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<channel><title><![CDATA[Heart 2 Teach - BLOG]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[BLOG]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:57:53 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Easy Side Hustle for Teachers! **Must Read**]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/easy-side-hustle-for-teachers-must-read]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/easy-side-hustle-for-teachers-must-read#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:00:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/easy-side-hustle-for-teachers-must-read</guid><description><![CDATA[It's true and it works! I am claiming back my time and my FREEDOM with this easy side hustle!As a teacher, you're no stranger to working hard and multitasking. But what if you could turn some of that dedication into extra income, without sacrificing your evenings to grading or tutoring?&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s a side hustle that&rsquo;s gaining momentum among educators: selling MRR (Master Resell Rights) digital products online.&#128161; What Is an MRR Product?&nbsp;MRR stands for Master Resell Rights [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#000000" size="3">It's true and it works! I am claiming back my time and my FREEDOM with this easy side hustle!</font><br /><br /><font color="#000000">As a teacher, you're no stranger to working hard and multitasking. But what if you could turn some of that dedication into <strong>extra income</strong>, without sacrificing your evenings to grading or tutoring?&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">Here&rsquo;s a side hustle that&rsquo;s gaining momentum among educators: <strong>selling MRR (Master Resell Rights) digital products online.</strong></font><br /><br /><font color="#000000">&#128161; What Is an MRR Product?&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">MRR stands for <strong>Master Resell Rights</strong> &mdash; digital products (like ebooks, online courses, planners, or templates) that you <strong>buy once</strong>, and then you're legally allowed to <strong>resell them to others</strong> and keep 100% of the profit.&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">No need to create the product yourself. It&rsquo;s already done &mdash; you just focus on marketing and selling.</font><br /><br /></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:7px;*margin-top:14px'><a href='https://stan.store/SimoneHeart/p/get-digital-dynasty-ebook-w-master-resell-rights' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/black-modern-marketing-free-guide-mockup-instagram-post.png?1749277244" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><br /><font color="#000000">&#127919; Why MRR Products Are Perfect for Teachers:</font><br /><font color="#000000"><strong>&#9989; Low startup cost</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; HUGE Plus!</font><br /><font color="#000000"><strong>&#9989; No tech background needed</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Most come with setup guides</font><br /><font color="#000000"><strong>&#9989; Flexible schedule</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Sell at your own pace, during evenings or weekends</font><br /><font color="#000000"><strong>&#9989; Use your skills</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Teachers already know how to explain, guide, and communicate &mdash; that&rsquo;s 90% of sales!</font><br /><br /><a href="https://stan.store/SimoneHeart/p/get-digital-dynasty-ebook-w-master-resell-rights" target="_blank">&#128717;&#65039;&nbsp;</a><font color="#000000">Here's the Product I Recommend:&nbsp;</font><strong><a href="https://stan.store/SimoneHeart/p/get-digital-dynasty-ebook-w-master-resell-rights" target="_blank"><font color="#1d07c2">Digital Dynasty</font></a></strong><br /><font color="#000000">I personally use this MRR product that&rsquo;s&nbsp;<strong>ready-to-sell</strong>&nbsp;and perfect for beginners. It comes with:</font><br /><font color="#000000">&#9989; A done-for-you digital product that&rsquo;s 100% ready to sell<br />&#9989; The exact ad strategy used to generate sales daily<br />&#9989; How to set everything up with just one tool<br />&#9989; A no-face, no-fluff content method</font><br /><br /><font color="#000000">&#128073;&nbsp;</font><strong><a href="https://stan.store/SimoneHeart/p/get-digital-dynasty-ebook-w-master-resell-rights" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">Click&nbsp;</font><font color="#1e08cc">HERE</font><font color="#000000">&nbsp;to check out the product!</font></a></strong><br /><font color="#000000">It&rsquo;s everything you need to get started with your first digital product business &mdash; even if you have zero experience.</font><br /><br /><font color="#000000">&#128105;&zwj;&#127979; <strong>Teacher Tip:</strong> Make It Work for You!&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">You don&rsquo;t have to be &ldquo;salesy&rdquo; &mdash; just be real. Share your journey on social media or talk about how you're using the side hustle to save for classroom supplies, debt payoff, or summer adventures. People love supporting educators!</font><br /><br /><font color="#000000">&#128172; <strong>Final Thoughts:</strong>&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">If you&rsquo;re a teacher looking to add a flexible stream of income,&nbsp;<strong>selling MRR digital products</strong>&nbsp;is a smart and scalable way to do it. With a low barrier to entry and huge potential, it&rsquo;s one of the easiest ways to earn online &mdash; without adding stress to your school day.</font><br /><br /><font color="#000000">&#128188; <strong>Ready to get started?</strong>&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">&#128073;&nbsp;</font><a href="https://chatgpt.com/#"><strong>Grab the MRR product I use</strong></a><font color="#000000">:&nbsp;</font><strong><a href="https://stan.store/SimoneHeart/p/get-digital-dynasty-ebook-w-master-resell-rights" target="_blank"><font color="#0d01d0">CLICK HERE</font></a></strong><br /><br /><strong><font color="#23b90a" size="6">HAPPY SUMMER!!!</font></strong></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NINE easy Games to use in your online zoom class]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/eight-easy-games-to-use-in-your-online-zoom-class]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/eight-easy-games-to-use-in-your-online-zoom-class#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[education]]></category><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/eight-easy-games-to-use-in-your-online-zoom-class</guid><description><![CDATA[ Dear Teacher,Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication while teaching your students remotely. Most likely you have had to learn to use some type of new communication platform to stay connected with your students. If you're like me, maybe you have become a ZOOMER! Here are some FUN, FREE, VIRTUAL Games to keep students engaged while honing your ZOOMING skills!Happy Teaching!&#8203;       1. Charades  	#element-6e05ca30-26c8-48bd-bc43-73b1e6b8878c .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  fl [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:11px;*margin-top:22px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/277207906.jpg?1587161515" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><font size="4">Dear Teacher,</font><br /><br />Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication while teaching your students remotely. Most likely you have had to learn to use some type of new communication platform to stay connected with your students. If you're like me, maybe you have become a <strong><a href="http://zoom.us" target="_blank">ZOOMER</a></strong>! Here are some FUN, FREE, VIRTUAL Games to keep students engaged while honing your ZOOMING skills!<br /><br /><font size="4">Happy Teaching!</font><br />&#8203;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">1. <a href="https://randomlistgenerator.com/charades-words" target="_blank">Charades</a></h2>  <div id="286374199190394416"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-6e05ca30-26c8-48bd-bc43-73b1e6b8878c .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9f8dd;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-6e05ca30-26c8-48bd-bc43-73b1e6b8878c" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:273px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:11px;*margin-top:22px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/how-to-play-charades-featured.jpg?1587165031" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span><div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><a href="https://randomlistgenerator.com/charades-words" target="_blank">Charades&nbsp;</a></strong><span>is a games that translates easily to Zoom. You can play as a whole class activity or split the class into teams. The student, or teacher, who's acting out the charade can use the Zoom "spotlight" feature. The class/team has one minute (or whatever time limit you want to use) to figure out the charade.