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Grow Through What You Go Through: Finding Hope and Happiness During the Pandemic
By Shannon Anderson, author of Y Is for Yet: A Growth Mindset Alphabet “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” —Duke Ellington To say the spread of Covid-19 and the resulting consequences caused problems would be an … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, hope, kindness, positivity
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Positive Emotions in the Classroom: Tips for Boosting Curiosity, Hope, and Belonging
By Christa M. Tinari, M.A., coauthor of Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School: 48 Character-Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying Have you heard that feelings are contagious? This is true in the classroom, as well as … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom strategies, curiosity, feelings, Free Spirit author, hope, inclusiveness, SEL
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