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Let’s Encourage Kindness!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! There’s no better time than now to focus attention on the importance of kindness in our world today. Teachers have the opportunity to involve students in character building activities that demonstrate…

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Set Up a KITES Club for Kids – Not What You Think!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Sunny breezy days and kites are made for each other, like kids and the sense of freedom that vacations bring. Most kids love to fly colorful kites with streaming…

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Fall Into the Holidays!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! At the end of October in many parts of the world, teachers, students and parents begin to tumble headlong into the holiday season… …like brightly colored leaves falling from autumnal…

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The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – Preventing Bullying

Posted on August 1, 2012 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. Please send yours in a comment.…

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