In Case You missed it-March 19-23

Here are the "In Case You Missed it" links of the top relevant articles for this past week.

"In Case You Missed It" is a new feature on the S.M.Art Kids Blog.

Each Friday, we will feature the top articles (archived and new) that are relevant to our personal interactions that week with parents, students & educators.

To read the original article, click on the title link. (A short description as a quote or excerpt taken right from the article appears under each link.) The source is listed under the article title. Please feel free to share with the original links & authors referenced.

If you have an article link you would like to add, contact Barbara at the e-mail at the bottom of this post.
Please report any broken links to Barbara at the e-mail link below.

Have a great Weekend!

~Barbara

barbara@bodylogique.com

Five Great Conferences for Teachers:

(Classroomtalk.com)
Attending conferences is a vital part of professional development for educators. At conferences, you have the opportunity to learn new ways to become a better teacher and to confer with colleagues whom you normally never see from the seclusion of your classroom. There are so many meetings for professional educators, that the choice of which to attend can be overwhelming. Here are five that will surely not disappoint. They run the gamut from technology to neuroscience and neuroscience to online learning.

Failing Our Autistic Children

(Recordnet.com)
The educational system,is failing to adequately prepare children with autism for independence as adults. "I'm very tired of meeting adults with autism who can do a math worksheet properly but can't cross the street by themselves," ...

The Need for Pretend Play

(Psychology Today)
Over the last seventy-five years a number of theorists and researchers have identified the values of such imaginative play as a vital component to the normal development of a child...

Backpack Misuse Leads to Chronic Back Pain

(American Chiropractice Association)
Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor...

Hand Strengthening Activities for Kids

(Kidzoccupationaltherapy.com)
Many children naturally develop adequate strength in all of the hand muscles to learn the fine motor skills needed to manipulate toys, dress themselves, and use a pencil and scissors. There are some children however, that do not acquire this strength as easily and need extra attention to gain that necessary strength. Here are some activities designed to help children with weak hand muscles and poor fine motor skills...

3 Stages of a Lasting Friendship

(S.M.Art Kids Blog)
Our children need to be taught that friendships do not happen overnight, nor do they happen automatically. They take time to grow. This is a theme I re-enforce in my yoga programs as well as when interacting with my daughter and her friends. I have often reviewed and explained the 3 stages to a lasting friendship...

10 Unique Gardening Activities for Kids

(Code Name Mama)
Gardening for me is more than just a way to save money by growing vegetables. It is humbling. Miraculous. Exhausting. It is an exercise in delayed gratification. It physically connects me to the Earth. Gardening tests my patience while strengthening my spirit. With that in mind, I have compiled ten fun gardening activities appropriate for all ages of children, but particularly suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy!



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