TL;DR: The dilemma with social media regarding mental health is that we post the best of us. Life isn’t picture perfect. Let’s take care of our mental health and take care of each other. Social media has turned us into seekers of picture-perfect moments. Some parents, including myself, have had some sort of social media since before their children were … Read More
Never Too Old For Play
TL;DR: “Play” is an activity that one chooses to do and that brings that person enjoyment. Play looks different for everyone. What might be considered play for someone might be work for another, and vice versa. Another teacher/friend talks to me about play! Marie McCumber is a teacher of 5th graders at the Ohio State School for the Blind. … Read More
Let Them Be Little
TL;DR: Find success with hosting Twitter chats by scheduling your tweets, using your computer, inviting your PLN to join, and picking a topic that you are truly passionate about. Global School Play Day is a holiday that brings awareness to the benefits of unstructured play. BreAnn shares an original poem, Let Them Be Little. These past two weeks have been a … Read More
5-Minute Hacks for Playing at Home
TL;DR: There are many activities that can be done to keep kids entertained without breaking the bank. 5-minute hacks for playing at home include The Floor Is Lava, Cardboard Kingdom, Fort Building, Kitchen Band, and Family Portraits. Have you been wondering what you can do at home without breaking the bank? Want some ideas to send home for the winter … Read More
Three Cheers for Beep Baseball
TL;DR: The game Beep Baseball is geared towards individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Beep Baseball is played with a 16-inch softball equipped with electronics that allow the ball to beep. The goal of the game is for the pitcher to get the batter to connect with the ball, not strike out the player. An interview with Dan Kelley, … Read More
