Professional Learning Activities

I have enjoyed all the PD sessions as they offer a wealth of information. I also enjoy reading articles and have listed a few below.

Articles I’ve enjoyed:

1. How to teach girls to be assertive - How to Raise Assertive and Confident Girls - Roots of Action

2. How to slow down a rushing student - Does Your Child Rush Through His Work? Here’s How To Slow Him Down – New York Family

3. How to communicate effectively with children - How to Communicate Effectively With Children (with Pictures) (wikihow.com)

4. Why many autistic girls are overlooked - Why Do Many Autistic Girls Go Undiagnosed? | Child Mind Institute

5. 7 ways to deal with sassy kids.

6. Positive behaviour strategies

Books:

Time to think – Nancy Kline

TEDTalk Videos:

1. Every Kid Needs a Champion - Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion | TED Talk

2. Failing at Normal - Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story | Jessica McCabe | TEDxBratislava - YouTube

3. How to learn from mistakes - Diana Laufenberg: How to learn? From mistakes | TED Talk

4. Teach teachers how to create magic - Christopher Emdin: Teach teachers how to create magic | TED Talk

5. Maths class need a takeover - Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover | TED Talk

Alexandra – Big Life Journal

Activities for Kids:

1.     My Daily Routine

2.     Compliments Jar

3.     My Mad Pad - venting notepad

4.     Growth Mindset Affirmations

5.     21 day family gratitude challenge

6.     Confidence

7.     I can cope with sadness

8.     Level your calm game – when children lose control

9.     Expectation Gratitude

Articles for Parents:

1.     3 ways that children can support children

2.     Help your child overcome the fear of making mistakes

3.     75 Conversation starters

4.     Phrases a child can use to stand up for themselves

5.     How to stay connected to your teen

6.     Did your child use a bad word?

7.     How to handle teasing?

8.     How to strengthen your family?

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