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Wrap Up the Year with Classroom Cheer
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The holiday season is officially here, and keeping students focused can feel like a tall order—but December can still be a meaningful time for learning. This month's newsletter is packed with festive activities designed to keep your students engaged while embracing the fun and magic of the season. It's all about purposeful learning, joyful moments, and simple ideas to finish the year strong! |
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Let's address the envelope!
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'Tis the season for trimming the tree, caroling, and holiday cards! I am one of those people who love to send and receive mail. I think I am a dying breed, but it gives me joy to create a holiday card and send it to my friends and family. Of course, this can be a prime teaching and learning opportunity. Do your students know how to properly address an envelope? While my kiddos were taught this skill at a young age, they just don’t get much practice and often forget the proper components and structure. So, why not take a moment and review this skill while there are plenty of envelopes to address? |
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Extend the Lesson: Seasonal Resources and Activities |
Coloring sheets, word puzzles, tinsel, glitter, and glue are just some of the items you’ll find scattered around many classrooms during the holidays. There are so many wonderful craft ideas and activities people have used to make the season a memorable one at school. Here’s a fun way to keep your students engaged in writing during December... |
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Kindness just feels good! As the hustle and bustle of the holidays approaches, consider teaching your students a little more about the effects of kindness. Allow them to learn that a simple random act of kindness may be the best gift to give this holiday season. Similar to an advent calendar, let us show you how to create your very own Kindness Calendar...
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Holiday Fun: Becoming a Wise Word Wrangler
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My family and I have played a really cool game throughout our years together. My wife and I thought it up when we were traveling on vacation several years ago, and it remains one of my all-time favorites (not sure anyone else agrees!!). It only requires a brain, a vocabulary, and a voice. It’s a kind of free-word association game. It is loosely modeled around the psychological test called “Free Association." Well, as a wordsmith, this game converts beautifully when you want to explore not only your innermost thoughts about life and experiences but also to become a wise word wrangler. |
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How to Manage Stress During the Holiday Season
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There are only a handful of shopping days left before Christmas! (Let that sink in for just a minute!) I know that Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but right about now, I’m feeling a little less than wonderful! The very idea that I have a million tasks left to do for my students and for my family stresses me out!
Do you feel the same? Let's take a moment to talk about stress and some instant stress relievers that you can implement today! |
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