<br /><br />&#8203;You can use this free&nbsp;</span><strong><a href="https://randomlistgenerator.com/charades-words" target="_blank">Charades Idea Generator</a></strong><span>&nbsp;to choose your words and phrases or come up with them on your own.&nbsp;</span>&#8203;</div><hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">2. Name, Place, Animal, Thing</h2>  <div id="269077899782889168"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-91910914-4a84-4f15-afdb-5b975710efc5 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #c9f8a9;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-91910914-4a84-4f15-afdb-5b975710efc5" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph">This is one of my Zoom favorites and great fun for older kiddos. To play, pick a letter. Each student has to list a famous person's name, a place, an animal, and a thing that begins with that letter. The first person to type them into the Zoom Chat wins!</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">3. <a href="https://www.bingomaker.com/web-app/free-virtual-bingo-game/" target="_blank">Bingo</a>!</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:52.108843537415%; padding:0 15px;">											<div id="590063657853410637"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-cf1dbd99-99f4-45c6-b935-1f8e01479146 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #f6aaf0;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-cf1dbd99-99f4-45c6-b935-1f8e01479146" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph">I don't know any child who does not love BINGO. Hosting a game online is simple with this <strong><a href="https://myfreebingocards.com/" target="_blank">Free Virtual Bingo Game</a></strong>.&nbsp; Amp up the fun with prizes. For example, allow the winning student to have a homework pass or let them pick out a silly hat for you to wear during the next online lesson. Get creative and have fun with it.</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:47.891156462585%; padding:0 15px;">											<div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:17px;"></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/bingo.png?1587162467" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">4. <a href="https://playtaboo.com/" target="_blank">Taboo</a>&nbsp;(Fantabulous)</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:45.714285714286%; padding:0 15px;">											<div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:78px;"></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/thinking-girl.jpg?1587164488" alt="Picture" style="width:306;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:54.285714285714%; padding:0 15px;">											<div id="564391710575694500"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-b622dc57-ca01-4bab-b06b-21d4bfe5237c .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #f8c7a9;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-b622dc57-ca01-4bab-b06b-21d4bfe5237c" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph"><span><strong><a href="https://playtaboo.com/" target="_blank">Fantabulous</a></strong> is a game similar to Taboo where the group divides into two teams (or more), and for each round the team selects a clue giver. The clue giver tries to get his or her team to guess the main word. You can either do it by saying one word at a time below, or by saying anything EXCEPT those words, or by picking only two words on the list. You make the rules! This free&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://playtaboo.com/" target="_blank">GAME</a></strong> also has a score sheet.</span></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">5. <a href="https://www.randomtriviagenerator.com/" target="_blank">tRIVIA</a></h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:65.30612244898%; padding:0 15px;">											<div id="664526614686037723"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-4cd592bf-9028-4d98-82b0-d56dd9cf2728 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #f8eaa9;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-4cd592bf-9028-4d98-82b0-d56dd9cf2728" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph">Use <strong><a href="https://www.randomtriviagenerator.com/" target="_blank">Trivia</a></strong> on Zoom to learn and teach fun facts. Pose your question to the class. Students respond via Zoom Chat. You can also use this method to review lesson content. Click <strong><a href="https://www.randomtriviagenerator.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong> for a free&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.randomtriviagenerator.com/" target="_blank">Random Trivia</a></strong> generator.</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:34.69387755102%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/trivia_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">6. <a href="https://scattergoriesonline.net/" target="_blank">Scattergories</a></h2>  <div id="640144108428727028"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-56c2c7e7-dbbc-451f-b6ab-f814db7aa667 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #f6aaf0;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-56c2c7e7-dbbc-451f-b6ab-f814db7aa667" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong><a href="https://scattergoriesonline.net/" target="_blank">Scattergories</a></strong> is a fun game to play while Zooming with your students. To play, use this <strong>F</strong></span><strong><a href="https://scattergoriesonline.net/" target="_blank">ree Game Generator</a></strong><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>and send each person a link to the game. The rules are simple: there is one letter and five categories (things like "school supplies," "book title," and "boy's name"). You have one minute to come up with a word that fits in each category and starts with the chosen letter.&nbsp;</span></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">7. <a href="https://www.boggle.online/" target="_blank">Boggle</a></h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:29.115646258503%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/boggle.jpg?1587163241" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:70.884353741497%; padding:0 15px;">											<div id="250013996473011879"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-08900c9e-d80a-48ec-9db9-e0200f8ce367 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #c9f8a9;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-08900c9e-d80a-48ec-9db9-e0200f8ce367" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(84, 84, 84)">The goal of <strong><a href="https://www.boggle.online/" target="_blank">Boggle</a></strong> is to find words within the random combination of letters on the dice in the game. Teacher Zoomers simply share your screen and let the fun begin. Use this free <strong><a href="https://www.boggle.online/" target="_blank">Boggle Online</a></strong> game to get started.</span></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">8. <a href="https://www.treasure.run/" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt</a></h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:58.91156462585%; padding:0 15px;">											<div id="414797149523724542"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-b5586217-462a-4362-a195-4b04434f0a78 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9f8dd;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-b5586217-462a-4362-a195-4b04434f0a78" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph">This is a fun, virtual way to go looking for treasure. First select&nbsp;6 hiding places on the <strong><a href="https://www.treasure.run/" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt</a></strong> generator. It will create clues for you to tell your students, solve together and ultimately find the <strong><a href="https://www.treasure.run/" target="_blank">treasure</a></strong>. Happy Hunting!</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:41.08843537415%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/jeshoots-com-lkrecvzeojq-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:27.853260869565%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">9. JEOPARDY</h2>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:72.146739130435%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://jeopardylabs.com/' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/jeop.png?1658894461" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div id="847229299420974677"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-de57943f-2d5a-480c-85c3-3f437a93eac8 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9f8dd;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 10px;  border-top-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 10px;  border-top-right-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;}</style><div id="element-de57943f-2d5a-480c-85c3-3f437a93eac8" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div class="paragraph"><strong>JeopardyLabs</strong>&nbsp;allows you to create a customized jeopardy template without PowerPoint. &nbsp;Building your own jeopardy template easy. Just use the&nbsp;simple editor to get your game up and running OR.... find a Jeopardy Game on Any Subject!