Monthly Archives September 2018

Constant busyness brings with it the temptation to skip over time-consuming relationship building and intentional kindness for the sake of accomplishing the “more important” things. When faced with so much to do, it is easy to prioritize tasks over time spent pouring into relationships—time that doesn’t have as clearly measurable “results.” However, as we all know, the “to do” lists never really end; therefore, recognizing that relationships need to trump tasks is significant. In addition, when we are willing to pour intentionally into relationships first, we can oftentimes accomplish those to do’s that follow more successfully and quickly. Check out
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Memory tricks, mnemonics, multi-sensory tools, artistic visualization, and many other tricks for learning can make a huge difference for our kids and students–especially those who have some learning differences or reading struggles. The important key to effective tools for learning, as obvious as it may sound, is finding what works for each individual. A trick that works incredibly well for one student may actually be a hindrance to another student’s learning. All of our kids are different, and finding what works for each is a difficult but essential component to successful learning. Watch our video blog from today to hear
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Body language can offer some really helpful cues when trying to stay one step ahead of our kids–whether in the classroom or at home. Being aware of what our kids’ body language is saying can tip us off to the need for a change in pace. Look for clues like excessive fidgeting, darting eyes, or blank stares. Upon noticing these or other body language cues, try incorporating some movement, throwing in an activity, or taking a game break. It may even be time to wrap things up for the day–while you can still do so on a positive note–praising your
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