Molly O’Neill

Primary Education Teacher

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@MissBrowningAU I find journaling really helps! If you don’t have the courage to open up to someone, writing it down is great idea. Another idea is a “365 happiness jar”. Each day write down one positive thing that happens, then on 31/21 read all the cards. Perfect way to stay in the moment.

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@IsaacHaines1 Very important for students of all ages, even as early as EC or Early Stage 1- these children have emotions and a voice, so why not allow them to express themselves. The MH of all individuals matter immensely and I don’t think it’s spoken in depth as much as it should be.

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@IsaacHaines1 Human first, teacher second. A motto that all teachers should live by. Your well-being, and life matter just as much as your work does! Everyone is allowed to feel complex emotions and mental health days should be normalise for both students AND teachers!!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@BonnieUon Distractions are so important when you’re feeling down, alone or suicidal. These kits would help keep a student entertained in a fun way!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

In light of the current school holidays, how could we ensure our students are maintaining good mental health and wellbeing? Not all students have safe and caring home lives, does that mean our teaching flows into the holidays and is it appropriate to reach out? #UoNTeach

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@LaurenG68654208 No I haven’t! It would be such a good activity for students, especially those who love to write - helping them to reflect on their day/ how they’re feeling!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@Steph_Murray12 Yes! Whole group check-ins remind families that wellbeing matters, and the school is always there to guide them!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@IsaacHaines1 Self-regulating their own learning will help them transition their skills learnt in primary school into secondary schooling or even adulthood! PBL is definitely a successful classroom pedagogy for all students.

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@LaurenG68654208 I will also be using check-ins and using @Smiling_Mind for daily mindfulness!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@miss_orlowski The Yoga Cafe in Blacksmiths offer great insight to ‘Take 3 for the Sea’, by using sustainable products, no plastic products and all items sold are plant based. By choosing sustainable resources, it will lead to a cleaner, safer society. #sustainability

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@NicWil6 @NewLambtonPS I would love to find out too!!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

Awesome work @NewLambtonPS! Good wellbeing is very important for students to maintain, by regularly checking in with other student it can gauge quickly how everyone is feeling! I am all for the student autonomy, why shouldn’t they take ownership! #UoNTeach #wellbeingmatters #sdg3

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@madeleine0899 I’m not sure if this is off topic but I’ve seen ‘Leggos’ and ‘Coles’ branded pasta sauce have now made a “hidden veggie” flavour! This would be an excellent way to get children to eat vegetables without them knowing! What do you think?

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

It is alarming the amount of children not consuming the recommended amount of vegetables daily. I believe the dedicated “Fruit Break” period in classrooms should be changed to further encourage children to choose vegetables as a healthy snack/ alternative to fruit.

[Mrs Deaves @DeavesMrs]

The number of children eating enough vegetables increased from 2.9% in 2015 to 4.4% in 2018. That still means that less than 5% of children are eating enough vegetables every day. Are people aware of the RDI? Education is key. https://t.co/dg5xaQN879 #Educ4750 #UoNTeach

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@madeleine0899 Love this! Never heard of this before! My primary school had “traffic light” foods, which follow the same outline. They’re both easy for students to follow for healthy eating!

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@teachwithmaisey I like the sounds of free!! The wellbeing of our students is so so important. I wonder if the data of the survey could be compared within schools? I would be very interested in taking a look! Perhaps government funding could be allocated as a result! #wellbeingmatters

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

Is the well-being of our students our top priority in schools?
#uonteach #educ4750

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@teachwithmaisey @HoskingMiss It sure is!! LANSW also run clinics for teachers and students in preparation for their upcoming athletics carnival! Athletics incorporates so many important FMS which are crucial when learning physical activity.

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

Little Athletics is near and dear to my heart. It is an excellent way for children to participate in physical activity and develop lifelong skills! Thanks for the share @HoskingMiss! LANSW did virtual competitions and funruns during lockdown, to boost PA rates in their athletes!

[Miss Hosking @HoskingMiss]

Little Athletics gives little ones the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging sporting activities regardless of their skill level! If you are an #educator or #parent what better way to encourage your kids to be more active (link below)! #UoNTeach

https://t.co/IeA2SREhGw

[Molly O’Neill @_MissONeill_]

@teachwithmaisey Most certainly, I loved how engaged my students were. Lessons on mental Heath need to be normalised as it is such an important part of being human!!