Sno-Isle, the local library system, has produced a pamphlet, Countdown to Kindergarten: 100 Essential Picture Books that’s a starting place for great picture books to share with kids from age 3 to 10. Yep. I said 10. I read picture books to third graders and they love them. We use them as idea starters to… Read More »
Looking for brief notes to add to your kids (and maybe the adults in your life’s) lunch boxes? Here are a few suggestions inspired by www.BigLifeJournal.com to get you started. Feel free to send me any ideas you create so I can share them with others. Thanks! I love you Take care, polar bear Your… Read More »
Teachers Notebook has closed it’s site, effective September 14th of this year. All of my materials seen on that site are still available on my Pinterest pages (https://www.pinterest.com/annaeger/boards) and on Teachers Pay Teachers (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paddy-Eger-Strategies-For-Educating-America), as well as under the Educating America portion of my website http://www.paddyeger.com
Tis the season! Join me for a second book fest. Puyallup Festival of Books, Saturday, Oct. 6th from 1-4 PM at the Puyallup Public Library, located at 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup. WA 98371 (253-841-5454) I’ll have all of my books and materials available for purchase. You can also pick my brain about school-related issues:… Read More »
The internet has tons of great sites related to education. These are my top 3. (1) www.edutopia.com is a great resource for all kinds of articles on education that relate to parents as well as teachers. Check out these archived articles: 15 Questions to Replace ‘How Was School Today?’ Teaching Good Study Habits: Minute by… Read More »
Anxiety and stress can shut down thinking for young kids, teens and adults. Positive thinking and a few simple tricks help restore emotional, physiological and metacognition (brain) balance. Here are a few ideas to try. Build-up positives. ONE EXAMPLE: Observe the weather. Think of a time when something fun, funny or positive happened during similar… Read More »
Anxiety and stress can shut down thinking for young kids, teens and adults. Positive thinking and a few simple tricks help restore emotional, physiological and metacognition (brain) balance. Here are a few ideas to try. Step away from engaging in activities that build up your stress levels. Listen to music that relaxes your brain.It fills… Read More »
What can each of us to ensure a great tomorrow? Here are a few thoughts. Follow a simple, peace-filled routine. Get a good night’s sleep. Begin each day with positive thoughts and ample time to start the day with a clear plan. Eat a nutritious breakfast and prep a healthy snack for later during your… Read More »
Why do any of us checkout? We’re distracted, thinking about something that is more important to us at that moment. With kids, they may also be tired, not interested in what we’re talking about, or have a problem on their mind. Since we can’t peak inside their brains and even if we could, they might… Read More »
A friendly reminder and chart of student tasks. These help kids take on responsibility while kind of freeing up adults.