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February Wellness Newsletter

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The Power of Positive Thinking

The power of positive thinking and being able to identify emotions in the classroom should not be underestimated. An understanding of the role emotions play in learning can help both educators and students contribute to this power.

Resources for Educators:

     -  7 Tips to Encourage a Positive Attitude in Students

Activities for Students:

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Modeling Positive thinking

Teachers can have automatic negative thoughts and fall into a negative thought loop just like their students. Modeling positive thinking for students is important, but not always easy! If you are having a hard time seeing the positive, take a look at these tips for staying positive during trying times.

Tip of the Month

Gratitude journalling is an easy and effective way to encourage positive thinking. A study that took place in 2021 showed that adults who used a gratitude app for six weeks were less depressed, anxious, and stressed than those who did not use the app. Even though participants only practiced gratitude journaling for six weeks, the positive impacts lasted until week 12.

Here are some apps that make it easy to help you add gratitude journaling to your daily routine!
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