Surprise Visuals & Manipulatives Catch Kids’ Attention

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Barbara Cleary

Hats off to teachers…it’s time for Mid-Week Focus to feature quick and easy attention-catching visuals… …colorful posters and cut-outs to tack up on a door or wall. …manipulatives to set out before the school day starts. NEWS POSTERS – If you…

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A New Garden of Creativity

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Here’s a quick way to catch and keep your students’ attention…ask them a question that poses an artistic array of answers about posies! (NOTE: If you’re on school break, “plant”…

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The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – Boosting Creativity

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Barbara Cleary

Hats off to teachers…it’s time for Mid-Week Focus! Mid-Week Focus is all about quick and easy ways to approach teaching to keep kids on task in any instructional setting. Let’s share insight and practical ideas. Let’s blend fun with function,…

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Meet Barbara
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.