&nbsp;You can browse other jeopardy templates created by other people and use for <strong>FREE</strong>! My students loved using this tool as review!</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 80%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:80%;"></hr> <div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden; width: 80%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><br /><font size="6">&#8203;Happy <strong style=""><a href="https://zoom.us/" target="_blank">ZOOMING</a></strong> Teachers!</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make Organization Manageable *Freebie Alert*]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/make-organization-manageable-freebie-alert]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/make-organization-manageable-freebie-alert#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 01:39:25 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><category><![CDATA[routine]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/make-organization-manageable-freebie-alert</guid><description><![CDATA[ &#8203;I know I'm not the only one....between being a mommy, wife, teacher, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera... keeping all of the different roles straight is overwhelming and can seem impossible at times. I try my best to keep it together with list after list, sticky note after sticky note and needless to say.... lists get lost and sticky notes lose their "sticky". If you're anything like me, you need to keep track of&nbsp;E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G&nbsp;just to make sure you get it all finished and stay [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:19px;*margin-top:38px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/paico-oficial-4ikcfhypdgi-unsplash.jpg?1609218709" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;display:block;">&#8203;I know I'm not the only one....between being a mommy, wife, teacher, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera... keeping all of the different roles straight is overwhelming and can seem impossible at times. I try my best to keep it together with list after list, sticky note after sticky note and needless to say.... <font color="#8640ae">lists get lost and sticky notes lose their "<em>sticky</em>"</font>. <span>If you're anything like me, you need to keep track of&nbsp;</span><strong>E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G</strong><span>&nbsp;just to make sure you get it all finished and stay on task. I often make "</span><strong><em><font color="#8640ae">To Do</font></em></strong><span>" lists but keeping up with them is a&nbsp;</span><strong>huge</strong><span>&nbsp;hassle. They get halfway done and then get forgotten, tossed, or used as a coloring sheet by my little one and "the list goes on"...literally! I have also tried store bought planners. You know the kind, with the usual calendars and blank space but I have never found one to suit my&nbsp;</span><strong>specific</strong><span>&nbsp;needs...<br />&#8203;<br />&#8203;</span>There has got to be a <strong>better way</strong> to keep it all together and I'm determined to make organization and time management work for me in <strong>2021</strong>! So what am I going to do about it? Well, I've designed a <strong><a href="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/lifestyle_planner_good_vibes__2_.pdf" target="_blank"><font color="#8640ae">LIFESTYLE PLANNER</font></a></strong> that I am using in 2021 to <font color="#8640ae">level up</font> my life.<br />&#8203;This set of printables was inspired by my own <em>day to day</em> chaos.&nbsp;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/lifestyle_planner_good_vibes__4_.pdf" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">DOWNLOAD your FREE LIFESTYLE PLANNER</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:52.108843537415%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;">&#8203;This <strong>LIFESTYLE PLANNER</strong> will allow you to take back control of your days and stay focused on what's important to you. The variety of printables allows you to track projects, goals, habits, self care and finances. And I want you to have it too!&nbsp;The best part is you get to decide what planner pages you want to print and use specific to you and your lifestyle!&nbsp;<br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:47.891156462585%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='154646135145188168-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:0px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>This is the first&nbsp;Lifestyle Planner in&nbsp;my&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/binderzbydesign/" target="_blank">new line of printable planners&nbsp;</a><span>to help you stay organized.&nbsp;And it's&nbsp;</span><strong>FREE</strong><span>! Okay, so maybe that's the best part. LOL</span><br /><br /><font size="5">Let's level up and get organized together in 2021!</font><br /><span>Click below and enjoy!</span><br /><br /><span>Happy Planning,</span><br /><strong><em><font color="#f907e7">Simone<br />&#8203;</font></em></strong><br /></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/lifestyle_planner_good_vibes__4__1.pdf" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">DOWNLOAD your FREE LIFESTYLE PLANNER</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='https://www.instagram.com/binderzbydesign/' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/stay-organized-1_orig.png" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;display:block;"><font size="4">Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/binderzbydesign/" target="_blank">BINDERZBYDESIGN</a> on Instagram for New Lifestyle Planner releases!</font></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Ideas to Keep Learning Engaging at Home]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/eight-ideas-to-keep-learning-engaging-at-home]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/eight-ideas-to-keep-learning-engaging-at-home#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:40:24 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[education]]></category><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/eight-ideas-to-keep-learning-engaging-at-home</guid><description><![CDATA[Games! Games! Games!  Post may contain Affiliate Links.   Studies have shown that&nbsp;students who played games as part of their regular curriculum were significantly more engaged, and outperformed their peers on both factual knowledge and depth of knowledge. Learning games happen often in the classroom but let's bring the learning games home. Children learn best when they're having fun. Here are eight fun ideas to keep your kiddos engaged during distance learning or anytime you want to bring l [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Games! Games! Games!</h2>  <div class="paragraph"><em><font size="1">Post may contain Affiliate Links.</font></em></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:169px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/jonathan-borba-eljfqmmbguk-unsplash.jpg?1588041789" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><font color="#2a2a2a">Studies have shown that&nbsp;students who played games as part of their regular curriculum were significantly more engaged, and outperformed their peers on both factual knowledge and depth of knowledge. Learning games happen often in the classroom but let's bring the learning games home. Children learn best when they're having fun. Here are eight fun ideas to keep your kiddos engaged during distance learning or anytime you want to bring learning fun to the house. Put away that paper/pencil activity and let's get engaged!</font></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="522274145219470299"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-50d32925-3e2b-4b1e-8ff9-4eef996d3fda .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9f8dd;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-50d32925-3e2b-4b1e-8ff9-4eef996d3fda" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><h2 class="wsite-content-title">Four Corners</h2><div class="paragraph">The "Four Corners" activity is a fun&nbsp;activity that takes very little preparation. Before doing the activity, you will want to create four&nbsp;signs,&nbsp;each with a different response&nbsp;on it, depending on what you want to practice with your child. Post each response sign in one of the four corners in a room of your home. Then pose a question to your child.<br /><br /><strong>For example</strong>, let's say you want your child to practice identifying short vowel sounds. I would create 4 signs, each with a different vowel and hang them around the living room. Then I would say a word for them to identify the vowel sound, like "bat". Instead of them just telling me it's a <em>short a </em>word, they would go to the corner that has the sign with "Short A" on it.