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, and LET’S ALL – TEACHERS…
The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – Attention-Grabbing Games
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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Posted in Attentionology for K-5 Teachers, Mid-Week Focus
Posted in Attentionology for K-5 Teachers, Mid-Week Focus
The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – Games Research
Hats off to teachers and to research for my blog – time-consuming but well worth it! I’m researching GAMES TEACHERS USE TO CATCH AND KEEP KIDS’ ATTENTION. My research will form a base for an upcoming Mid-Week Focus post. If you…
The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – 2012 in review
Hats off to teachers…it’s time for Mid-Week Focus! Happy New Year! What’s under the magic hat today? The WordPress.com stats “helper monkeys;” they’ve prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. The report was published on 12/31/12. Here’s an excerpt:…
The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – Comforting Kids
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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Posted in Attentionology for K-5 Teachers, Mid-Week Focus
Posted in Attentionology for K-5 Teachers, Mid-Week Focus
The Magic Hat – Mid-Week Focus – Research Break
Hats off to teachers…and this Wednesday I’m on a break researching more magic to put under the hat…the amazing power of animals to catch and keep kids’ attention with specific links to curriculum goals. Check back with Attentionology for K…
Posted in Attentionology for K-5 Teachers, Mid-Week Focus
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.
