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Come and learn from Dr. Sam Wang about the common myths about the brain as well as the incredible impact that the teaching of playful planning and self control can have on our childrens' future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05vitpSY1vU&feature=relmfu   Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning. She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses. Blog: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/warrenerica1 GSL Blog: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news Stores: www.GoodSensoryLearning.com/  Courses: http://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/ Newsletter Sign-up: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/694000 

A truly mindful education and the development of emotional intelligence begin with the environment in which students learn. The physical and emotional atmosphere of a classroom sets the tone for how students show up, engage, and feel throughout the day. When we intentionally create a space that feels calm, welcoming, and emotionally safe, we give learners permission to relax their nervous system, be present, and access their best thinking. A thoughtfully designed learning environment becomes more than a classroom. It becomes a sanctuary where students can breathe, reset, and reconnect with themselves. Soft lighting, natural elements, soothing colors, mindful corners,...

Many students struggle with math vocabulary, and this challenge becomes especially apparent when they are introduced to real numbers. Terms such as rational, irrational, integers, and whole numbers can feel abstract and confusing, leaving learners unsure of how to categorize and work with them. When the language itself becomes a barrier, students cannot fully grasp the math concepts behind the words. Understanding mathematical vocabulary requires strong language processing, listening accuracy, and attention to detail, yet traditional instruction often relies on passive learning or memorization. For many learners, this approach simply does not stick. To build true comprehension, students need opportunities...

I love to teach little kids the letters of the alphabet.  There are so many fun and creative ways to teach this fundamental skill!! 5 Letter Instruction Activities Your Children Will Surely Savor 1) Fill a tray with a light coating of sand, ground coffee, flour, or rice. Make sure that the tray is a contrasting color so that when the kids make the letters, they can see the surface of the tray underneath. 2) Form the individual letters out of food that starts with that letter. For example, make the letter B out of sliced bananas, carve the letter O...

Now you can take your favorite cookie recipe and cut the dough into the alphabet! You can use it for learning the letters, spelling names, and even making words and sentences. Learning Letters Can Be Fun and Delicious Now you can take your favorite cookie recipe and cut the dough into the alphabet! You can use it for learning the letters, spelling names, and even making words and sentences. If you don't want to use them for cookies, you could use it to cut up a pan of jello! Finally, if you want to make it into something that is...