https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft Please share an article, video, or strategy that has had a positive impact on your classroom! en-us 2018-11-26 18:17:22 UTC 2025-10-24 03:03:30 UTC hello@padlet.com suzette_martin https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/310598620 2018-12-03 19:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/310598620 jason_vanaernum https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/311139596 We used a lot of neat technology tools over the weeks and in PreK we started practicing mindfulness through YouTube. Cosmic kids is a great channel, and the woman below has what she calls the "Zen Den."]]> 2018-12-04 20:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/311139596 kathryn_reinhardt https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312077863 There are some great activities in this article. ]]> 2018-12-06 23:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312077863 taylor_humphrey https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312655335
https://youtu.be/mAYh4nWUkU0


]]> 2018-12-09 16:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312655335 janelle_lewis https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312730362 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQvcbLmNfok]]> 2018-12-09 22:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312730362 mary_steiner https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312922539 This year our school has had a focus on Mindfulness. After receiving some background knowledge through an in-service as well as being a part of of our Mindfulness Committee, I liked this article. In our classroom we use Zen Den, relaxing music, and Glitter Jars. Unknown to us all of our students may be carrying a lot of "baggage" into our classrooms and practicing Mindfulness is a great way to help them cope, take a deep breath, and be in a safe and calm environment that helps them focus and be ready to learn.]]> 2018-12-10 14:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/312922539 Ms_larter https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/313560176 I've really liked this podcast because she gives simple tips that can change the way you structure your classes or approach creating lessons. She believes strongly in using the time that you have well, rather than working a ton of extra hours to do big projects. I thought that mindset fit well with the theme of this course. ]]> 2018-12-11 18:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/313560176 cynthia_wilson2 https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/314344697 I like how this article explains specific positive praise.

]]> 2018-12-13 16:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/314344697 sara_raymeza https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/314399490 Teaching with visuals such as pictures, sketches, gestures, intonation and other nonverbal cues will make language and content more accessible to all students, and is especially helpful for English Language Learners (ELLs).]]> 2018-12-13 18:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/314399490 ruma_bhadury https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/314435317 2018-12-13 19:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/314435317 stephenneathawk https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315138026 I spent a while trying to find an appropriate video that focused on my biggest challenge, students that are not motivated. I checked into mindfulness videos, students that face trauma videos trying to find some strategies. I came across this video that I feel could be tweaked to make it more appropriate for elementary school. This seemed to be geared more towards middle/high school. ]]> 2018-12-17 13:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315138026 diane_kunkel https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315408792 This is a great quick way to get my students refocused for learning. The video is only about 3 minutes and after I have used this only a couple times I can remind them of the breathing techniques when we are anywhere (hallway, classroom, etc) It's made a huge difference.]]> 2018-12-18 04:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315408792 dena_knight https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315923571 This is a great article on the power of positive praise and precise language. ]]> 2018-12-19 16:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315923571 shannon_parmele https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315945233 Social skills are such a huge part of learning in kindergarten. These are simple tips that any parent and teacher can reinforce especially through microteaching and PLAY! ]]> 2018-12-19 17:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/315945233 ryan_fitzgerald33 https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/316135274 2018-12-20 12:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/316135274 richelle_ritz https://padlet.com/meghanbello360/ryaqvdn08qft/wish/316982506 I've also been doing an inservice on mindfulness and find these two sites helpful for that:

www.headspace.com
www.smilingmind.com

They have exercises for a range of ages! 

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