Time, Value, and Anxiety
This blog post is written by a Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor. He shares how time management can be a trigger for many with anxiety and shares how the Time Timer can help in many aspects for those with anxiety because it is a visual measurement that all ages and abilities can understand.
Helpful Tools for Managing OCD and Germaphobia Anxiety in Everyday Life
If you or someone in your household, workplace, or classroom struggles with washing their hands for an excessive amount of time (or not enough time!), the Time Timer WASH Touchless Handwashing Timer is a game changer. This amazing little timer provides visual cues for each stage of the handwashing “process” as determined by the CDC.
Why Adding a Time Timer to Your Back to School Supply List is a Must!
No matter your ambitions, a Time Timer can make learning, and teaching, a little easier. Keep reading for a breakdown of some of our models and the specific purposes they can serve in a school setting.
Safe In-Person Learning for Your Classroom this School Year
This back-to-school season will be another transition with new precautions to keep educators and students safe. Read about some safe in-person learning practices for the classroom to help keep students safe and in-person this school year.
How Time Timer Can Help Support Students with IEP and 504 Plans
Every family, teacher, and administrator across the country spends a great deal of time preparing for a return to the classroom. Some educators, students, and their parents will be devoting extra attention to creating or updating IEP and 504 Plans. If your child, student, or client has an IEP or 504 Plan, there are several ways Time Timer can step in and support them with time management awareness.
Keeping Education Engaging
It’s difficult to keep children engaged with education, given the number of distractions they have vying for their attention. If you have a child that struggles with learning, there are many things you can do to help them stay on track.
Back to School Tips for Students Who May Need Extra Support
It’s almost time for students to head back to school, whether in the classroom or at-home learning. After a challenging year, preparing children to resume formal learning after the summer off can be a daunting transition, especially for students with special needs. Here are a few tips to help the whole family adjust and prepare students to succeed.
Summary of Back to School Guidelines from the CDC and AAP
We will be giving you a quick summary of The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) guidelines for in-person learning. The AAP actually recommends a return to in-person learning, one of the reasons being that it is probably better for students’ mental health. The rates of COVID transmission among students can be quite low, under the condition that the correct preventative measures are taken. Among these preventative measures is proper handwashing, which we’ll give special focus to in this article, along with how you can include the Time Timer WASH into you and your children’s handwashing routine.
Get Ready, Teachers – It’s Back-to-School Prep Time
Today’s blog post focuses on the back-to-school classroom prep for teachers. It is almost the time of year where students are headed back to the classroom. This blog can help you set the students up for success with the classroom environment.
Get Classroom-Ready with Time Timer WASH
If there’s one thing the Coronavirus pandemic has driven home, it’s the critical importance of keeping your hands clean and away from your face. That’s easier said than done in a classroom full of kids – particularly younger children. Learn how the Time Timer WASH is the perfect tool to implement in the classroom this year.
Our Favorite Academic Planners for the School Year
The new school year is quickly approaching, and we’re looking ahead to help teachers and students prepare and get organized for a great start! Here are our favorite academic planners to stay on track throughout the year and make every moment count.
1. Order Out of Chaos Academic Planner
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The Order Out of Chaos Academic Planner is a new favorite of ours and truly covers everything for kids. It is a non-traditional visual planner set up to help keep each of your child’s subjects and assignments clearly organized to make sure nothing gets missed. Packed with thoughtful details, this planner is perfect for all students, particularly those who may have trouble staying focused from task to task. With extra space on the weekly outlook for afterschool activities and weekends, your child is empowered to complete all assignments on time, and make time for fun as well. The planner also includes sections for major projects and long-term assignments to help plan ahead. |
2. Bullet Journal
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The Bullet Journal is a crowd favorite for users of all ages for good reason. This journal is designed to be used by logging information in bulleted lists using the Bullet Journal Method, which is briefly outlined in the back of the notebook but also much more deeply explained in the Bullet Journal Method book, written by creator Ryder Carroll. Carroll created this method as a way to keep his mind focused as he learned to be productive despite his own learning disabilities. The Bullet Journal Method has attracted a wide following, especially for those who struggle with focus issues, due to its unique organizational method. |
3. Moleskine 18 Month Planner
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Moleskine 18 Month Planners are a classic and these planners are a great option for kids and adults who may need a little help keeping things organized. If your child does a good job of keeping on top of daily tasks and homework but needs a bit of help keeping track of bigger and longer-term projects, these planners are a great option. Covering a full school year until the following December, these planners are offered in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly options, allowing you to pick the one that best fits your individual needs and level of detail. If you’re looking for a planner with a bit of character, check out the Limited Edition Collection as well. |
Take some time to consider for yourself, or to discuss with your child, your plan to keep focused and on track this year with classes. We hope these ideas will spark some conversations and ideas, whether encouraging your child to help them stay organized in the new school year, or as a teacher setting yourself up for success in the classroom. Bonus points for time management: add a Time Timer visual timer to your daily routines to help you stay on track with your well-planned schedule.
