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Grow Creative Minds with a Garden of Learning

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! This time of year poses an ideal time to take learning outdoors. Grow creative minds with a garden of learning by directing your students’ attention to a garden near your…

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Decorate Trees in Any Season to Catch Kids’ Attention and Help Them Learn!

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Arbor Day, 2018, at least in the US, was celebrated at the end of last month, on Friday, April 27. For teachers who want to help students become good stewards…

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Coach K Weighs in on Winning Character Traits and Teaching

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

In the US, the National Basketball Association’s Championship Series runs hot each year. By now, the season’s college basketball is in the history books, but some memories linger… Mention the nickname Coach K, to anyone who is familiar at all with the…

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Pop Goes the Book!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! There’s an old song in the English language that ends with the lyrics…“Pop goes the weasel!” The origin of this little nursery rhyme has a connection to “jack-in-the-box toys”…

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Snap & Clap To Tune Kids In – The Attentionology Tipster

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! The Attentionology Tipster today tunes into rhythmic ways to communicate important information to students. Snapping to Catch Attention – Students in grades K – 5 don’t expect a teacher to “break into”…

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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! In sunshine or rain, creative teachers find engaging ways to celebrate Earth Day outdoors or inside. April 22 is designated as Earth Day in the United States and over 190…

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A Winning Theme: Grow a Love of Learning in a Garden of Learning!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Winning themes in K – 5 classrooms help teachers grow a love of learning in children… a love that will hopefully bloom year after year. One of the best…

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Attentionology Celebrates Its Eighth Anniversary Helping Teachers Meet Tough Challenges

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Attentionology is celebrating our eighth anniversary this month helping teachers meet tough challenges that increase each year. Since I began publishing Attentionology in March, 2010, the numbers continue to skyrocket. What numbers?…

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Share Irish Fun to Catch Kids’ Attention!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! In March, it’s time to grab a shamrock and get ready to share the luck and laughter o’ the Irish to help kids learn. No need to BE Irish…

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AND…The Envelope, Please. Host Your Own Attentie Awards!

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Barbara Cleary

Hi and welcome back to Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers! Coming next Sunday in the US…the Academy Awards, affectionately known as “The Oscars,” a glamorous event to honor the best films of 2017. In addition to American movies, films with ties…

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