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Survive Summer Boredom by Being CREATIVE
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn. This post was originally published June 30, 2014 Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, Free Spirit author, summer break, summer vacation, summertime
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Creative Summer Storytime Ideas
By Amadee Ricketts, author of Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning While every season has its charms, summer brings a sense of freedom that can make it the perfect time to add creative elements to your storytime … Continue reading
Endings and Beginnings: Setting Goals for Summer Success
By Beverly K. Bachel, author of What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens At the beginning of the school year, we encourage kids to set goals. But by now, … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, goal setting, goal setting for teens, SMART goals, summer break, summer vacation, summertime
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10 Tips to Help Kids Set and Achieve Summer Goals
By Beverly K. Bachel, author of What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens This summer, turn your get-to-it-later kids into real goal getters with the help of behavioral science, … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, goal setting, goal setting for teens, SMART goals, summer break, summer vacation, summertime
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Tips to Reengage Kids Who Have Checked Out for the School Year
Keeping your students engaged during the final weeks of school can be a challenge. The Free Spirit Advisory Board members are here to share their best advice for reengaging kids who have checked out for the school year. “Keeping kids … Continue reading