Beginning Teachers Chatboard

Jul 27, 2016

Maybe the problem is unique to me. But I don’t think so. I’ve seen too many crossed out names in books I’ve picked up in second hand stores. [Click below to read the rest of Sarah Powley's essay.]

20 Movement Activities for the School Day

Jul 26, 2016

Being involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, simple ideas to use (and adapt) in your classroom. {Click below]

K-12 - Quotes, links re students' body & mind

Jul 24, 2016

“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” John F. Kennedy

CLICK below for more quotes and articles related to the importance of physical exercise as it relates to learning.

Alarming Effects of Lack of Active Learning, Recess

Read this excerpt from Brad and Melody's book to learn why it's important that educators press NOW for more movement, more recess, more physical education in every school day. For example, this stunning fact:

Core muscle strength actually affects the area of the brain which controls executive function. Research shows that only one in twel...See More

Jul 20, 2016

I am not a classroom teacher, I am an educational speaker who knows how to connect with students. So my suggestion is to put together a resource file of different ways to connect with your students in the classroom.

Allow me to offer a free resource to get you started. Check out [link removed].

You can even download a copy of the...See More

Free resource...

by Brian Richards

Jul 16, 2016

I belong to Teachers Bargain Basement, a FB group, and there have been a lot of recent postings for chapter books, books with CDs, picture books, and resource books. The prices are way below full price. You have to join the group and make sure there is something on your FB info that says you are a teacher (you can delete the info after you are appr...See More

books

by Flacka

Jul 16, 2016

How recess supports academic, social-emotional, development

Jul 14, 2016

Stanford Study Shows School Recess Offers Numerous Benefits

Click below to read more about what the report reveals about how recess can impact students' physical, emotional and academic well-being.

At the Start of School: "It is my duty to remind you..."

Jul 13, 2016

Principal Todd Nelson shares his all-time favorite back-to-school charge to the faculty, written by Jonathan Slater, a school head with whom Todd worked "a while back."

“It is my annual duty to remind you...” Slater begins. (Click below to read the rest, a message all educators should hear!)

12 Ways to Incorporate Movement & Academics

Jul 12, 2016

Many of the students in your class are bodily-kinesthetic learners. They need to move! Don't fight it, use movement as a positive learning force.

Click below to read 12 ideas can help make movement be a positive learning force in your classroom.

The Benefits of School Recess - Stanford Study

Jul 11, 2016

A Stanford study shows that recess is a profoundly important part of the school day. Click below to read what the study shows about the benefits of school recess.