Educator Helper by Beth Hammett: February 2021

Sunday, February 28, 2021

FREE Testing Activities, Tips & Techniques to De-Stress During the Pandemic Year

At the shocking news that students are being required to perform state testing this year, many educators are left shaking their heads over lawmakers' decisions to add more stress to an already overwhelming year.

If you are one of those educators trying to prepare students for testing, be sure to take care of emotional and physical wellbeing. Now more than ever, teachers and students are in need of self-care tips and techniques, so give these ideas a try:

Relax with brain music:

Gary Lamb's 60 Beats Per Minute Relaxation Music

Cosmic Kids Spring & Easter Yoga

Stress Management Tips for Teens & Kids

Educator Helper Activities, Tips & Techniques

Click here for Amped Up Learning "It's Testing Day!"

Click here for TpT "It's Testing Day!"

Take time to take care of emotional and physical health during testing! Then, conduct a letter writing campaign and invite your state lawmakers to visit your classroom to chat with educators and students about the effects of testing in an over-stressed pandemic society.

Use testing tips and techniques to help you and students de-stress during difficult times!

Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, February 21, 2021

FREEBIES for National Dentist's Day on March 6

You might not think about National Dentist Day as a time of celebration, but any day is a good day to celebrate taking care of your mouth and teeth.

Begin with a fun introduction to dental hygiene:

Next, invite your local dentist in to celebrate the day and to talk about a profession in dentistry. Then, watch Ethan's trip to the dentist:

Discuss the advantages of dental hygiene, and learn a song to help with brushing teeth:

Collaborate with local dentistry businesses to provide free toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc... for students. Complete the fun unit with dental activities by Educator Helper: