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Creativity and Healing With Art and Music Therapy

Stanford Childrens

Creative Arts Therapies Week (March 1723) is celebrated every third week of March during Child Life and Creative Arts month. Its an opportunity to celebrate the important role these Creative Arts therapists play in combining the benefits of creative expression and psychological support.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

SHAPE America

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! My classes dealt with snow, rain, thunder, and bitter cold windy days. And, most of our students learned to appreciate the outdoors.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Power of Rest – No More Plate Spinning

Relentless School Nurse

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Taking regular breaks can help prevent burnout and keep us motivated and engaged. Boosts Creativity: When we’re constantly working and pushing ourselves, it can be difficult to come up with new and innovative ideas.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Sometimes Fathers are the Mothers of Inventions

Relentless School Nurse

Annie has now teamed up with a friend and fellow creative, Adam Boyer, to bring an inspired idea to life in a BIG way. It’s about providing our Focus Posters Community with daily motivation and way-finders to thrive in the ordinary and extraordinary moments of their everyday lives. The product is called Focus Posters , .

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What is Your “Word of the Year” for 2024?

Relentless School Nurse

From incorporating the word into a vision board or journal to using it as a guiding principle for decision-making, the selected word can serve as a constant companion and a source of motivation throughout the year. T he practice of choosing a Word of the Year offers a meaningful approach to setting intentions and fostering personal growth.

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