Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! At the start of a new school year or term, it’s smart to encourage children to pay attention to safety… …on the way to and from school …in school…
Attention on Safety!
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Focus Attention on Uncool Negative Consequences
Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! In the world of sports and other arenas, news may sometimes convey a message that’s difficult for teachers and parents to counter… the message? It’s cool to break rules…
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Help Kids Become “Minute Masters”
Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Try this Short Shot – a one and done idea to improve your students ability to stay focused for longer than the time it takes to say “Short Shot!”…
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Use Creative Road Signs to Pave the Way to Smart Vacations
Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! In summertime (Northern Hemisphere) or winter (Southern Hemisphere), vacation time is… a time when many children go “on the road” with family or friends to destinations near and far.…
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What’s Trending at Anniversary Time
Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! From a teacher’s perspective, “some things never change…” “things” like developing and following a curriculum to help children master grade level skills as they maturate through school. That said,…
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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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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.
