Tag: mental-health
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Calm Amid the Chaos: A December Reset (Plus a Holiday Teaching Bundle I Think You’ll Love)
December always arrives like a snow globe someone shook a little too hard. One minute I’m quietly sipping tea, and the next I’m juggling concerts, shopping, student energy that could power the province, and a half-frozen windshield. Every year I think I’ll be ready for it… and every year, December sneaks up on me. But…
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When November Feels Heavy: A gentle reset for teachers
Mid-November hits different. The sparkle of September is long gone. The routines that once felt fresh now feel… crunchy. Student work is getting real. Behaviours are popping up in ways you didn’t quite expect (or hoped wouldn’t return). The days are darker. The energy dips. And you can feel yourself pushing a little harder just…
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Gratitude & Grounding: Quick Mindfulness Activities for Fall Classrooms
November invites a slower rhythm. The days shorten, the air cools, and the pace of the school year begins to shift. For teachers and students alike, it can be the perfect opportunity to bring gratitude and grounding into your classroom. Here are three simple mindfulness activities for November that help cultivate calm, connection, and presence.…
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Dawn Arseneau 