Timeline photosThis morning was the first episode of ‘Pet Week’ on #LetsGoLive! We love animals but don’t have any pets ourselves, so we wanted to make sure that all of the activities in Pet week could be done by absolutely everyone regardless of having animals! So today we make our own pet rocks and designed their ‘rockariums’. This was a super fun activity that has proven really popular with our audience, so maybe it’s one to try at home with your little ones!
We made it an activity about habitats and caring for animals. We asked questions such as: Where does the rock come from? What does it like to do, and what does it eat? All of this then influenced the rockarium design and what went into it! …
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If you can spare a few minutes write to OFSTED and support your child’s school and the amazing job they are doing in these difficult times. Don’t forget it is not just teachers, TAs but office staff, cooks, dinner supervisors and cleaners who are also part of the school community and should be praised. Say something positive to lift the spirits of these wonderful people who are doing the best for our children 🐻
Here is where to write:
enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk …
We have really missed all the Buddies this year past, present and future and had so wished to be back running classes but as you know 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. We hope, along with other similar businesses to be back soon spreading the love of learning!
As the New Year dawns, I hope it is filled with the promises of a brighter tomorrow. Happy New Year! …
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We are going to complete this scavenger hunt around the estate where we live and the children receive a prize at the end rather than trick or treating. This fab sheet was created by an amazing TA I used to work with, he has lots of amazing ideas on his page:
www.facebook.com/groups/colsdailyfamilyfun/?ref=share …
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Wishing my gorgeous Teddy-cation children who are starting school for the first time (or returning) all the luck in the world. Everyone is a star and deserves the right to twinkle ✨ …
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🐻Well, we have been very quiet recently, a lot has happened over the last few months – house move, working back in school with key worker children, home educating my own children and finally being able to visit my parents in Devon after 7 months!
🐻I am hoping to start classes back in September but a scaled down timetable with Covid measures put into place.
🐻I will post more details over the next few days.
🐻We have really missed our Buddies and their parents and are particularly sad that we couldn’t say goodbye to some of the children who will be starting school in September – hopefully we can see some of you at our holiday classes in the future.
🐻Below illustrates some of the reasons why we work so hard on building our gross and fine motor skills, preparing for school life! Preschool age is such a crucial phase as they are developing both physically and mentally, making sense of the world around them and we strive at Teddy-cation to put the joy into learning and give both you and your child key skills to aid their development.
We are so looking forward to being back, thank you for your patience and we hope to see you really soon ❤️🐻Look at the differences between a typical younger child’s hand (left) and a typical older child’s hand (right). I have parents asking regularly why their preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet. This is why! Their hands (and brains) are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, colouring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc. All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready! …
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This is useful advise in light of the fact it will be compulsory from Friday 👍🏻I am sharing the following tips to help people breathe easier when wearing a mask. Many have reported, in groups I participate in, that it makes their symptoms worse or they have new ones. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Medical professionals usually get training on this, though recently I have heard from them as well. This post is not intended as a place to debate the efficacy of masks, the validity of protocols to wear them or to shame or judge people people for their views.
I am a Breath Behavior Analyst. My specialty is the psychophysiology of breathing. That means how our breathing habits affect the body’s chemistry and nervous system regulation. This includes hormones and thermoregulation issues.
Since all the Covid Protocols came into effect I see so many people who are experiencing an increase of or new symptoms while wearing a mask. The majority of this is from habits we use to breathe while wearing a mask that work against us. Most of this is unconscious breathing behavior, but the good news is you can reverse it quite quickly.
I refuse to profit off of world pandemic. So I’m offering these tips and free help to anyone who needs more support after trying this for a few days. There is no catch, except maybe finally catching your breath.
1. Only wear a mask if you cannot social distance according to Covid-19 protocols. I do not advocate for or against mask-wearing as a precaution (there are enough people doing that) but I do advocate staying healthy with good breath hygiene while wearing one.
2. Nasal breathe only.
NEVER mouth breathe in a mask. Your nose thermoregulates and moistens the air to keep the lungs working properly and nasal hairs and mucus are the first line of defence for your immune system.
Mouth breathing drys the airway, restricts alveolar intake, and gives you zero protection from any particles you inhale. This triggers the sympathetic nervous system and a whole host of physical responses best known as the flight or fight response.
You can breathe through your nose even when doing heavy lifting or other activities that get your heart pumping. You can breathe even if your nose is stuffy. In fact it will help your nose to clear the mucus and reduce inflammation in the sinuses too!!
This may take time to get used to. Try wearing a mask for just a few minutes at a time at home to practice if nasal breathing is not your norm. Also practice wearing it during light activities to simulate what you do when you are in public wearing it.
3. Breathe lightlybut not shallow in the mask. Taking bigger breaths blows off too much CO2 which reduces oxygen perfusion as a result of trapping O2 in the blood ; hence all the symptoms.
** Cloth and non-surgical masks do not restrict O2. Your breath habits in a mask do. **
Side notes: light nasal breathing also gets rid of the foggy glasses because the airflow is down and out the sides of the mask instead of creating back flow.
4. Change it often. A wet mask reduces effectiveness, creates more heat and resistance to airflow thus increasing perceived difficulty breathing.
I truly hope this helps. We all have enough going on in our changing bodies. Here’s to thriving, not just surviving.
(The picture is me, LV Kusch, in the airport last week on an emergency family visit. I know the mask isn’t on properly. Watch this video about how to wear a mask.
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/video/covid-19-wear-non-medical-mask-face-covering-proper…
If you are going to wear one it’s important to secure it properly. I was rushed at security, dropped my mask after being asked to remove it twice and had to shove a new one on while getting out of the way of people who were impatient. I took this picture because I felt flustered and decided to use it to help others. I am leaving it up because no one gets it right all the time. 💛
Thanks for your attention and for reading the article. I hope the tips help you and the people you love.) …
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