<br /><br />Children will love the challenge of seeing how many they can get right and you can use this activity for any subject matter and to practice with any age. Below are some Four Corner ideas I have used with my own children.<br /><br />short vowels&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;multiplication&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;sight words&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;geography<br />long vowels&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; division&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; parts of speech&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;historical figures<br />number recognition&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;subtraction&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;text features&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; historical events<br />letter recognition&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;addition&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;fractions&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;definitions<br /><br /></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="738807812418372233"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-4103745d-78a7-4968-9e9c-aa1192ef0be5 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9e4f8;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-4103745d-78a7-4968-9e9c-aa1192ef0be5" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><h2 class="wsite-content-title">Beach Ball</h2><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:60%; padding:0 15px;">											<div class="paragraph">I don't know any child who doesn't love to throw a ball around. Here is what you'll need: a beach ball and a permanent marker. That's it! To play, blow up the beach ball and use the marker to write questions/topics in each section of the ball. For example, my son needs to practice his sight words. I write different sight words in each section of the beach ball. We toss is back and forth and when he catches it, whichever word is facing him, he has to read the word to me. I also use this method to help him practice his math facts. This can be used with a variety of subject matter. Consider keeping score to add another level of competitiveness.&nbsp;<br /><br /><em>*TIP: To <strong>re-use </strong>the beach ball, use nail polish remover to take the permanent marker off.</em></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:40%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/francesca-grima-kyhxirwman0-unsplash.jpg?1588038785" alt="Picture" style="width:247;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="960452935451239247"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-519ff17a-9cf6-4a3c-98cf-738c5ec1b297 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #f8eaa9;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-519ff17a-9cf6-4a3c-98cf-738c5ec1b297" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><h2 class="wsite-content-title">Hoop it Up</h2><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:34.532374100719%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/annie-spratt-ajn7zurq1wg-unsplash.jpg?1588040803" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:65.467625899281%; padding:0 15px;">											<div class="paragraph">For this activity all you need is a ball and a hoop (or laundry basket). Simply ask your child practice questions and for every one they get correct, they get to shoot a shot.&nbsp; This game can be used with a variety of subject matter.&nbsp;</div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="108181424442143224"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-3f33485c-5118-4a74-b7f5-95338dfd562c .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9f8dd;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-3f33485c-5118-4a74-b7f5-95338dfd562c" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:75.395683453237%; padding:0 15px;">											<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Go Long</h2><div class="paragraph"><font size="4">&#8203;Grab a football and head outside. For every answer your child gets correct, they "go long" for a catch. Great fun for your child athletes! You can use this practice learning from various subjects.</font></div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:24.604316546763%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/dave-adamson-xxqnsborcju-unsplash.jpg?1588040924" alt="Picture" style="width:132;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="843621625357976751"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-7fca4475-2846-43b0-9926-7cac385622f6 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9e4f8;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-7fca4475-2846-43b0-9926-7cac385622f6" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><h2 class="wsite-content-title">Swatter</h2><div class="paragraph">All you need is a fly swatter and some flashcards. This is especially fun to practice sight words with younger kids. Tape the words to a wall or lay the words around the floor (if you don't want to put tape on the walls). Call out a sight word and your child has to smack the card with the swatter. Thwack!</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="599909864843121379"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-b753fa21-c727-49ab-9547-93d79aa884a2 .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #f8eaa9;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-b753fa21-c727-49ab-9547-93d79aa884a2" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:67.913669064748%; padding:0 15px;">											<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Caption It</h2><div class="paragraph">Most kids I know have a favorite television show or a few... Put on their favorite show, turn <strong>OFF </strong>the volume and turn <strong>ON</strong> the captions. They will have to use picture clues and read to follow along with the show. This is great for fluency practice for beginning readers.</div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:32.086330935252%; padding:0 15px;">											<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/pinho-yjxatmcpdgs-unsplash_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="648883647359626891"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-572f0b29-b1f4-4305-985b-06d0b85bb5cb .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9f8dd;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-572f0b29-b1f4-4305-985b-06d0b85bb5cb" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><h2 class="wsite-content-title">real world Monopoly</h2><div class="paragraph">This idea came from one of my parent colleagues after we all had to transition to distance learning. She used the monopoly money from the game and applied the Monopoly game idea to real life. She gave her children "jobs" (household chores) and they got paid in Monopoly money. They have to deposit their "money" into the pretend Bank of Parents and keep track of their "accounts". Their children can use their "money" to pay for snack items and entertainment (tv time, tablet time, etc). The kids love it and are preparing for real world skills that they will use when they get older.</div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div id="622996517908220013"><div><style type="text/css">	#element-1ddbd78d-32ec-4bc1-a34e-2b0815dd60cb .colored-box-content {  clear: both;  float: left;  width: 100%;  -moz-box-sizing: border-box;  -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;  -ms-box-sizing: border-box;  box-sizing: border-box;  background-color: #a9e4f8;  padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px;  padding-left: 20px;  padding-right: 20px;  -webkit-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-left-radius: 0px;  border-top-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-top-right-radius: 0px;  border-top-right-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-left-radius: 0px;  -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  -moz-border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;  border-bottom-right-radius: 0px;}</style><div id="element-1ddbd78d-32ec-4bc1-a34e-2b0815dd60cb" data-platform-element-id="848857247979793891-1.0.1" class="platform-element-contents">	<div class="colored-box">    <div class="colored-box-content">        <div style="width: auto"><div></div><div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;">	<table class="wsite-multicol-table">		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody">			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr">				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:55.107913669065%; padding:0 15px;">											<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Busy Beads</h2><div class="paragraph">Does your child need spelling practice? Get some lettered beads and pipe cleaners. Your child can practice spelling words by putting the lettered beads onto the pipe cleaner to make words. I find it best to write down the words first so they know which letters they need to find until they remember how to spell each word. This activity is great for elementary age children and can be done independently.