Dear Kindergarteners, Having a positive and hopeful attitude helps us to overcome challenges. When times are difficult or mistakes are made, it isĀ important to stay motivated and be flexible.Ā Being flexible helps us when we need to cope with changes. Flexibility helps us to think about problems in new, creative ways. This is also a great… Read More But excuse ME THAT is my book
I have been joining first grade classes during their morning meeting. One of the conversations was about setting goals ….”What do you see as a goal for yourself?” Listen to the goals of students in Mrs. Schaefer’s class.
Having a growth mindset means that you know you can train your brain to get smarter. Let’s watch the video below to understand how we can train our brain! Often, we are much harder on ourselves than we are on other people. The power of positive self-talk is way for us to change our words… Read More Change Your Words….
Some areĀ already back to school. Ā Most New Yorkers will be heading back this week!Ā Ā The Staples’ commercial below titled, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, can cause anxiety for teachers, students and parents! This year, the Holderness Family released, Parents vs Kids: Back to School Rap Battle, which is promoted by Target. Take a minute… Read More Forward To School
Brain Training can increase your brain power just like weight training can increase your strength. TheĀ color words exercise is the perfect way to train and strengthen your brain! Look at the chart below. When you see the word āgreenā but it is being spelled with blue letters, the brain has to do a ādouble-takeā… Read More Brain Power: Get Ready to Learn
perĀ·sisĀ·tence nounĀ \p?r-?sis-t?n(t)s, -?zis-\ : the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people : the state of occurring or existing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time Why ants? They are hard workers! They never give up! They teach us… Read More March Word of the Month: Persistence
I just started readingĀ Carol Dweck’s book, The New Psychology of Success, it is a must read! Here are additional videos to post and share with your students. If you haveĀ other articles, ideas and videos…please share! My Favorite….
Carol Dweck’s research on Mindset is invaluable to students, parents and teachers. Ā This post includes videos, articles, books, quotes, graphics, for all ages. Ā Learning about the brain and our own thinking help all of us to be motivated, independent, self-directed, life-long learners. Sports or School – It doesn’t matter. It is understanding that in order… Read More Mindset