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Checking in. How are we doing? I hope everyone is doing well and caring for themselves the best they can!

This morning I've been thinking about a quote I once heard that states that we're the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. In general, but especially during these times of social-distancing, I've been considering how this might also be true of our thoughts. What are our 5 most common thoughts? How are they framing our perspective? Which of them should we "defriend" to support our mental health and well-being?

Take care, my friends. May you be happy, may you be healthy, and may you be at peace! ❤️✌️

"Having eyes, but not seeing beauty; having ears but not hearing music; having minds, but not perceiving truth; having hearts that are never moved and therefore never set on fire. These are the things to fear, said the headmaster" ~ Totto-Chan

Now and always, teach to and from the heart.

Here's a great book recommendation for parents and teachers to remind us of what can and should be at the heart of education. (IMHO)

Parents, you've been life-changing educators all along. Teachers, keep doing what you do best - care, connect, and inspire. We got this!

Trying to get myself into some healthy routines, but like everything else now, it can feel overwhelming.

A good reminder from Harvard Health that 10-15 minutes a day of mindfulness practices can have a profound effect on our mental, physical, & emotional health. Self-care is not selfish.

mathforlove.com Tiny Polka Dot is the playful way for children ages 3 – 8 and up to fall in love with numbers. With eye-catching, colorful cards and 16 easy-to-learn games, Tiny Polka Dot is built to grow with your child, teaching critical skills in counting, arithmetic, and logic along the way.

Here is an excellent framework & related practices for bringing into our distance-learning efforts. It helps us prioritize compassionate care & relationships. bit.ly/3dFcwQy

R - Rituals
E - Energize
A - Appreciate
L - Lighten
M - Mindful

A new REALM: IFSEL’s Tips for Distance Learning With many schools moving to Distance Learning during this pandemic, IFSEL is pulling from our collective and creative forces to support teachers to help students have virtual experiences full of human connection and joy in learning.

Some self-care help from NYT - How to Meditate

It's a solid introduction that incorporates techniques, guided meditations, and suggestions for developing your own practice.

How to Meditate Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.

While it can be tough to relinquish control, the more we're able to put our student/children in a position to lead their own learning experience, the more motivated and engaged they become.

Here are 28 instructional methods that you can use to co-create lessons with your kids.

28 Student-Centered Instructional Strategies - Student-centered teaching is teaching designed for the student. Done well, it can disarm some of the more intimidating parts of academia.

Plastic jugs + Elmer's glue + Crepe paper = Adorable Elephants. Thanks for the share!