</div>									</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:44.892086330935%; padding:0 15px;">											<div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:36px;"></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/linh-pham-yuoldcadvpg-unsplash.jpg?1588039553" alt="Picture" style="width:316;max-width:100%" /></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div></div></div>									</td>			</tr>		</tbody>	</table></div></div></div></div>    </div></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">I hope some of these ideas help amp up the learning energy while at home. Add a timer or keep score during the learning games to keep them motivated. Anything can be turned into a game, so let the games begin!</h2>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://bit.ly/childrencanread' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/kidsread_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[advantages of Teaching Children to Read Early]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/advantages-of-teaching-children-to-read-early]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/advantages-of-teaching-children-to-read-early#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:39:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/advantages-of-teaching-children-to-read-early</guid><description><![CDATA[ Guest Blog By:&nbsp;ChildrenLearningReading.com&nbsp;Post may contain affiliate links.&#8203;&#8203;Before a child learns to read, he or she must first learn the spoken language, and this is one of the first instances where family members such as dad, mom, older siblings, and grandparents play an important role in "teaching" the child the spoken English language. Whether young children realize it or not, they gain very early exposure to the alphabet when parents sing the alphabet song to them.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:4px;*margin-top:8px'><a href='https://bit.ly/childrencanread' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/webtube_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">Guest Blog By:<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/childrencanread" target="_blank">ChildrenLearningReading.com</a></strong>&nbsp;<br /><em><font size="2">Post may contain affiliate links.</font></em><br />&#8203;<br />&#8203;Before a child learns to read, he or she must first learn the spoken language, and this is one of the first instances where family members such as dad, mom, older siblings, and grandparents play an important role in "teaching" the child the spoken English language. Whether young children realize it or not, they gain very early exposure to the alphabet when parents sing the alphabet song to them. They begin to develop language skills by being read to and spoken to. One of the keys to teaching children reading early on is by exposing them to alphabet letters, books, and reading to them often.<br />Reading nursery rhymes and children's books are an important part of getting children to understand printed text. Talk to your children, and talk to them often, whether they understand or not is not important when they're just babies. The more you talk and interact with your little ones, the better they will develop. The key is exposure, and repeated exposure. Once your child learns to speak, you can begin teaching them reading at home.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://bit.ly/childrencanread' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/weblarge_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span>I often hear parents say that they don't want to "push" their child too hard. How can teaching your child to read at a young age be considered "pushing" them too hard? If you as a parent already have the mentality that reading is a chore, and teaching them to read is pushing "too hard", you certainly can't expect your children to be excited about learning reading. On the contrary, learning to read offers a young child an opportunity for a lifetime to learn, discover, and enjoy the wonders of reading. Parents (including myself) will often underestimate the abilities and learning capabilities of young children. When we first began our teaching <strong><a href="https://bit.ly/childrencanread" target="_blank">reading program</a></strong> with our first child when she was 2 years and 8 months, little did we expect that in just a few short weeks, she would be reading not just words, but sentences and story books. After about 3 months, by the time she was 2 years 11 months old, our daughter could read "Step in to Reading - Step 2 (pre-school-grade 1 level)" books with some guidance. The benefits of learning to read were apparent - <strong><a href="https://bit.ly/childrencanread" target="_blank">improved speech clarity, and better reading ability and reading comprehension.</a></strong><br />&#8203;</span></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='https://bit.ly/childrencanread' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/webadsquare_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 20px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&#8203;There are no shortage of studies which find many benefits in teaching children reading at an early age. For example, one study administered a Stanford achievement test at the start of kindergarten and then again at the end of grade one found that early language based skills were highly associated with later academic performance in school aged children.&nbsp;Similar studies also found that a high level of letter knowledge in kindergarten can reliably predict better later literacy skills.<font color="#aaaaaa">&nbsp;</font>Having a home environment that's conducive to literacy growth is critical in a child's development, and directly affects a child's language and literacy development. Studies have found that responsiveness and support of the home environment is the strongest predictor of children's language and early literacy skills.&nbsp;My point here is to help make parents aware that children who enter kindergarten with highly developed early reading skills will achieve greater success with systematic reading education.&nbsp;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:right"> <a href='https://bit.ly/childrencanread' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/webad1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span>It's never too late to start home lessons and programs to teach your children to read. Regardless how old your child is, starting a reading program at a young age will have ample benefits. Start with lots of talking, singing, and reading to your child right from birth, and once your child is able to speak, you can start a <strong><a href="https://bit.ly/childrencanread" target="_blank">simple reading program</a></strong>.</span><br /><br /><span>Begin with teaching your child some basic letters and their sounds, and even as soon your child learn just a few letters and their sounds, you can begin teaching them simple blends using the letter knowledge that they have acquired. Work on ear training with your child on oral blending and word segmentation. One of the keys to teaching children read is developing phonemic awareness. Studies have shown that phonemic awareness is one of the best predictors of reading success in children.<br />&#8203;</span><br /><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/childrencanread" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to learn about a simple, yet effective step-by-step teaching Children reading program.</a></strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distance Learning Parent Tips - Finding the New Normal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/distance-learning-parent-tips-finding-the-new-normal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/distance-learning-parent-tips-finding-the-new-normal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:15:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><category><![CDATA[routine]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/distance-learning-parent-tips-finding-the-new-normal</guid><description><![CDATA[Post may contain Affiliate Links.   &#8203;DISTANCE LEARNING IS NOT GOING AWAY ANYTIME SOON - HERE ARE SIX TIPS TO HELP YOU CREATE A "NEW NORMAL" FOR YOUR FAMILY:   &nbsp;#1 - Communication  Staying connected with your child's teacher is necessary to keep your child's learning on track. Use the phone, email, text, Zoom and any other communication tools the teacher provided.&nbsp; Be sure to keep Live Chat appointments and be on time for them.&nbsp; Be considerate of the teacher's time and rememb [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><em><font size="2">Post may contain Affiliate Links.</font></em></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/dishes-web.jpg?250" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><font size="5"><br />&#8203;DISTANCE LEARNING IS NOT GOING AWAY ANYTIME SOON - HERE ARE SIX TIPS TO HELP YOU CREATE A "NEW NORMAL" FOR YOUR FAMILY:</font></strong></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">&nbsp;#1 - Communication</h2>  <div class="paragraph">Staying connected with your child's teacher is necessary to keep your child's learning on track. Use the phone, email, text, Zoom and any other communication tools the teacher provided.