This activity was originally a segment of Episode 24. I am publishing each one separately so you can access them easier.
It is really important to do simple but effective self-care tasks each day to relieve stress and avoid teacher burnout. The activities in this series take one minute or less. They are designed to help you stop, and refocus - for only a minute. Repeat as needed throughout your day.
Try them all out, then pick out the ones that work best for you and repeat them often during the school day.
"Activity 1: Breathing" can be done alone, with your family, co-workers, or maybe even with your class. Many special educators teach their students to breathe or count to ten as a calming strategy. We adults need to do it also!
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Strategies to Improve One-Handed Scissor Skills
Morning Meeting Ideas for Multi-Age Classes
How to Survive Taking a Sick Day
Wheelchair Costumes
Puberty and Sexuality in Special Education Classes
Harvey Korman's Legacy Lives on Through His Son
Schedules and Lesson Plans for Moderate/Severe Classes
Tips for Teaching Students with Multiple Disabilities
#24.10 Activity 10 Prayer/Silence: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.9 Activity 9 Pets: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.8 Activity 8 Appreciate Yourself: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.7 Activity 7 Joy Givers: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.6 Activity 6 Look: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.5 Activity 5 Today's Simple Accomplishments: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.4 Activity 4 Doodling: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.3 Activity 3 Daydream: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
#24.2 Activity 2 Stretching: Ten Ways to Relieve Stress in 1 Minute
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