Post 2016 Olympics – Coach K on Winning Character Traits

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Start School on the Court of Good Character – Teachers and students worldwide are transitioning from the excitement of August’s Olympic Games to the start of a new school

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Get Sporty Ahead of 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio are fast approaching. Get sporty ahead of the opening ceremonies on Friday, August 5 to encourage kids to watch the games. “Win gold playing

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Create Attention-Getting Bulletin Boards!

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Every time I walk the halls of a school where I visit to teach writing, I look for attention-getting bulletin boards… ways to turn visual resources into attentionology tools.

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Barbara Cleary has been serving as a resource to hundreds of educators for more than 25 years. An award-winning writer, producer, teacher, and trainer, Barbara’s focus is on offering easy, fun tools and tricks that support K-5 curricula and assist teachers with classroom management.
Quick tips for common classroom conundrums: K-5
Situation: Students are acting sluggish in class.

Solution: Show "The BIG E," for ENERGY, an enlarged letter E (or other first letter for the word energy in your alphabet), available in craft stores. Remind the class that energy is a must-have item to get good work done. Tell the class to show you "The BIG E!"

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