&nbsp; Be sure to keep Live Chat appointments and be on time for them.&nbsp; Be considerate of the teacher's time and remember he/she is also juggling their family and trying to find their own "new normal".<br />&#8203;</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#2 - Get Organized</h2>  <div class="paragraph">You are going to wade through a lot of unknowns during this time and that is to be expected, so be flexible and patient as new routines take shape.&nbsp; Checklists are your friend. Writing down what need to be done each day will help you figure out how best to manage your time as you begin to prioritize your daily activities.&nbsp;Using Chore Charts and creating schedules will also help manage day to day operations for your "new normal".<br />&#8203;</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#3 - gO Outside</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:64.345837384125%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;"><br />&#8203;Make enjoying the outdoors part of your day. Most of us don't go outside enough so enjoy and do some exploring with your kiddos while soaking up some Vitamin D. Outside activities will also get you and your family moving. Playgrounds, gardening, Frisbee, bike riding, and so many more outdoor activities keep you and your family healthy.</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:30.064334168904%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/bicycle-web.jpg?1586196167" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:5.5898284469713%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#4 - get to know your child</h2>  <div class="paragraph">Our days are often filled with work, school, activities, devices, etc, etc, etc. -&nbsp;leaving little time for family quality time.&nbsp; Use this time to <strong>talk</strong> and <strong>play</strong>.&nbsp; Before you know it, they'll be all grown up.&nbsp; Now is the perfect time to make lasting memories and build bonds with your family.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/games-web.jpg?1586195453" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#5 - Goals</h2>  <div class="paragraph">Sit down with your family and create some goals to accomplish when this crazy situation subsides.&nbsp; Maybe its to be more intentional about spending quality time together... Listen to the input from each family member and put a plan in place to meet these goals.&nbsp; Children appreciate being heard and will know that you value their input. Be sure to follow through.<br />&#8203;</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#6 - SElf Care</h2>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><a href="https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/scmb2019-main?a_aid=5d62d94b15064&amp;a_bid=4cf0c6e7" target="_blank">Self Care</a></strong> is different for everyone. Do what self care means for you - whatever that may be. We all need to "take a moment". You deserve it. You are persevering through this unpredictable life which is not easy.&nbsp; <strong><a href="https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/scmb2019-main?a_aid=5d62d94b15064&amp;a_bid=4cf0c6e7" target="_blank">You have to take care of yourself so you can take care of others.</a></strong> I know it's easier said than done but intentional about it. We often get lost in all of the things we try to fit in during the day. Sometime enough, just needs to be enough.&nbsp;<br />Check out this <strong><a href="https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/scmb2019-main?a_aid=5d62d94b15064&amp;a_bid=4cf0c6e7" target="_blank">Self Care Mini Bundle</a></strong>.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/relax-web.jpg?1586197503" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">You will get through this season of uncertainty. And while it is difficult, there are silver linings if you choose to look for them.<br /><br />Happy Teaching<br />Happy Learning<br />&#8203;Happy Living</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips & Tricks for the New virtual Teacher]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/tips-tricks-for-the-new-virtual-teacher]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/tips-tricks-for-the-new-virtual-teacher#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:28:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[classroom management]]></category><category><![CDATA[education]]></category><category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/tips-tricks-for-the-new-virtual-teacher</guid><description><![CDATA[ Many of us recently moved to virtual teaching for the first time. Teaching in a classroom is very different from teaching online. We are used to engaging students in person, but can we still be engaging through a laptop screen? Some of the ideas I will share to accomplish this come from my 15 years teaching experience in the classroom and the online platform, VipKid.&#8203;(Click here for more information about VipKid- a web based platform for teaching English to Chinese children)   Here are 2  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/web-teach4.jpg?1585323069" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">Many of us recently moved to virtual teaching for the first time. Teaching in a classroom is very different from teaching online. We are used to engaging students in person, but can we still be engaging through a laptop screen? Some of the ideas I will share to accomplish this come from my 15 years teaching experience in the classroom and the online platform, <strong><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=749b236bb5b6db508e42ac54c758d68d&amp;refereeId=27679142" target="_blank">VipKid</a></strong>.<br /><strong><font size="2">&#8203;(<em><font color="#003000"><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=749b236bb5b6db508e42ac54c758d68d&amp;refereeId=27679142" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a> about VipKid- a web based platform for teaching English to Chinese children)</font></em></font></strong></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div class="paragraph">Here are 2 things you <em>must </em>do to be a successful online teacher.<br />&#8203;<br /><font size="5">&#8203;#1: BE PROFESSIONAL<br />#2: BE ENGAGING</font><br /><br />Let's dissect those two tips to understand what I'm talking about...<br />&#8203;</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#1 - Professionalism</h2>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:156px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a href='https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Communication-Log-5372824' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/distance-tpt-cover.jpg?1585323505" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><ul><li>First, make sure you have scheduled and communicated your meeting information in <u>advance</u>. Your students and parents miss you, so make sure you are ON TIME.</li><li>Next, be presentable. "<em>Dress Up</em> from the <em>Waist Up</em>". It doesn't make a difference if you wear shorts and are barefoot because no one is going to know.&nbsp; Wear a smile and a nice top and you're good to go. If you work at a school that requires a uniform shirt (like mine), then wear that.</li><li>Then, make sure you're prepared with a pen and notebook or <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Communication-Log-5372824" target="_blank">Communication Log</a></strong>. (get FREE log <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Communication-Log-5372824" target="_blank">here</a></strong>) Keeping a <strong><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Communication-Log-5372824" target="_blank">Communication Log</a> </strong>will put your time with the student on record. You can always refer back to it - which is important when tracking student progress. Schedule time between your meetings. This allows you the opportunity to complete the<strong> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Communication-Log-5372824" target="_blank">Communication Log</a></strong>. Otherwise, it will be difficult to remember what was covered after having several meetings back to back.</li><li>Also, don't forget about parent presence. You may not be able to see them in your window of vision on the screen, but that doesn't mean they are not watching and listening nearby.&nbsp; Just as you are inside and outside the classroom, be cognizant of your demeanor, tone, and attitude. Always be respectful.</li></ul></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">#2 - Engagement</h2>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:16px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a href='https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/virtual-teaching_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox' onclick='if (!lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/virtual-teaching.jpg?1585341036" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><ul><li>You did this in your classroom and you're going to do the same online. Teachers are award winning Actors and Actresses. Even on our rough days we can go to class and "put on a show" - making sure the learning never stops. Smile!