Free Time in the Classroom

Ways to add the NEEDED “spontaneity” in your classroom!

We have packed schedules and there is no time for free or “spontaneity” time, yet this is STILL CRUCIAL for students.

Have you tried one of these things?!

free time to play: structured games are awesome, but they do NOT replace FREE PLAY!
free time to write – creative writing
free time to read what THEY want
genius hour where students choose what to investigate, do, construct, etc.
choice to show how and what they have learned
free time to reflect and write about what they have learned or experience at school
time and space for calm time
more contact with nature

Benefits of free time
creativity
relaxation
enhances cognitive functions
improves behavior and social skills
improves long-term memory
improves problem-solving skills
emotional balance
self-regulation

Harms of not having down time:
anxiety
poor resilience
depression
cognitive load
overwhelm

For MANY more tips, check this guide!
https://yanina-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/TheUltimateGuide

https://yanina-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/TheUltimateGuide

In-person Teaching Tips

I am teaching in person and virtually AT THE SAME TIME.

The following things have been my life saver and I wanted to share them with you!

I share more items here: 
https://yanina-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/TheUltimateGuide
I also have a lot of tips as how to arrange your student desks in a way that meet your students’ brain needs:




For MANY more tips for in-person (AND VIRTUALLY) teaching, check this guide!
https://yanina-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/TheUltimateGuide

https://yanina-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/TheUltimateGuide

Love, Yanina