Reading is a great way to reduce stress and practice self-care. It can also be an excellent form of professional learning. In this episode of the Cultivating Connection podcast we share the benefits of reading, what we’re currently reading, how to make more time in your schedule for reading and how to have fun with reading for professional learning.
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After COVID cancelled basically everything in spring 2020, we paused for a bit and weren’t sure where to go next since we’d just nicely started hosting in-person learning retreats to blend professional learning and wellness activities for teachers. Eventually, were inspired to create a new way for teachers to learn, connect and share while also
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Join us for fun, daily challenges for educators from January 2-9, 2021. It is a strange experience being a teacher right now and we want to give you the boost you need to start 2021 off right, even while dealing with a pandemic! Connect with a community of educators as we have some fun and share ideas. We’ll
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Have you ever learned something the hard way? We’ve both been on the receiving end of some tough life lessons involving stress and burnout, and we want to make sure that our teacher colleagues don’t make the same mistakes we have in the past. We’ve been guilty of working non-stop, thinking that we need to do more and
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Dear teacher, 2020 has been a unique year for you. Never before have you been stretched and pushed to adapt like this. Never before has our education system changed so much in just one year. I’ve seen you handle what feels like a million different things this year… You’ve taught online, maybe for the first
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“The wisest one-word sentence? Breathe.” – Terri Guillemets Our wellness journey has led us to developing many different practices to help us feel our best. Something we discovered through yoga is different breathing practices. Certain breathing practices have the ability to reduce stress, balance energy levels, improve respiratory and cardiovascular functioning, and boost immunity. One
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As educators, our mental health needs to be a priority. We value teacher wellness and encourage all educators to take time for self-care. We even blend teacher wellness with our professional learning opportunities because we know that it’s vital for educators to be successful. For example, we offer monthly guided wellness practices to members of
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We are learning the value of taking care of ourselves a little more each year. We are passionate about our work and we tend to “go hard” when we’re working on something. But, we’ve also learned how important it is to make time for restoring and recharging so we can be at our best. It
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As we face the stresses of distance teaching, balancing work with family and coping with a global pandemic, it’s important to prioritize wellness. Here’s a list of home fitness resources curated by teachers!
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As we head back to school, we are excited and energized for another great year of collaboration and learning. Devon and I are both very passionate educators that believe strongly in doing our best for our students. Sometimes the whirlwind of teaching, presenting, learning and “life” can leave us feeling pretty depleted. In the past,
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