</li><li>Now, set the stage for your performance aka your backdrop. This is important because your backdrop will help connect them to the classroom they're missing. The wall could include learning posters, a calendar, maybe a white board, etc. <em>Students should not be able to tell you're sitting on your bed with a laptop and your feet up. </em>Also, remember to "stay ON stage". You lose their attention when you leave the frame, so make sure everything you are going to use is <u>within reach</u> without you leaving their sight.</li><li>&nbsp;Next, use props! Your props are the manipulatives you want to use to grab their attention. Some of my favorite props include colored glasses, a pointer, magnetic letters, base ten blocks and puppets.</li><li>&nbsp;Lastly, keep your audience focused on the performance. In other words, Classroom Management. Yes, you still need to manage their behavior during their lessons online with you. Communicate your online classroom expectations and provide incentives for paying attention. Maybe throughout the lesson they earn stars that you draw on the board or they get to pick a prop they want you to use.&nbsp; Need an assist? See the <strong><a href="https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/three-tips-to-improve-classroom-management" target="_blank">Top 3 Tips</a></strong> to use and improve Classroom Management online and offline.</li></ul></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/distance-teaching-blog-pic5_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">I hope these tips help make your transition into the virtual teaching world a little easier. To my fellow Educators, thank you for continuing to empower our children. Your dedication is MAGNIFICENT. Happy Teaching!<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep Cash Flow Coming]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/keep-cash-flow-coming]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/keep-cash-flow-coming#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:02:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/keep-cash-flow-coming</guid><description><![CDATA[​(even during a pandemic...)&nbsp;Clearly the world is changing and recent events have many of us looking for work. I pray everyone is staying hopeful and safe as many of us are practicing&nbsp;social distancing. Maybe you were fortunate and didn’t have to leave work due to the number of employees, maybe you were forced to stay home, maybe you were laid off, or maybe you’ve become a home schooling family overnight. Whatever the case, below you’ll find six ways to help relieve cash flow w [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:30px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/876859708.jpg?1584595875" style="margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image"></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span><div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;display:block;">&#8203;<em><strong>(even during a pandemic...)</strong></em><br><span>&nbsp;</span><br><span>Clearly the world is changing and recent events have many of us looking for work. I pray everyone is staying hopeful and safe as many of us are practicing&nbsp;</span><em>social distancing</em><span>. Maybe you were fortunate and didn&rsquo;t have to leave work due to the number of employees, maybe you were forced to stay home, maybe you were laid off, or maybe you&rsquo;ve become a home schooling family overnight. Whatever the case, below you&rsquo;ll find six ways to help relieve cash flow woes during these times of uncertainty.</span></div><hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"><h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:center;">Now Let's get some money back in your wallet!</h2><div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div><hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div><span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:939px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/281660308.jpg?1584596666" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image"></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span><div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><a href="https://www.inboxdollars.com/r/1861329756?ref_src=link" target="_blank">Inbox Dollars</a></strong>-<br>With Inbox Dollars there are a variety of ways to earn money without getting bored. This&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.inboxdollars.com/r/1861329756?ref_src=link" target="_blank">survey panel</a></strong>&nbsp;pays you money to complete surveys, offers, search the web, play games, watch videos and even clipping free coupons. It&rsquo;s very easy and adds up fast. In fact, you&rsquo;ll get $5 just for <strong><a href="https://www.inboxdollars.com/r/1861329756?ref_src=link" target="_blank">signing up</a></strong>!<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><a href="https://www.rakuten.com/r/LUVLEE321?eeid=28187" target="_blank">Rakuten</a></strong>-&nbsp;<br>Does earning discounts and <strong><a href="https://www.rakuten.com/r/LUVLEE321?eeid=28187" target="_blank">cash back</a></strong> just for doing some online shopping sound too good to be true? Well cash back websites such as <strong><a href="https://www.rakuten.com/r/LUVLEE321?eeid=28187" target="_blank">Rakuten</a></strong> can actually work!&nbsp; Use <strong><a href="https://www.rakuten.com/r/LUVLEE321?eeid=28187" target="_blank">Rakuten</a></strong> for purchases you need to make anyway and it can be more lucrative than shopping with a rewards credit card.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><a href="https://app.adjust.com/oqlq9t9?label=92TE785M" target="_blank">ReceiptPal</a></strong>-<br>ReceiptPal you earn gift cards and cash prizes, for simply <strong><a href="https://app.adjust.com/oqlq9t9?label=92TE785M" target="_blank">submitting receipts</a></strong>. Snap pictures of your paper receipts, or connect your email or Amazon account, and you&rsquo;ll earn points for every receipt.&nbsp; <span>&nbsp;</span><strong><a href="https://app.adjust.com/oqlq9t9?label=92TE785M" target="_blank">Redeem</a></strong><span>&nbsp;</span> points for gift cards from awesome retailers. Plus, you&rsquo;ll automatically be entered into weekly sweepstakes for cash prizes!<br><br><strong><a href="https://cash.app/app/bxnxjgk" target="_blank">CashApp</a></strong>-&nbsp;<br>Cash App is one of the most popular apps used in the marketplace today. It offers a quick, easy way to send, spend, and save money, and also buy cryptocurrency using your mobile device. Did you know you can <strong><a href="https://cash.app/app/bxnxjgk" target="_blank">earn money</a></strong> when you invite other friends to use it? <strong><a href="https://cash.app/app/bxnxjgk" target="_blank">Invite your friends</a></strong> to join and <strong><a href="https://cash.app/app/bxnxjgk" target="_blank">earn $5</a></strong> every time you do!<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><a href="http://www.fiverr.com/s2/df8474f608" target="_blank">Fiverr</a></strong>-<br>Fiverr is an online, freelance <strong><a href="http://www.fiverr.com/s2/df8474f608" target="_blank">marketplace</a></strong> that started in 2010 with many diverse jobs and services. Simply create a gig and share your services. It&rsquo;s not just a $5 website; you can earn a lot depending on your skill level. And who doesn&rsquo;t love <strong><a href="http://www.fiverr.com/s2/df8474f608" target="_blank">being your own boss</a></strong>?!<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=749b236bb5b6db508e42ac54c758d68d&amp;refereeId=27679142" target="_blank">VipKid</a></strong>- &nbsp;<br>VIPKid is an&nbsp;online <strong><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=749b236bb5b6db508e42ac54c758d68d&amp;refereeId=27679142" target="_blank">teaching company</a></strong>. The <strong><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=749b236bb5b6db508e42ac54c758d68d&amp;refereeId=27679142" target="_blank">VIPKid platform</a></strong> connects paying students with teachers in the United States and Canada. I love the freedom that comes with working for this online company! You can make your own hours and many people have actually turned this side hustle into a full time job. <strong><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=749b236bb5b6db508e42ac54c758d68d&amp;refereeId=27679142" target="_blank">$22hr is a sweet deal too</a>!</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>And there you have it&hellip; Six, simple, money-making ways to stay afloat during good, bad, and&nbsp;<em>odd</em> times. I hope these are a benefit to you and your pocket!<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><a href="http://www.myheart2teach.com" target="_blank">Happy Teaching<br>Happy Learning<br>Happy Living</a></strong><br><br><strong><font color="#8D2424">How are you making extra cash? Share in the comments.