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EDUCATE TEACHERS NEWS
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May/June 2022
Welcome Summer: A Time to Renew, Refresh, Heal, Connect
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Andrew Boddicker, founder of Walking Space, had his first long-distance walking experience on the Camino de Santiago – a 500-mile pilgrimage in Northern Spain. With this experience in hand, he spent the next four years planning to open a space where walking and nature are the main catalysts to adventure, healing, reconnection, and rejuvenation.
During Walking Space trips, Andrew facilitates and supports the walkers and other guides by taking care of all the things so you don’t have to! From food prep, to camp set up and take down, to meeting you on the trail with water and snacks – all details are considered so that you can take full advantage of the time you chose to take for yourself to rediscover, reinvent, and reconnect. As you ponder a walk, be sure to remember the possibilities, and not the limitations. We are here for you 100%. |
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Go on a yoga walk:
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Book today:
https://www.walkingspace.org/booknow/
PO Box 644
Lansing, IA 52151
Phone: 319-804-6088
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To say that this has been a couple of tough years in the field of education, is an understatement. Teaching has never been easy but with the added stress of the pandemic, virtual school, unpredictable school schedules and sometimes less than supportive state legislatures, some have chosen to leave.
"A staggering 55 percent of educators are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned, according to a National Education Association (NEA) survey of its members. This represents a significant increase from 37 percent in August and is true for educators regardless of age or years teaching, driving buses, or serving meals to students." NEA Today Tim Walker, Senior Writer Published: 02/01/2022 https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/survey-alarming-number-educators-may-soon-leave-profession But how about those who decide to stay? Who want to stay? Who still love to teach? What can they do to ensure that summer brings the necessary refresh and relax time to prepare to another year? According to Suzanne Capek Tingley writing in How Teachers Can Make the Most of Summer Break there are some things that teachers can do to refuel. Get ready for next year Front load and prepare for back to school in August. Teachers can enjoy the weeks off when they know that, at the end, they are organized to begin a new year. Prepare the room, order repairs, order materials and appreciate the calm. Consider getting a job that is totally different from teaching Although some teachers teach summer school, other paint houses or are part of a wait staff at a restaurant. A change of pace can help recharge. Pay attention and schedule relaxation and self care Travel, take day trips, go to the zoo or just sit and read a book. Set up a spa day with friends or alone and soak in the quiet. Summer can be a time to slow down. Schedules tend to be more relaxed. Try yoga, cooking classes or getting a pet; expand and become immersed in something new and fun. Spend some time reflecting on the past year There are a lot of triumphs in a school year; celebrate them. Decide what worked and what didn't and don't hesitate to toss the "what didn't." We all know a good diet and exercise are part of self care It is easy to lose our way during the school year and eat way too much fast food and drink way too much coffee. Start a program of good nutrition and exercise and get in the groove for the more hectic times of the school year. Taking classes to pursue an advanced degree or to increase skills Classes give teachers an opportunity to connect with other professionals in the field and share and learn new ideas. 
You can't pour from an empty cup. Take time for yourself. Join us for a 1 hour class exploring the many dimensions of childhood mental health at your own pace.
EXPLORING: Classroom Health: Childhood Depression Join Us May 18th to June 17th or June 8th to July 8th Course Topics: *Prevalence & Types of Depression *Comorbidity: When Depression Co-exists with Other Disorders *ADHD & Depression *Risk Factors: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental *Symptoms In and Out of the Classroom *Suicide & Other Serious Consequences *Students Speak about Depression *Common Depression Treatments & School Based Programs *Tips for Parents *Parenting During a Pandemic: COVID-19 and Depression *Teaching During a Pandemic: COVID-19 and Depression _____________ Exploring: Classroom Health: Childhood Anxiety Join Us May 18th to June 17th or June 8th or July 8th Course Topics: *Prevalence of Anxiety *Types of Anxiety Disorders: 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2. Separation Anxiety Disorder 3. Social Anxiety Disorder 4. Selective Mutism 5. Specific Phobias: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; PTSD *Comorbidity: When Anxiety Co-exists with Other Disorders *Measurement and Screening Tools for Childhood Anxiety *Risk Factors: Biological, Environmental and the Brian *Symptoms In and Out of the Classroom *Students Speak about Anxiety *Common Anxiety Treatments & School Based Programs *Tips for Parents *Parenting During a Pandemic: COVID-19 and Anxiety *Teaching During a Pandemic: COVID-19 and Anxiety *Strategies for Classroom Teachers and the Leadership ________________________ EXPLORING: Classroom Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Join Us May 18th to June 17th or June 8th to July 8th Course Topics: *Prevalence, Types, & Characteristics of ADHD *Sluggish Cognitive Tempo *Executive Functioning & ADHD *ADHD & Life Expectancy *Comorbidity & Multimorbidity *ADHD & Learning Disabilities *Tips & Strategies for Teachers & Parents _____________________________ NEW 3 CREDIT HOURS EXPLORING: Dying to Eat: When Food is Your Enemy Join Us May 18th to June 17th or June 8th to July 8th Course Topics: *Prevalence of Eating Disorders *Types of Eating Disorders: 1. Anorexia nervosa 2. Bulimia nervosa 3. Binge eating disorder 4. Pica 5. Rumination disorder 6. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder 7. Other eating disorders *Comorbidity: When Eating Disorders Co-exist with Other Disorders *Measurement and Screening Tools for Eating Disorders *Risk Factors: Biological, Environmental and the Brian *Symptoms In and Out of the Classroom *Students Speak about Eating Disorders *Common Treatments for Eating Disorders *Strategies for Classroom Teachers and Leadership Featured classes for May and June
EXAMINING: Secrets of the Teenage Brain (3 credit hours) Join Us May 18th to July 22nd or June 8th to August 12th 
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EXAMINING: How the Brain Influences Behavior (3 credit hours) Join Us May 18th to July 22nd or June 8th to August 12th 
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Take Time for Yourself
with our Express classes designed to help teachers take care of themselves.
