Netsmartz.org = great resource for talking to MS students about Cyberbullying and Online Profiles. Video cartoons are age appropriate and engaging. Plenty of free teacher resources
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There are two kinds of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic motivation has to do with outside rewards like prizes. Intrinsic motivation, however, happens on the inside. It’s the good feeling that comes from reaching a goal. To focus less on the outside and more on the inside:
• Be supportive. As your child studies, show that [...]
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Article by Sharon Brock from
“Teachers can create moments of calm in the midst of classroom bustle — and help students learn better” A new book written by Linda Lantieri titled, “Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children.” examines how educators can help children with chronic stress and show how stress can [...]
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That’s So Gay – Wanda Sykes
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I was taking a look at the Ad Council Website today and noticed their latest campaign against verbally harassment in schools. They mention, “Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of
their sexual orientation. LGBT teens experience homophobic
remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an
atmosphere where they [...]
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I know that this is a counseling blog, but I had to include this article from the NY Times. A friend from Shanghai posted it on her Facebook account and shared it with the rest of us. I first heard about Dynamic Stretching last year as I was coaching my boys’ basketball team. I am [...]
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