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The Ultimate Recess Equipment
Whether you are a classroom teacher, physical education teacher, or school principal, chances are you are looking to add something fun and engaging to your playground or gym equipment for recess. Look no further than the amazing Pindaloo . Pindaloo is a challenging and fun juggling game for children and adults of any age. This game is simple to use and easy to both store and transport. Students can takes these out on the playground and Physical Education teachers can incorpo
Dianne McKinley
Apr 19, 20231 min read


6 Ways to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home:
Strategies for Caregivers Students flourish in environments that are predictable, safe, and consistent. One way to ensure this remains steady across settings is to support the parents and caregivers who are in our students’ homes! Caregivers play an important role in teaching and helping with social emotional learning. They support and encourage habits that promote mental wellness; however, understanding how to do that can be difficult! That being said, this one’s for you,
Dianne McKinley
Feb 3, 20237 min read


6 Habits for Families with Early Readers
In many places it is time to gear up for parent teacher conferences. Everyone is also getting close to some kind of break, fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break. It’s the season when teachers are asked questions like, “How can I help my child with reading?”. Teachers also hear comments like “I just don’t know how to support my kiddo with reading.”
April Connelley
Jan 25, 20233 min read


Things You Should Know About Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder
Let’s say one of your students is intimidating you or even scaring you. You feel threatened, bullied, and teaching became a real nightmare. Why is this happening? Children with antisocial or extremely aggressive behaviors can be diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) or Conduct Disorder. Putting a definition over these two will help you understand why certain behaviors are being displayed. These are the main things everyone should know about Oppositional Defiant D
Dianne McKinley
Jun 25, 20183 min read


What Are the Symptoms of ADHD?
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder that is characterized by developmentally inappropriate hyperactivity, inattention, or impulsivity. It is believed that children with ADHD have an impairment in the brain’s executive functions which affect the way they learn, store, and retrieve information. ADHD is suspected when a child’s behavior in class is problematic. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms of ADHD. Symptoms of AD
Dianne McKinley
Jun 6, 20183 min read


Suicide Prevention Among Students
The pressures of modern life, anxiety disorders, and depression are common emotional and psychological problems that children nowadays face at a very young age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death among the youth ages 10 to 24. Suicide prevention and intervention programs in the ongoing professional development for teachers and education support professionals can help mitigate the risk of suicide among
Dianne McKinley
Feb 19, 20183 min read


The Role of Parents in Education
Although most structured learning takes place in the confines of the school, that doesn’t mean that parents cannot have an active role in their children’s education. On the contrary, parents can encourage, motivate, and even influence their kids to do well in school. This article will discuss the roles that parents play in the education of their children. Monitor their child’s progress in school: Parents should have an active participation in their child’s education. They
Dianne McKinley
Aug 3, 20173 min read
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