Educational Links 8/22/16

Growth Mindset: How to Normalize Mistake Making and Struggle in Class

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/08/24/growth-mindset-how-to-normalize-mistake-making-and-struggle-in-class/ 

Should Every Teacher Have Their Own Classroom?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2016/08/18/own-classroom/ 

9 Math Websites Kids Will Love

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/10/27/best-of-teacher-helpline!-9-math-websites-kids-will-love 

8 Tips for Teachers Using Google Cardboard in School

http://classtechtips.com/2016/08/21/google-cardboard-in-school/ 

How Can Mindfulness Help Kids With Learning and Attention Issues? 

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/alternative-therapies/how-can-mindfulness-help-kids-with-learning-and-attention-issues?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

The Lifeline Every Teacher Leader Needs

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_leader_voices/2016/08/the_lifeline_every_teacher_lea.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB 

The Long-Term Economic Benefits of Social and Emotional Learning

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/long-term-economic-benefits-sel-damon-jones-mark-greenberg-max-crowley?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow 

The potential benefits of improved behavior and well-being of school-age children are both direct and long-term. Improved behavior leads to a healthier classroom atmosphere and reduced interruptions, and supports effective instruction that influences academic achievement. Broader and longer-term benefits also accrue from improvements in social relations with others and reductions in delinquency, antisocial behavior, school dropout, academic failure, and mental health problems.