Anyone out there feeling nervous/ scared/
overwhelmed/ excited/ confused/ distressed/ insecure,
and downright STRESSED about going back to school?
Well, you're not alone!
Research proves that a good way to release some stress is to
LAUGH!
Here's a Rainbow City story that I hope will make you laugh:
We had been listening to Bullyproof Music's song "Monkey in
My Head" as we transitioned from class meeting time to math. After
the mini-lesson, kids were working on problem solving in groups.
A particularly energetic student could clearly be seen from across the
room as not participating with his group. He appeared to be talking
and laughing, disrupting his group and the one next to his. No one
around him was able to get started on their task. As I approached him,
he just flashed his amazing smile, pointed to his head, said,
"Monkeys!"and shrugged. (Got right to work after that!)
My Head" as we transitioned from class meeting time to math. After
the mini-lesson, kids were working on problem solving in groups.
A particularly energetic student could clearly be seen from across the
room as not participating with his group. He appeared to be talking
and laughing, disrupting his group and the one next to his. No one
around him was able to get started on their task. As I approached him,
he just flashed his amazing smile, pointed to his head, said,
"Monkeys!"and shrugged. (Got right to work after that!)
To add some fun and humor to your math class, why not try
CeeCee Math, a series of lessons about a little girl who is writing
letters to your kids from her math class, asking for help with
problem-solving.
CeeCee Math, a series of lessons about a little girl who is writing
letters to your kids from her math class, asking for help with
problem-solving.
To get your own copy of that amazing Monkey Song, visit I Am Bullyproof Music on TpT!
I LOVE the Monkey song! This guy sounds like a character! Thanks for linking up!
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