A Conversation with Mike Anderson, Little Things First
This is part 3 of a four-part series on how to support educators in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
In this conversation with the Little Things First podcast hosts, Tracy
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With each school year comes the chance to be proactive about your health. You can fight off chronic low energy, constant sniffles and stress headaches before they pull
Original Article: http://teach.com/education-technology/healthy-habits-to-start-a-career-by-mike-anderson
The beginning of a teaching career is hectic and busy. There will be many days (and nights and weekends) when you will be overwhelmed and exhausted. Teaching is hard work, and when you’re on the steep end of
“Do School Cuts Lead to Stressed Students?“, a blog post by Sue Shellenbarger at the The Wall Street Journal, caught my eye recently. Shellenbarger cites a study of 10,700 parents and teachers of first graders that
Original Article: https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/blog/setting-good-goals
“My goal is to get into shape this year.”
“My resolution for this year is to get to know my students better.”
“I want to do more professional reading this year.”
“My goal is to give kids more
The school year is about to start! It’s an exciting time of year, but it’s also pretty hectic. There’s the physical space to set up, lessons and units to prepare, students and families to get to know, and meetings to
Original Article: https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/article/re-energize-yourself-when-fatigue-sets
A: I remind myself that in my life, just as in my classroom, certain things are non-negotiable. An important non-negotiable for me is exercise: I swim every morning before school. When I’m stressed, it’s tempting to think about