Bret Biørnstad

I'm just a 5th grade teacher that sometimes finds great stuff and rather than keeping it to myself I decided to share my finds with you.

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Science
This simple dietary change may reverse mid-life gut bacteria crises
slashgear.com - Brittany A. Roston
Middle age tends to include select unwanted physiological changes, including potential decreases in cognitive performance. There’s no clear …
Google Reader
Try this brilliant time management trick that Google uses
Ladders - Monica Torres
A very simple time management trick can transform your day, and your job. Google was once again named the best company in the United States to work …
Bullying
How to Bullyproof Your Child
The New York Times - By ESTELLE ERASMUS
When my 10-year-old daughter was shunned by her friends a few years ago, we tried a surprisingly effective anti-bullying strategy. The trouble started during a play date when three little girls battled
Success
10 harmless mind tricks that make people like you
Ladders - Travis Bradberry
Give these 10 mind tricks a try and you’re bound to notice a difference in how people respond to you. When you’re working hard and doing all you can …
Anger
This One Practice Can Shut Down Any Fight In Your Relationship
mindbodygreen.com - By Frankie Bashan
Mindfulness seems to be popping up everywhere these days. In therapy, it can be used as a technique to help patients be aware of what is going on …
Ikigai
This Japanese secret to a longer and happier life is gaining attention from millions around the world
CNBC - Ken Mogi
There's no single way to find your ikigai, but you can start by asking a few simple questions: What makes you happy? What are you good at? What (and …
Health
These medicinal plants put brakes on cancer growth
futurity.org - National University of Singapore
The leaves of a variety of medicinal plants can stop the growth of breast, cervical, colon, leukemia, liver, ovarian, and uterine cancer, a new study …
The Brain
How to Stop Thinking About Something That's Bothering You
Inc Magazine - Amy Morin
Dwelling on something unpleasant will drag you down and keep you stuck. Use this strategy to get some relief. There's a strong connection between the way you think and the way you feel. And it goes both
Success
You make or break your life between 5-7 a.m.
Ladders - Benjamin P. Hardy
I didn’t understand how important my morning routine was at the beginning of my mission. But it quickly became very apparent. While serving a …
Exercise
Can’t do a single push-up? Here’s how to get strong enough to drop and gimme 20
Well+Good - by Kells McPhillips
This week, I successfully completed about 100 push-ups. Since that’s about 90 more than I’ve ever attempted before, need I tell you that I’m sore? …
How to Take a Video on a Chromebook
howtogeek.com - Brady Gavin
Until recently, taking a video on Chromebook wasn’t a straightforward process (and wasn’t even part of the default Google Camera app!). However, now …
Recipes
This collagen protein bar recipe will replace all the store-bought bars in your bag
Well+Good
It’s the super power tucked into every wellness woman’s bag, the thing she never leaves the house (or the gym) without, her secret weapon for hanger …
Wellness
Straighten Up: Improve Your Posture With These Exercises & Stretches
mindbodygreen.com - By Sassy Gregson-Williams
Correct posture is something I am proud to say is at the heart of my Ballet Blast method. I want my clients to achieve their goals, but even more so, …
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Students
Fine Motor and Beyond: How To Support Underlying Skills for Writing
twowritingteachers.org - kelseycorter
What makes the physical and visual process of writing challenging? Read to find out how an occupational therapist collaborated with a classroom …
Industrial Revolution
8 Things Every School Must Do To Prepare For The 4th Industrial Revolution
Forbes - Bernard Marr
Corporate leaders aren’t the only ones who need to consider how to adjust to the new world the 4th Industrial Revolution is ushering in. Educators, schools, government officials, and parents must re-think
Exercise
Sculpt Your Body in 4 Weeks—No Kit Required
byrdie.com
Bodyweight exercises are a great cost-effective way to exercise. You don't need any kit, and you can do them anywhere. This means if you go to the …
Sleep
This hydration schedule will help you sleep like a baby, experts say
Ladders - Isabella Broggini
Do you frequently feel sluggish and irritated for no good reason when you wake up? You might be part of the one in three Americans who have at least …
Promoting Summer Creativity: The Historical Fiction Premise for Middle Graders - From the Mixed-Up Files...
fromthemixedupfiles.com
Most middle grade readers will soon have a months-long opportunity to reboot their imaginations after a busy school year. Summer is a great time to …
CrossFit
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
Well+Good - by Kells McPhillips
Before I found out that 10,000 steps a day is total scam, I would do just about anything to meet the quota. (Speed walking in circles! Spending an …
Lifehacks
Create a 'Noticing Wall' for Your Kid
Lifehacker - Michelle Woo
A while ago, my mother-in-law bought some math and reading workbooks for my six-year-old daughter. When I asked my daughter if she wanted to check …
Android News
Adobe Premiere Rush Lands on Android Today, Chromebooks Support Coming Soon
chromeunboxed.com - Robby Payne
Video editing has never been a strength on Android devices. We’ve had great attempts at solutions over the past few years, but it has to be admitted …
The Teacher as Assessor
teacherinastrangeland.blog - by nflanagan
A little handmade meme has popped up recently in my Facebook feed, shared by Alexandra Penfold, a children’s author and food writer. Interesting, no? …
Travel
11 must-visit Pacific Coast Highway pit stops for the ultimate summer road trip
Well+Good - by Amanda Blakley
My first-ever experience riding along the Pacific Coast Highway—California’s longest state route, which hugs most of the coastline—is now just a hazy …
Ayurveda
What Is an Ayurvedic Diet?
foodnetwork.com - Heath Goldman
Ayurvedic eating is pretty much the opposite of a fad diet — it’s existed for some 5,000 years. Here’s what you need to know about doshas, kitchari …
Citrus Fruit
The One Big-Batch Drink I Make All Summer Long
foodnetwork.com - Julie Hines
It's bright, it's refreshing and it's a crowd pleaser on a hot day. Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved When my …
Amazon
This Is the Best Dish Rack Every Kitchen Needs
foodnetwork.com - Rachel Trujillo
How much would you spend to actually like hand-washing dishes? Nothing stops me from tackling a new recipe or cooking a big, indulgent meal faster …
Microsoft
Microsoft's Edge browser comes to MacOS, thanks to Google
CNET - by Stephen Shankland
But Microsoft plans to give its browser a different look that Google's Chrome.
Chromebook
Get Office 365 Apps for Your Chromebook
Lifewire - by Andy Wolber
There are two ways for Office 365 subscribers to access Microsoft Office apps on a Chromebook. First, subscribers may use Office Online apps to …
Students
Strategies to Create a Community in Your Classroom
pbs.org - PBS
The Arthur theme song says it all: “You can learn to work and play and get along with each other.” Building a classroom community is a process with …