TL;DR: People with a fixed mindset do not believe qualities can be changed while those with a growth mindset believe qualities can be developed and strengthened through hard work. Having a growth mindset leads to hope and optimism which helps overcome obstacles. A story is shared about a student who was a troubled teen but turned her life around with … Read More
Planning Series Part 6—Efficient Effective Lesson Planning
This is the last installment of the Planning Series! In this episode, you’ll receive five more strategies for creating efficient lesson plans that save you time and engage more students. Liked this series? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Lindsay can be found on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Twitter: @lindsayblyons Read episode blog here. Episode Freebie: Streamlined Lesson … Read More
Caring for Our Minds
TL;DR: Why don’t we talk more about self-care that can occur during the work day? The goal of meditation is not to take a mindful minute each day, but to eventually be able to find mindful moments in every part of the day. Have students use a tool like a T-chart to focus on what I CAN control vs. what … Read More
Many Gifts to Discover
TL;DR: When we open our eyes to see atypical things as gifts, we find more to treasure as we grow our capacity to feel joy. Learn to practice mindful moments of deeper gratitude when we begin to discover and see more things as gifts. We can see words as gifts to us. We can give the gift of words by … Read More
Cue the Celebrations! How to Celebrate in Schools Today!
TL;DR: Celebrating is like a skill that gets easier with practice. Start by teaching students why and how we celebrate as a class by keeping a list of celebrations to share publicly each day or privately through a weekly personal journal. Celebrate students by sharing messages via email, communication apps like SeeSaw, Post-it notes, or on desks with dry-erase markers. … Read More