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Do you use Class Dojo point in your classroom?
When my daughter told me about dojo points at her school i had no idea what exactly she was referring to. Let’s find out about class Dojo: Class Dojo is a tool that teachers can use in class from start to finish. Begin with a short Think-Pair-Share activity, using the timer and noise manager to keep…
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What is Content and Language Integrated Learning?
CLIL is an approach where students learn a subject and a second language at the same time. A science course, for example, can be taught to students in English and they will not only learn about science, but they will also gain relevant vocabulary and language skills. It’s important to note that CLIL is not…
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Learning outside the classroom – the forest pedagogy of the 21th Century
Α nationwide programme called “teaching outdoors” which aims to encourage schools and teachers to teach outdoors as often as they can and in all subjects, not necessarily but mainly in nature settings. We had known from previous research and from many vivid examples in Scotland, Norway, Finland and even Switzerland that learning out in nature works…
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5 Reasons to Participate in Theater
If you have a child with a flair for the dramatic, who loves to sing and dance, or wants to be part of a team without playing sports, theater may be the answer you are looking for. Participating in theater can expose kids to music, arts, culture, teamwork and more. Most of the benefits of…
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Top 10 Family Fitness Lifestyle Habits
A lifestyle of family fitness requires a commitment from your whole team. It will be much easier for children to accept—maybe even embrace—changes in their eating habits and activity levels if they are not going it alone. These recommendations apply to families in which someone needs to lose weight, and also to those families hoping to…
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8 Facts About Bullying Everyone Should Know
If your child is being bullied, it is important to address it right away. Start by listening and empathizing with what they are going through. Then, brainstorm ideas on how to best address the situation. Of course, reporting bullying that occurs at school is always the best option, but you want to be sure your…
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How to Set Goals for Your Child This School Year
Back-to-school is a natural opportunity for your child to set goals for the year. Doing so can help students succeed at school, while also learning the critical life skill of goal-setting. So, instead of limiting your preparations to stocking up on the right school supplies, consider helping your child think about what they hope to accomplish academically in…
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How Can You Ease Back-to-School Anxiety and Stress?
Back-to-school anxiety is normal and understandable. Many kids may feel anxious about going back to school after a long summer break. Others may feel nervous about starting school for the first time. Regardless of what the case may be, parents can help ease the transition back to school by being able to recognize the symptoms…
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How to Create a Successful Morning Routine for School
Those first mornings of the school year can be tough. But if you don’t get an efficient school morning routine in place as the kids go back to school, it may not get better later in the school year. Trying to remember everything that needs to be done can be a challenge, especially at the…
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How to Teach Kids Problem-Solving Skills
Kids face a variety of problems every day, ranging from academic difficulties to problems on the sports field. Yet few of them have a formula for solving those problems. The 5 Steps of Problem-Solving: Here are the steps to problem-solving: Identify the problem. Just stating the problem out loud can make a big difference for…
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How to Rediscover Your Sense of Self in Motherhood
There is something wonderful about being a mother. It is an experience like no other. But there is no doubt that motherhood changes you. As a result, you must redefine who you are despite all the responsibilities that come with being a mom. The key is to not allow the pursuit of being a good mother…
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How Much Screen Time Should Toddlers Have?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies younger than 18 months have no screen time at all. The exception to this rule is video chatting with family members or friends. Toddlers 18 months to 24 months old can start to enjoy some high-quality programming and apps alongside a parent or caregiver. Kids two…
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How to talk my kids about hot issues…
There are some ways which help parents to deal with some hot questions their children’s make from a very early age…this does not mean that parents encourage them do some things any earlier. Instead they show their kids that they can talk with them for information and help. Give your children the choice to want…
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