EXPRESS:
I'm So Stressed! Mindfulness & Meditation for Teacher & Students
(3 credit hours)
May 18th to July 1st
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EXPRESS:
I'm So Tired! An Educator's Guide to Self-Care
(3 credit hours)
May 18th to July 1st
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EXPRESS:
I'm So Vulnerable! How to Become Resilient in a Chaotic World
(3 credit hours)
May 18th to July 1st
with our Express classes designed to help teachers take care of themselves.
EXPRESS:
I'm So Stressed! Mindfulness & Meditation for Teacher & Students
(3 credit hours)
May 18th to July 1st
____________________________________
EXPRESS:
I'm So Tired! An Educator's Guide to Self-Care
(3 credit hours)
May 18th to July 1st
__________________________________
EXPRESS:
I'm So Vulnerable! How to Become Resilient in a Chaotic World
(3 credit hours)
May 18th to July 1st
The 6 Self-Help Books That Changed My Life
by Radhika Sanghani
Radhika Sanghani is a writer and journalist for such publications as The Daily Telegraph and the author and presents us with her pick of books that will positively impact your life.
by Radhika Sanghani
Radhika Sanghani is a writer and journalist for such publications as The Daily Telegraph and the author and presents us with her pick of books that will positively impact your life.
CLASSROOM DISCOUNTS
Academic Superstore offers year-round discounts on school supplies to U.S. teachers and faculty members with valid ID.
Amazing Beans: Teachers can get 20% off plus free shipping on Mexican Jumping Beans when they shop at Amazing Beans using the code edu20off. Wholesale orders for educational purposes are accepted.
The Container Store offers exclusive discounts on storage and organization products to U.S. educators. Sign up for the Organized Teacher Discount Program using your valid ID.
Curious Chef offers a 30% discount for bulk orders of $100 or more to teachers, facilitators, and administrators who can sign up for an Educator Account.
Dick Blick Art Supplies: Dick Blick offers exclusive school discounts and free lesson plans to U.S. educators as well as Art Room aid to qualifying U.S. schools.
Discount School Supply offers discounts to learning tools and school supplies to U.S. educators.
DollarDays offers discounted wholesale prices on classroom equipment and school supplies to teachers who can sign up for a free account. Members are qualified for free shipping on bulk orders of $499 and above.
Dramatists Play Service offers a 10% educator discount to teachers who order 20 or more copies of any DPS Acting Edition.
GelPro offers a 25% educator discount on mats and rugs to K-12 teachers and college faculty members.
Home Depot: Educators employed in public schools can apply for a tax-free exemption on classroom purchases made at Home Depot when they have a Federal Government Purchase Card.
Izzit: U.S. teachers can sign up as a member of Izzit.org to receive one free educational DVD every school year. Use your school shipping address when filling up the online registration form.
K12 School Supplies offers teacher discounts of up to 80% on closeout and clearance school supplies. Free shipping is available on select orders of $99 and above.
Kennelly Keys Music offers discounts on products and rentals to educators. Contact [email protected] or visit your local store.
KiwiCo is offering bulk discounts on 10 or more items to teachers who order online for school-related activities. STEM classroom packs are available for a 25% discount.
LakeShore Learning offers a 15% teacher discount to educators who sign up for the Loyalty Club.
National School Supply offers educator discounts on school supplies, learning resources, and classroom equipment. Free shipping is available for bulk orders of $1000 and above.
