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Harmony EAG’s Top Tips for Managing Student Stress During Testing Season!
National Stress Awareness Month reminds us that healthy learning starts with a healthy mind. As we approach testing season, it’s important to reflect on the toll that stress can have on our students’ ability to learn and test well. The pressure to perform well can intensify, which often leads to feelings of anxiety and stress. […]
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Celebrating Inspiring Women Leaders: Meet Christina Cipriano, Ph.D.
Happy Women’s History Month! For this month’s blog, we’re highlighting Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., a mother, associate professor at Yale, educational leader, and debut author. Learn how her experiences have shaped her fearless approach to work and life, and how she inspires women and students to do the same. “In honor of Women’s History Month, let […]
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Connecting Military and Civilian Kids: A Free Lesson Plan on Shared Experiences and Differences
Looking for a meaningful way to build connections among your students this month? Harmony has a new lesson plan and worksheet activity that fit well into any elementary classroom. It’s tied to April’s Month of the Military Child but designed for all classrooms—military and nonmilitary alike. Developed in partnership with educators from the National Military Family […]
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Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Harmony
Love is in the air in February! This month, we asked our Harmony Educator Advisory Group why their heart is with Harmony. A Harmony student even chimed in! We show our Harmony love through our morning meetings with our Harmony Meet Ups. This is our opportunity to get to know one another, learn to be […]
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The Importance of Educator Well-Being: Moving Beyond Self-Care
As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on and prioritize individual and collective well-being across our schools and communities. Teachers are the backbone of our education system, and their mental, emotional, and physical health directly impacts student success. Essentially, supporting student success begins with prioritizing the well-being of educators and […]
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Caring Communities: The Power of Giving Back
As we celebrate a season of giving, we asked our Harmony Educator Advisory Group (EAG) to share recent stories of how their schools and fellow educators have come together to give back to their communities and bring Harmony to those who need it most. Harmonious Helpers Show Their True Colors Megan Hanley Second Grade Teacher […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Fostering Gratitude in November and Beyond
November, with its cooler air and focus on togetherness, invites us to slow down, reflect, and express gratitude for the warmth in our lives. But what if gratitude became more than just a seasonal practice? What if we intentionally taught our children to appreciate life’s blessings year-round? Gratitude goes beyond saying “thank you.” It’s a […]
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Spark an Attitude of Gratitude in November and Beyond!
November invites us to slow down, reflect, and express gratitude about what brings warmth to our lives. Gratitude is both a feeling and an action that has the power to transform our outlook, nurture emotionally healthy relationships, and cultivate a sense of peace. When you incorporate gratitude into your daily routines, it creates a ripple […]
