Original Article: http://highviewmindfulness.blogspot.com/2014/08/blog-post.html
Helping teachers survive in- and out of- the classroom
I sometimes have a fantasy that I will be exiled to a deserted island, and that I can only take with me a handful of books. What would I
Original Article: http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/encouragement-and-inspiration/books-on-positive-thinking
The Well-Balanced Teacher: How to Work Smarter and Stay Sane Inside the Classroom and Out is a new book by Mike Anderson. I heard his presentation at an ASCD conference and really enjoyed his perspective. He explains the
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
“DON’T HAVE A BAD DAY AT SCHOOL. AUTHOR MIKE ANDERSON HAS THE ANSWER”
Click here to listen to this podcast episode.
Check Out Education Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with EduTalk on BlogTalkRadio
Original Link: http://www.coreofeducation.com/2014/04/07/can-we-find-sanity-in-teaching/
ASCD Author Mike Anderson spent time with the Core to discuss his book The Well-Balanced Teacher: How to Work Smarter and Stay Sane Inside the Classroom and Out. We first met Anderson at ASCD 2014 in Los Angeles last month.
Original Presentation Link: http://www.ascd.org/programs/The-Whole-Child/whole-child-virtual-conference.aspx#anderson_m
Presenter: Mike Anderson, professional development specialist and consulting teacher for Northeast Foundation for Children
Mike Anderson is a teacher, writer, and consultant who works with teachers and schools across the United States and Canada. His book,
“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: http://www.wholechildeducation.org/blog/teaching-a-balance
Post submitted by Whole Child Blogger Meagan Nance
At 5:10 p.m., the events of the action-packed first day of the ASCD Annual Conference were starting to weigh heavily on the eyelids of the participants as they entered
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
Margaret Wilson talks with Mike Anderson about his new book
Responsive Classroom Newsletter:
November 2010
Margaret Wilson: I know that your own struggle with staying balanced and
Original Article: https://wonderofchildren.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/a-well-balanced-read/
# Previous blogs this summer focused on ways to keep life in balance with Lessons from a Yogi and Securing Your Oxygen Mask Before Helping Others. I certainly don’t have all the answers but I do know that
Archived webinar: The Well-Balanced Teacher, ASCD, September 29, 2010
Original Press Release Link: http://www.ascd.org/news-media/Press-Room/News-Releases/New-ASCD-Book-Helps-Stressed-Out-Educators.aspx
Alexandria, VA (09/22/10)—Combating teacher burnout can seem like an endless battle, but author Mike Anderson outlines practical steps for teachers to take ownership of their physical, mental, and emotional wellness in his new ASCD book,
Original Interview Link: http://www.wholechildeducation.org/assets/content/mx-newsletters/43350.html
How is it that some educators are able to address the health and safety of their students; remain supportive; engage and challenge each student; and then head home at the end of the day with enough
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