Amy Cap

I love my job and my kids are the reason why. I am a #teacher #mother #wife #sister #daughter #friend #workoutpartner #crossfit #vegan #yoga #yogaeverydamnday

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

"34 percent of [young adults] 18 to 23 said their mental health has worsened compared with before the pandemic." Parents can help their adult children by listening, being empathetic, and offering help when possible.

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#bokskids #mentalhealth #pandemic

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

According to a Stanford study, children who practiced mindfulness experienced an average of 74 more minutes of sleep at night. The impacts of practicing mindfulness are even greater for at-risk children.

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#bokskids #mindfulness #sleep

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

Learning loss is a real concern over the summer, as is the loss of fitness gains achieved during the school year. To keep your kids' minds and bodies active and healthy, encourage daily physical activity and play!

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#bokskids #summer #learningloss #fitness

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

Physical activity can help kids regulate their emotions, experts advise. That means that kids who stay active are more capable of keeping their behavior and emotions in check - and in control.

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#bokskids #emotion #selfregulation #kidsbehavior

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

As the weather gets nicer heading into the summer months, we want to highlight the importance of getting active in nature! Read our newest blog post for 10 ways to connect with the outdoors and have fun moving: https://t.co/zmzBGJq4sj

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

Childhood obesity rates have already increased by almost 2% during the pandemic. This comes with added dangers, like cardiovascular health challenges. BOKS is determined to turn this trend around and help kids becoming healthier and happier!

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[edutopia @edutopia]

Beloved author Beverly Cleary, creator of Ramona Quimby, dies at 104.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Kids need to be engaged and empowered to grow into independent learners.

Sketchnote by @woodward_julie

[NASA @NASA]

🔭 🌕 Sky gazers, this weekend has a treat for you! On Sun., Mar. 28, step outside and gaze at March’s full Moon.

This particular full Moon is special to many people around the world & goes by many names! Before you look up, take a peek at its meanings: https://t.co/iMS963MwVa

[CASEL @caselorg]

#FeelGoodFriday: What is the role of #SEL in education and student success? It’s foundational! Share if you agree.

[Brené Brown @BreneBrown]

Change is uncomfortable and hard as hell. When leaders expect others to change without participating + holding themselves accountable - it’s almost impossible. When leaders show up and model the vulnerability required for transformation change - it’s often unstoppable.

[Brené Brown @BreneBrown]

My favorite line from the poem by @TheAmandaGorman today: “We lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us.” She is amazing. #inauguration2021

[International Space Station @Space_Station]

Happy New Year! The station orbits the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour) enabling the crew to see 16 sunrises and sunsets each day.

[ARCHIVED - NASA Moon @NASAMoon]

#HappyNewYear
What will the Moon look like on your birthday this year? Will it be nearly full? 🌕 Or perhaps a thin crescent? 🌒 Show us with your Moon emoji! https://t.co/hU8CNFwaBR

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

Bundle up and get ready to try out these outdoor family games! Which ones are your favorite? Let us know below!

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#bokskids #physicalactivity #familygames #winterfun

[NASA @NASA]

🐺🌕 Aaah-ooooooh! It’s a Wolf Moon to end the year. Beginning tonight, Earth's BFF, the Moon, will appear in full view for the 13th and final time in the year 2020. More @NASAMoon facts: https://t.co/irW07fcA2l

[Active Kids & Minds @activekidsminds]

Day 8 of 12 Days of Movement with BOKS! Today's free resource sample is from the BOKS Recess Cards. Does your class need fun ideas to get moving during recess? Try a game from our cards and help them prepare for class after the break.

[NASA @NASA]

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[Dalio Education @DalioEducation]

2020 has been an incredibly hard year for everyone, but especially for our educators. This piece in @EdSurge lays out a few great ways we can help support them in the new year. https://t.co/0PkeEjyaNS