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Steps for Creative Wellbeing for Teachers By Kelly Jean Sullivan

    data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens H <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> ow do you practice creative wellness? Tap into creativity to reduce stress and increase positive emotions. Takeaways: Join an art or pottery class. ... Try dance. ... Use the magic of music. ... Journal and doodle. ... Express yourself through poetry and writing. ... Try drama. ... Conceive of a photography project

Air Dry Clay and Students with autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

         data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Using air dry clay with students with autism is a great quick way to satisfy the sensory motor skills of the child. this ari dry clay I ahve found to be the best because it is NON-TOXIC AND WORRY-FREE:   Completely nontoxic , the clay is safe and suitable for young children ages 36 months and up. The clay is also designed to scrape easily off most surfaces, making cleanup a breeze. Is Crayola air dry clay good for modeling? This soft modeling material can either be reused or air dried to preserve your creation ; no baking is ever required. Smoother, finer, and less sticky than traditional clay, this 10 Things to Make with Air Dry Clay: Fun and Beautiful Projects Mini Textured Succulent

Small Group Rotations : Classroom Strategies By Kelly Jean Sullivan

       data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens   Set up your rotation schedule Ideally, you want 3-6 students per group, with your lowest groups having a lower number of students . You should aim for 4-5 total groups, no more than 6, so that you are able to meet with everyone several times per week. Once you've done that, decide how many groups you can see each day. What are the best strategies for small group instruction? Small Group Strategies and Individual Instruction Flexible Grouping. Nominal Brainstorming. Think-Pair-Share. Cooperative Learning Groups. Flash Cards. Interview. Group Discussion. Learning Centers.

Emotional teacher wellbeing By Kelly Jean Sullivan

     data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens   What is an emotionally healthy teacher for you? Emotionally intelligent teachers are  active in their orientation to students, work, and life . They are resilient in response to negative stress and less likely to overwhelm themselves with pessimism and strong, negative emotions What makes a good emotional support teacher? Emotional support teachers must have  problem-solving skills to effectively adapt lessons when students struggle to learn . Patience, compassion, positivity, and empathy are core values teachers must have to work with children living with emotional disturbance

Creative Wellness By Kelly Jean Sullivan

   data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> <amp-auto-ads type="adsens <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Creative wellness is  the idea that good health involves every aspect of your life, including how you express yourself . It's the idea that creativity is a part of you, and you must take care of it to remain healthy. Taking care of your creative self is an ongoing activity. What are the 9 dimensions of wellness? Many of us think of wellness in terms of physical and mental health. At Rollins, holistic wellness has nine interconnected dimensions:  physical, emotional, creative, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual