Professional Development Activities

Hello! Thank you for coming on this journey or learning to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your work with preschoolers. I believe there is a special combination that consists of three parts: self-care, practice, and material support. This packet has a mixture of all three.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Self-care

• Breathing Exercises

• Yoga Poses/Activities (spring yoga poses - 6 total)

• Yoga Songs

• Daily Practice Journal

• Breathing & Meditation Poster

• Spring Sequence Poster

• Yoga Sequence Cards

YOGA CARDS:

1. Print the yoga pose card deck.

2. Cut out each pose card.

3. Tape or glue on a 4x6 index card or

card stock.

(Optional: Laminate the cards so they

last longer)

A dive log is a diary for divers, recording details about each dive they undertake. It is a personal record of their underwater adventures, containing different sections and information.

Dive logs play a crucial role in both the teaching process of learners and the ongoing development of diving skills for divers at all levels. Here's how we can help teachers and learners:

Dive logs play a crucial role in both the teaching process of learners and the ongoing development of diving skills for divers at all levels. Here's how we can help teachers and learners:

Assessment Tool: Instructors can use dive logs to evaluate student progress. By reviewing the logs, they can identify areas where the diver needs improvement or further guidance.

Customized Training Plans: Based on recorded experiences and observations, instructors can design training plans to address specific areas where a diver needs additional training or instruction.

Safety Monitoring: Logs help teachers track student adherence to safety protocols and procedures. This allows them to reinforce safety practices when necessary.

Feedback and Evaluation: Teachers can provide detailed feedback by reviewing student log entries, guiding them on how to improve their skills, improve techniques, or correct errors.

Setting Goals: Logs can be used to set goals for students, encouraging them to work toward achieving certain diving-related milestones or certifications.

For learners:

Self-reflection: Divers can use logs to reflect on their experiences, noting what went well, what challenges they faced, and how they felt while diving. This self-reflection helps in personal development.

Improve skills: Dive tracking allows divers to recognize their performance patterns, identify areas that need improvement, and focus on honing specific skills.

Knowledge Retention: Helps enhance learning from diving courses or training courses by encouraging divers to record and review the information and techniques they have been taught.

Memory Aid: Over time, logs act as a memory aid, helping divers remember specific dive sites, encounters with marine life, or equipment preferences.

Motivation and Progress Tracking: Seeing progress documented in their log can be very motivating for divers, encouraging them to continue learning and exploring new dive sites or challenges.

By fostering a culture of continuous recording, instructors can guide learners towards becoming more competent and safe divers, while divers themselves can effectively track their growth and keep a comprehensive record of their diving journey.

size log : 6X9 in

pages : 120 P

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A quick study guide for first year teachers/veteran teachers of middle/high school students that provides interactive activities and student examples. Includes: getting to know students address student concerns increase hands-on learning ESL/ELL guidelines classroom discipline project learning teaching difficult subject matter knowing students respect assigning homework and much more! Based on Kathleen Cushman's Fires in the Bathroom.

This ABA Vocabulary BINGO game is designed to make learning and reviewing applied behavior analysis terms fun! Ideal for Behaviorists (Supervisors, BCBAs, RBTs) in schools or clinics, this game is an interactive way to understand ABA concepts.

It even includes scenes from the TV show FRIENDS to add some silliness to your next Professional Development Day!

Play 3 Ways!

1. Listen to situations and mark off on the BINGO board, the concept the scene demonstrated.
2. Figure out what behavior principles Monica, Rachel and the rest of the crew are depicting.
3. Listen to the definitions of the vocabulary and then mark off which word corresponds with it.

Included

• 20 Unique BINGO Boards
• 24 Social Scenarios that match the vocabulary on the Boards (use as calling cards)
• 24 Scenarios from the TV Show Friends that match the behavior principles on the Boards (use as calling cards)
• 24 Definitions of the ABA vocabulary (to be used as calling cards)

Get all the games for discount with this bundle⬇️

ABA Special Education Staff Training Games

Are you looking for a way to empower staff and teachers with all the information and resources they need to support their secondary Newcomer ELL students? This ZERO PREP professional development will aid your teachers in their classrooms to help their ELL ESL students succeed.

