April Resource Highlights!
It’s the last day of April which means it’s time to share some resource highlights!
Books
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis: I’m almost done with this one! Every chapter has been thought-provoking and inspiring. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a book to help you crush your goals!
The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions by Emily Freeman: I’m going to the archives for this one. I started reading this book about two years ago when I was in a season of big changes and transitions, and I had no idea what the plan was! This book was an incredible resource to help me do the next thing as I was in the process of decision-making. As we look toward the summer, if you find yourself in a similar situation, this would be an amazing resource to explore.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…And It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson: This book is not new, but it is relevant. My high school Psychology teacher introduced us to this book by reading excerpts that taught us how to look at life in a wider view - not sweating the small things that happen. During this time of the year when so many details are filling our to-do lists and calendars, this resource serves as a helpful reminder of what is most important in life.
Podcasts:
Research Minutes: I have really appreciated this podcast over the years! Unfortunately, they stopped creating new episodes about two years ago, but the content they still have is worth the listen if you are interested in education policy and research. In each episode, a guest unpacks a recent research study they completed related to the education field. They explore the context of the issues and possible solutions based on their research findings. Take a listen!
Websites:
Polypad - Virtual Manipulatives: Math teachers! Whether you’re teaching in person or virtually, this website is an amazing resource for students to explore math manipulatives. I use it most often when I teach equivalent fractions.Students love using the fraction bars to find equivalent fractions, and it builds a strong conceptual understanding of this concept. Check it out!
May will be our last month for our resource highlights, so I’d love to hear what you have to share! Email me at: christina.meline@teammeline.com. I’d love to check them out!