<br>Need more money making ideas? Check out the Pin Board below!</font></strong></div><hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"><div><div id="215399205669691296" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><a data-pin-do="embedBoard" data-pin-board-width="900" data-pin-scale-height="120" data-pin-scale-width="115" href="https://www.pinterest.com/MyHeart2Teach/how-to-business/"></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never say these two words to a child...]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/never-say-these-two-words-to-a-child]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/never-say-these-two-words-to-a-child#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:57:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[education]]></category><category><![CDATA[family]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/never-say-these-two-words-to-a-child</guid><description><![CDATA[ There is one phrase you should never use when speaking to a child and &ldquo;I said NO.&rdquo; is not one of them...&nbsp;Why does what we say even matter? Well, once you&rsquo;ve said something, there is no turning back. You can try to justify and apologize as much as you want but words cannot be un-said. Before you say something that will stifle a child&rsquo;s dreams, ideas and aspirations, take your time and say what you mean and how you mean to say it because whatever comes out of your mou [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:77px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/307216157.jpg?1563278945" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">There is one phrase you should never use when speaking to a child and <em>&ldquo;I said NO.&rdquo; is <strong>not</strong> one of them...</em><br />&nbsp;<br />Why does what we say even matter? Well, once you&rsquo;ve said something, there is no turning back. You can try to justify and apologize as much as you want but words cannot be un-said. Before you say something that will stifle a child&rsquo;s dreams, ideas and aspirations, take your time and say <strong>what</strong> you mean and <strong>how</strong> you mean to say it because whatever comes out of your mouth can have lasting effects.<br />&nbsp;<br />Too often our children&rsquo;s imagination for their lives are being snuffed out before they even have a chance to take steps to fulfilling their life&rsquo;s adventure. When a child tells you they want to be an NBA player or an astronaut or the President of the United States&hellip;encourage them to do what they need to in order to make those dreams happen.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>The two words</strong>&hellip; YOU CAN'T.<br />&nbsp;<br />You can squash a child&rsquo;s dream with those two words in an instant. Their dream becomes a tougher uphill battle from this point because not only are odds against them, but they may feel that their parents are too. Of course we want the best for our children but sometimes our two cents and opinions can do more damage than good. It may not be easy or immediate but your support alone will mean the world to your child growing up in 2019 and beyond where there are endless possibilities for them to have the adventure of their lives.<br />&nbsp;<br />Inside and outside of the classroom children are always watching and listening. Pay attention, be thoughtful and choose your words carefully. <strong>What</strong> you say and <strong>how</strong> you say it matter. Make a positive difference with your words. &nbsp;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="4"><strong>They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.</strong> ~Maya Angelou</font></em></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/211187734.jpg?1563279486" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Teachers Avoid Burnout]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/how-teachers-avoid-burnout]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/how-teachers-avoid-burnout#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:02:05 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[education]]></category><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.myheart2teach.com/blog/how-teachers-avoid-burnout</guid><description><![CDATA[        "Can't Stop! Won't Stop! Don't Stop!" Those were the words my sister used while fussing at me about not taking care of myself.&nbsp; Yeah, I know&hellip; I know. The last time I had been to a Doctor of any kind was when I was pregnant....... five years ago. I know I'm not the only one guilty of not taking care of myself. Teachers, while we are superheroes, we are NOT invincible. When you are dedicated, motivated and determined to make a difference as a teacher, you pour all of your time, [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/published/burnout.jpg?1562172825" alt="Picture" style="width:686;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:182px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a href='https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/prod2019-main?a_aid=5d62d94b15064&a_bid=9765d1e7' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/juggling-pic.png?1562168762" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 20px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;display:block;">"Can't Stop! Won't Stop! Don't Stop!" Those were the words my sister used while fussing at me about not taking care of myself.&nbsp; Yeah, I know&hellip; I know. The last time I had been to a Doctor of any kind was when I was pregnant....... five years ago. I know I'm not the only one guilty of not taking care of myself. Teachers, while we are superheroes, we are <strong>NOT </strong>invincible. When you are dedicated, motivated and determined to make a difference as a teacher, you pour all of your time, energy, resources and <strong>HEART </strong>into what you do. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Last April my husband reminded me of an anecdote I had heard years ago which was, unfortunately, making an unpleasant appearance in my current life. Balls were falling all around me. You may have heard this anecdote before... We are living our lives juggling rubber and glass balls. As jugglers we try to keep all the balls in the air, but there are times when we "drop the ball". The concern comes when we think about the type of ball that falls&hellip;is it a rubber one or a glass one? It&rsquo;s okay to let rubber balls fall because they can bounce back, for example if all the papers don&rsquo;t get graded it&rsquo;s not the end of the world. (think&hellip;File 13) The glass balls on the other hand are the ones you really want to take care of and pay attention to. Glass balls represent our friends, family, relationships, and you and your <u>health</u>. If a glass ball drops, it doesn&rsquo;t bounce back. It breaks.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Understandably, our priorities shift during the ebb and flow of our lives but placing too much neglect or giving too much attention in certain aspects of our lives can be detrimental to other balls we&rsquo;re trying to balance. It&rsquo;s okay to put the grade book down now and then. Although it&rsquo;s a pain, make those sub plans so you can "take a day". Make that appointment you&rsquo;ve been putting off. Take that well deserved and much needed mental break. Attend that get together with friends you haven't had a chance to spend time with. Some days, leave work at work!<br />I know you&rsquo;re trying to do it all, but realize if you don&rsquo;t take care of yourself first you won&rsquo;t be juggling anything. Make time to rest, refresh, reflect, reignite&hellip;and in some cases reconsider.<br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 70%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:70%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 70%;"></div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/prod2019-main?a_aid=5d62d94b15064&a_bid=9765d1e7' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.myheart2teach.com/uploads/1/9/6/7/19675373/editor/balance-quote.jpg?1567533577" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><font size="5">BALANCING ACTION STEPS...</font></strong><br /><font color="#515151"><strong><font size="4">&#8203;<br />&#8203;Prioritize Career &amp; Personal &ldquo;Non-Negotiables&rdquo;- </font></strong>Separate your non-negotiables from other tasks that are not as important.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong><font size="4">Schedule time for personal &ldquo;To-Do List&rdquo;- </font></strong>Schedule 20 minutes per day to knock out small personal tasks. <em>(This includes scheduling personal appointments you keep putting off.)</em><br />&nbsp;<br /><font size="4"><strong>Set Boundaries-</strong></font></font><font color="#515151"> Be intentional about your time. Work productively and don&rsquo;t over do it. In other words, do fewer things, better. Make time to do things that bring you joy.</font><br /><br />Need help conquering your to-do list and reaching your goals? 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