You Will:

• View research based practices and strategies
• Learn about subject specific strategies
• Receive examples, modification ideas, and accommodations checklists
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on implementing scaffolding for your ELL students
• Have access to tips that will help YOU succeed
• Feel supported in your work with ELL students

This resource is POWERFUL and will allow staff to feel supported and educated about ways to help their ELL students succeed. 

What’s Included:

• 60 Engaging and Professional PD slides for staff
• Newcomer & SIFE information
• Honoring Culture
• Celebrating Diversity
• A video showcasing Newcomer teachers and their strategies
• Turn & Talk Activities 
• A Newcomer Planning Template
• Edited WIDA Can Do Descriptors for NEP 1 students only
• *NEW* BONUS ITEM---Handout for teachers with Newcomer accommodations and modifications checklist AND examples!
• *NEW* WIDA KEY USE RUBRIC plus 13 pages of PROGRESS MONITORING BONUS ITEMS!
• A completed 8th grade Science planning template with objectives
• Information on Newcomers' learning progressions
• Diverse graphics to celebrate diversity
• Newcomer programming timelines and details
• How to scaffold for Newcomers
• How to apply rigor to assignments 
• Examples on language supports, vocabulary, etc
• An engaging short video celebrating the benefits of being bilingual!
• PDF of different greetings around the world

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jesly G. wrote, “I liked the format of it. I changed things around to fit my needs, but it's very easy to configure.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Uniquely Me (TeachShare Seller) wrote, “Wonderful for PD for teachers, staff and parents and advocating for ELL's” 

This professional development will bring some ready to use material to your staff. You don’t want to miss out on the PACKED resource. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

Check out these resources:

ESL Newcomer Personal Narrative Writing

Multilingual Classroom Monthly Newsletter - Editable

A reloading data log ?????????? plays a critical role in assisting both instructors and learners in the field of firearms and ammunition reloading. Here's how:

Accuracy and Consistency: Reloading data logs provide a systematic way to record specific details about each reloading session. This includes details like bullet type, powder charge, primer, cartridge case, overall length, and more. Such accurate and consistent data is vital for both learners and instructors to ensure safety, performance, and repeatability in reloading ammunition.

Safety and Compliance: Maintaining a detailed log helps ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Instructors can emphasize the importance of adhering to established reloading recipes and safety guidelines. Learners can use the log to double-check their work against established data, ensuring they are following safe practices.

Troubleshooting and Improvement: If a learner encounters issues with their reloaded ammunition, a log becomes an invaluable tool for troubleshooting. Instructors can review the data to identify potential problems, such as inconsistent loads or deviations from recommended specifications. This enables targeted improvements and adjustments in the reloading process.

Learning and Progress Tracking: For learners, the reloading log serves as a learning tool. It allows them to see their progress over time, noting which combinations of components yield the best results in terms of accuracy and performance. Instructors can review these logs to provide guidance and constructive feedback.

Documentation and Reference: A reloading log acts as a comprehensive documentation of the reloading process. Instructors can use these logs as teaching aids for future classes, showcasing examples of proper record-keeping and emphasizing the importance of meticulous attention to detail.

Legal and Liability Considerations: In some cases, especially for commercial reloaders or instructors, maintaining detailed reloading logs can serve as a legal protection. In the event of an incident, having thorough records can demonstrate a commitment to safety protocols and industry best practices.

Customization and Optimization: Over time, the data log can become a repository of information that allows for fine-tuning and customization of loads. Both instructors and learners can analyze the data to optimize loads for specific firearms, shooting styles, or conditions.

In summary, reloading data logs are invaluable tools that support safe practices, continual learning, and improvement in the art of ammunition reloading. They serve as a reference point, aid troubleshooting, and contribute to a culture of precision, safety, and expertise among both instructors and learners.

