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13 Fun and Healthy Habits for Kids
Adapted from Healthy Me In a Jar®: Fun and Simple Health Habits for Little Ones The new year is underway and resolutions and goals have been set and reset. One goal that usually makes everyone’s list is to be healthier. … Continue reading
13 Out-of-the-Ordinary Questions for More Meaningful Conversations with Kids
Adapted from Tell Me More In a Jar®: SEL Conversation Starters Small talk with anyone can be uncomfortable and awkward, am I right? But starting conversations with kids . . . that’s in a class of its own. Try the … Continue reading
13 Refreshing Ideas to Prevent Teacher Burnout During Winter Break
You’ve made it through DEVOLSON (the dark, evil vortex of late September, October, and November). Congrats! But as the winter break looms ahead, you may feel the stress begin to creep back in. Try any (or all!) of these options … Continue reading
13 (More) Classroom Warm-Ups for the Beginning of the School Year
Adapted from Classroom Warm-Ups In a Jar ® As a new school year approaches, you might be looking for some quick and meaningful activities to get kids back into the classroom routine. Kick off the first few weeks of school … Continue reading
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9 Real-Life Dilemmas to Get Kids Thinking About Choices
Decision-making skills are important. Use these nine scenarios with students to spark conversation, reflection, and, hopefully, better choices. You’re walking through the school hallway when you hear some friends saying mean things about a classmate. You feel uncomfortable hearing such … Continue reading