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13 Refreshing Ideas to Prevent Teacher Burnout During Winter Break

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

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 →

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13 (More) Classroom Warm-Ups for the Beginning of the School Year

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

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

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

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 →

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11 Prompts to Inspire Creative Thinking in Students

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

As the holidays and winter break approach, keeping students engaged can get a little challenging. When kids’ attention starts to wander, pull them back in and inspire them to find new ways to see the world with these creative thinking … Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Help Teens Make a Difference in Their Communities

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

The drive to make a difference in the world is a powerful one, but sometimes teens don’t know where to start. Here are eight ways teens can make a difference in their local communities. Share this list with the teens … Continue reading →

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