Size : 8,5X11 in

120 pages

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Our jobs are stressful enough, have some fun at your next staff meeting or PD day!

What? Challenge your colleagues to guess key ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and Special Education terms without using the specific forbidden words.

Who? Special education teachers, BCBAs, and professionals involved in staff training and behavior management.

When? This game is perfect for inservice days, supervision sessions, and team meetings.

Why? This game not only deepens your knowledge but also promotes teamwork, effective communication, and camaraderie among your special education staff and colleagues.

Included:

• 48 ABA and Special Education vocabulary cards along with their associated forbidden words.
• Color and Black & White Version

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ABA & Special Education Heads Up!

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Behavior Bingo - Wrong Answers Only is a professional development game designed for staff training in special education, especially students diagnosed with autism.

Players read typical scenarios and mark squares that are the wrong response for that particular scenario. This activity highlights common errors, encourages discussion, and promotes best practices among teachers, para-educators, and behaviorists.

Ideal for building teamwork skills and improving positive student behaviors, this game will get your team talking about what strategies are best used for which circumstances.

If you have well-intentioned staff that tend to over use certain interventions, or need a better understanding of why they are doing what they're doing, this is for you!

Included:

• 10 unique BINGO boards
• 3 sets of 24 (72) typical scenarios that occur in Special Education to be used as calling cards-LOTS of REPLAY VALUE!

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Professional Development Bingo Bundle includes two interactive bingo games specifically for special education, para educators, BCBAs, and those working with autistic children.

Game 1: ABA Bingo - Real Life & FRIENDS Scenarios

Players match real-life scenarios or memorable moments from the show FRIENDS to corresponding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) definitions. This game not only reinforces key concepts but also adds fun by incorporating some pop culture. Perfect for helping staff connect theory to practice in an enjoyable way!

Game 2: Behavior Bingo - Wrong Answers Only!

In this twist on traditional bingo, players read typical scenarios that educators, para-educators, and behaviorists might encounter and match them to inappropriate responses. This game highlights common mistakes and encourages players to discuss what the correct actions should be, improving professional practice.

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Behavior and Special Educator Professional Development Bundle - Heads Up! Taboo!

Two Games for your next Staff Training or Professional Development Day! Engage your team, reinforce key concepts, and create a positive and collaborative learning environment.

Taboo Guessing Game for Special Educators has been specifically tailored for special education professionals, incorporating relevant terms related to behavior, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and the school environment. Teams collaborate to describe target words without using specific forbidden words, encouraging effective communication and teamwork. This game provides an entertaining way to reinforce key concepts in special education while fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere among staff members.

Heads Up! for Special Educators features categories and content specifically related to special education and the school environment. Teams work together to guess the word displayed on the card held against their teammate's forehead. It promotes quick thinking and adaptability and makes reinforcing special education concepts enjoyable!

Why you need these game:

1. Team Building: Both games are designed to strengthen teamwork and collaboration among special education professionals. The interactive nature encourages mutual support and camaraderie within the team.
2. Relevant Professional Development: The games are carefully curated with special education keywords, ensuring that staff members engage with content directly applicable to their roles. This targeted approach makes the learning experience both enjoyable and meaningful.
3. Behavior and ABA Reinforcement: By incorporating behavior-related terms and ABA principles, the games serve as valuable tools for reinforcing concepts in special education.
4. Versatility: Whether used for formal staff training or informal concept reviews, these games offer versatility to cater to different professional development needs.

This bundle includes the 2 interactive games of:

ABA Special Education Taboo

ABA Special Education Heads Up!

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Behavior Game Pack for Staff Training/Professional Development!

Are you sick and tired of having to come up with new and interesting ways to train and motivate your staff? Have some fun and lighten things up

Includes:

• 1 ABA BINGO Game (specific to ABA terminology)
• 1 Behavior Game (a bit more broad to encompass Special Ed/Behavior Management in general)
• 1 Heads Up Game
• 1 ABA Taboo