Students can report to their classrooms at 7:45 each morning, where their teachers greet them as they hang up their jackets and bags before beginning their morning work. It’s a wonderful routine and a great way to start the day. But what happens when students arrive before 7:45, particularly before 7:30? At our school, students … Continue reading Every Lap Counts: A Better Start to Every Day
SQUIRREL SURVIVAL – Impromptu game out of necessity
Each morning before classes begin, students are welcome to head out to the track to walk, jog, or run a few laps. What a great way to start the day! For the most part, this routine works beautifully. Students come outside, make their way around the track while chatting with friends, and head inside to … Continue reading SQUIRREL SURVIVAL – Impromptu game out of necessity
Books: My Escape from Doomscrolling
I have a serious problem. Doomscrolling. According to the American Brain Foundation, doomscrolling is regularly reading or viewing disturbing current events, especially online, which can leave us feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Whether you’re consuming stories and perspectives on disease, natural disasters, political upheaval, or any other issue that increases your anger or fear, your brain is … Continue reading Books: My Escape from Doomscrolling