Why do I love teaching the little ones? They are so sweet and are amazed at the littlest things! Some days we have kiddos that come into school and had a bad morning or didn't get enough sleep. Some days WE as teachers do, too. Not every day is a fantastic day. I started using Cranky Cream when I had some students feeling stuck in their mood. I know that life is harder for some, but sometimes we need a little something to bring on a better attitude and smile. Sometimes it can be a simple fix for that moment.
They rub a little cranky cream on, and most of them time they suddenly start to feel better. It works wonders! This bottle of lotion is Hempz (just becuase I had it at home). I have used several different ones. I like to use scented lotions when I can, but I get unscented as well.
I have also filled up a clear salt shaker with glitter and taped the top so glitter won't come out. This can be used as Magic Sprinkles- getting their brain ready to learn or happy glitter. I "sprinkle" some on them, and like magic- they are thinking and working much better.
Some have used lotion for Boo Boo Lotion. You know those invisible hurts and boo boos that really don't need a visit to the nurse? I always have a few that think they need to go to the nurse about EVERYTHING. Sometimes it only needs a bandaid over the invisible spot. Let them rub a little lotion on that spot and magically it begins to feel better!
These are simple tricks and ways to make it all better and continue on with your day. And they look cute, too! We could have different lotions for all kinds of things depending on your class - happy, brain power, calming, friendship, smart choices, reading superpowers (just to name a few)!
I have the Cranky Cream label in my TpT store as a FREEBIE! Let me know how it goes!
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Leave me a comment if you try it OR if you have another trick similar to this that works in your classroom.
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