep breaths.

66. With every breath, I feel stronger.

67. I am an original.

68. I deserve all good things.

69. My success is just around the corner.

70. I give myself permission to make mistakes.

71. I am thankful for today.

72. I strive to do my best every day.

73. I'm going to push through.

74. I've got this.

75. I can take it one step at a time.

76. I'm working at my own pace.

77. I'm going to take a chance.

78. Today I am going to shine.

79. I am going to get through this.

80. I'm choosing to have an amazing day.

81. I am in control of my emotions.

82. My possibilities are endless.

83. I am calm and relaxed.

84. I am working on myself.

85. I'm prepared to succeed.

86. I am beautiful inside and out.

87. Everything is fine.

88. My voice matters.

89. I accept myself for who I am.

90. I am building my future.

91. I choose to think positively.

92. My happiness is up to me.

93. I'm starting a new chapter today.

94. I trust in my decisions.

95. I can change the world.

96. I am smart.

97. I choose my own attitude.

98. I am important.

99. I am becoming the best version of myself.

100. Today I will spread positivity.

101. I am choosing my direction.

Remember to grab your positive affirmations list and use it to make your own lists!

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Homework Wars Article: 8 Essential Study Habits for Parents

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Fall is in full force, and so is your teen's workload. Now it's time to show your child that stress does not have to be a natural part of studying. In fact, you can end the stress that you and your kids both face this time of year with our eight essential study habits:

1. Start a Routine.

The first thing you should do this school year is put a schedule in place. Teens work better when they have a routine, but it should also be the routine that is right for them.

2. Become a Time Management Guru.

Between academics, extracurriculars, college prep, and their social life, high school students have a ton of responsibilities to manage. A visual reminder of the "big picture" like an online or chalkboard calendar can help your kids balance their time. Make sure you pencil in homework time each school night to help your child see when she is truly free.

3. Take a Step Back .

It's tempting to help a bit TOO much (especially if you happen to be an ace at algebra). It's fine to do one sample problem with your child to get them on the right track, but beware of "helping" with 3 of 4. Pretty soon you are the one doing the homework.

4. Loosen Up.

A routine doesn't have to be monotonous. If your daughter is a visual learner, go online and find a great video that can help her. Or, if your child is studying and needs to memorize formulas for a test, help him write a goofy song. Infusing some fun into study time helps make kids more relaxed and ready to learn.

5. Big Assignment Looming? Start Small .

When your child gets to high school, long-term projects like research papers or essays are par for the course. It's easy to procrastinate in October if the assignment isn't due until November. Help your teen map out a plan for big assignments and complete a small piece every few weeks, such as visiting the library for research or drafting an outline. Even writing just a few sentences a night will keep their English essay on track.

6. Breaks Are Mandatory.

It's probably no surprise to you that students don't concentrate well for long, uninterrupted stretches. Research shows that taking breaks actually helps you keep focus. Rather than demanding your child finish all homework in one sitting, encourage her to take a phone, snack, or stretch break every half hour.

7. Not Good at Math or Writing? Shhhh.

You might be tempted to commiserate with your child ( "I wasn't good at geometry when I was your age either!"). Instead, tell them you understand math or English is really tough but you know they can do it. If you can't help with a particular subject, make sure you know who can or look online for great resources like tutorials and videos that break down tough concepts. At The Princeton Review, our tutors are available 24/7 to work 1:1 in an online classroom with a chat feature, interactive whiteboard, and file sharing tool, where students can share their most challenging assignments.

8. Celebrate successes, big and small.

A great biology grade, finished essay, or a whole week following the homework routine deserves some recognition. Maybe it's a sweet treat on the town or a new app. Your child will appreciate being fêted!

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Parents, don't let homework stress rule your child's school year. Learn the study habits for parents you need to face the daily homework grind.

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