Sounded like a good blog idea – especially for this time of year! You know I’ve been writing a daily blog for over 5 years. That’s 365 blogs a year!!! Sometimes I do “repeats” but many nights I lay awake and go through my brain files trying to think of something new to share with you. Believe it or not, this is actually therapy for me! If I didn’t have my blog to think about I might get dementia or have to start playing bridge. Just kidding!
I don’t want to be a copy cat so I’m going to call my Sunday blogs “One Little Thing.” Each Sunday I will try to share one little thing that you can incorporate in your classroom that is simple and can add a little joy to your day. I once told teachers at a workshop, “I am not your meat and potatoes. I am your condiment.” You already have a curriculum and standards – I just want to try and add a little sugar or salt or ketchup to them to make them taste better.
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So, the “one little thing” this week is to bounce and jump for a minute. You could do this at morning meeting, between small groups or content areas, or whenever the children are restless. Have them stand and pretend to be a bouncing ball, jump rope, or do a silly dance. Play some happy music and watch the minute hand on the clock go around one time.
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Can’t hurt, and this “one little thing” might make those little brains work better and might put a smile on the faces of your “little things.”