The Office Depot Give Back To School Program lets teachers earn 5% rebates in school credits for every purchase of select school supplies. For every $10 worth of credits, the school will receive a merchandise certificate which is redeemable at OfficeDepot.com.
Oriental Trading: Teachers can save up to 65% on classroom supplies, art materials, and educational resources at Oriental Trading.
Paper Source offers bulk discounts on select solid color paper products for teachers. Purchase limits apply.
PBS: Teachers are eligible for free access to PBS Learning Media digital curriculum-based resources. Sign up for free and get unlimited access to all educational features.
Pencils.com offers a 10% educator discount to teachers and school staff members when they sign up for an account. Educators employed in the U.S. can also register to the Tools for Schools program.
Pets in the Classroom offers financial assistance to purchase and maintain small animals for educational purposes. Available for K-9 teachers in the U.S.
Speed Stacks: PE instructors in the U.S. can sign up to receive one free Speed Stack set for educational purposes. Call 1-877-468-2877 and press 1 to register your school.
Squiggle Park offers free educational videos and printable materials for teachers.
Timesavers for Teachers: Educators can save 50% on the Language Bundle or the Essential Teacher Tools Bundle from Timesavers for Teachers. A 65% teacher discount is available for the mega bundle that contains both product sets.
For a full list of resources & links go to:
Teacher Discounts Guide:
The Ultimate List of Stores
Academic Superstore offers year-round discounts on school supplies to U.S. teachers and faculty members with valid ID.
Amazing Beans: Teachers can get 20% off plus free shipping on Mexican Jumping Beans when they shop at Amazing Beans using the code edu20off. Wholesale orders for educational purposes are accepted.
The Container Store offers exclusive discounts on storage and organization products to U.S. educators. Sign up for the Organized Teacher Discount Program using your valid ID.
Curious Chef offers a 30% discount for bulk orders of $100 or more to teachers, facilitators, and administrators who can sign up for an Educator Account.
Dick Blick Art Supplies: Dick Blick offers exclusive school discounts and free lesson plans to U.S. educators as well as Art Room aid to qualifying U.S. schools.
Discount School Supply offers discounts to learning tools and school supplies to U.S. educators.
DollarDays offers discounted wholesale prices on classroom equipment and school supplies to teachers who can sign up for a free account. Members are qualified for free shipping on bulk orders of $499 and above.
Dramatists Play Service offers a 10% educator discount to teachers who order 20 or more copies of any DPS Acting Edition.
GelPro offers a 25% educator discount on mats and rugs to K-12 teachers and college faculty members.
Home Depot: Educators employed in public schools can apply for a tax-free exemption on classroom purchases made at Home Depot when they have a Federal Government Purchase Card.
Izzit: U.S. teachers can sign up as a member of Izzit.org to receive one free educational DVD every school year. Use your school shipping address when filling up the online registration form.
K12 School Supplies offers teacher discounts of up to 80% on closeout and clearance school supplies. Free shipping is available on select orders of $99 and above.
Kennelly Keys Music offers discounts on products and rentals to educators. Contact [email protected] or visit your local store.
KiwiCo is offering bulk discounts on 10 or more items to teachers who order online for school-related activities. STEM classroom packs are available for a 25% discount.
LakeShore Learning offers a 15% teacher discount to educators who sign up for the Loyalty Club.
National School Supply offers educator discounts on school supplies, learning resources, and classroom equipment. Free shipping is available for bulk orders of $1000 and above.
The Office Depot Give Back To School Program lets teachers earn 5% rebates in school credits for every purchase of select school supplies. For every $10 worth of credits, the school will receive a merchandise certificate which is redeemable at OfficeDepot.com.
Oriental Trading: Teachers can save up to 65% on classroom supplies, art materials, and educational resources at Oriental Trading.
Paper Source offers bulk discounts on select solid color paper products for teachers. Purchase limits apply.
PBS: Teachers are eligible for free access to PBS Learning Media digital curriculum-based resources. Sign up for free and get unlimited access to all educational features.
Pencils.com offers a 10% educator discount to teachers and school staff members when they sign up for an account. Educators employed in the U.S. can also register to the Tools for Schools program.
Pets in the Classroom offers financial assistance to purchase and maintain small animals for educational purposes. Available for K-9 teachers in the U.S.
Speed Stacks: PE instructors in the U.S. can sign up to receive one free Speed Stack set for educational purposes. Call 1-877-468-2877 and press 1 to register your school.
Squiggle Park offers free educational videos and printable materials for teachers.
Timesavers for Teachers: Educators can save 50% on the Language Bundle or the Essential Teacher Tools Bundle from Timesavers for Teachers. A 65% teacher discount is available for the mega bundle that contains both product sets.
For a full list of resources & links go to:
Teacher Discounts Guide:
The Ultimate List of Stores