by GDC Team | Solution Fluency
People have habits of every sort, and the healthier they are the better. Practicing simple morning rituals that are geared toward our well-being mean more than just having a better day—they mean having a better life. As a teacher, the stresses of the profession can... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
The personal qualities we carry with us beyond school don’t simply define what we’ve learned. They show people who we are because of who we’ve chosen to be. So the right choices are critical to success in every part of life. These kinds of qualities... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Collaboration Fluency
The importance of building safe learning environments for your learners is something that cannot be overstated. While it’s true that every student learns a bit differently from the next, the environment itself plays a significant role in their development. Safe... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
When we say “practicing tech health,” what do we mean? Some would say technology has developed an instant reward mindset within us. After all, when you’re being super-productive at your computer or crushing the levels of a new video game, the last... ![Healthy Classrooms Need Daylight and Fresh Air [Infographic]](https://gdcf-0916001bcltd.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/unzipping-the-daylight.jpg)
by GDC Team | Administration
Healthy classrooms are environments in which young minds can flourish. It’s a little room in which teachers and learners spend much of their days, so it’s crucial that the physical environment is made as conducive to wellness and progress as the mental and... ![9 Common Negative Thoughts Students Think & How to Fix Them [Infographic]](https://gdcf-0916001bcltd.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mind-virus.jpg)
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
Negative thoughts happen to us all. Everybody needs inspiration and encouragement when times get tough. Our students are no different. The expectations students deal with are tremendous, and sometimes the path gets rough. Student life can be stressful. There are... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
“This modern world we live in is full of common situations and experiences which, if not handled well, create resistance rather than ease, impairing the strength that a relationship brings us.” via Christine Carter In our increasingly connected... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Classroom Management
“As many as 15 million children in the U.S. could be diagnosed with mental health disorders, according to the APA. However, as few of 7 percent of these young people actually receive the care they need.” via Edudemic Student mental health problems are a... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Classroom Management
Via Huffington Post Before you read this article, open up a new tab: Calm.com Feel free to take a five-minute meditation to center your thoughts and come back to this article more fully into the present. Students all around the world now stretch in downward dog in a... 