<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:40:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.girasolandsage.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Making Review Fun Again: Editable Canva Games for Every Classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review time didn’t always look like this in my classroom. It used to mean worksheets, quiet rooms, and students just trying to get through the assignment. I wanted review to feel different — more fun, more engaging, and something students actually looked forward to. That’s what led me to start creating and using interactive review games instead. Now, review feels less like a task and more like an experience, and the energy in the room is completely different. Are you looking to bring more...]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/post/making-review-fun-again-editable-canva-games-for-every-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699799b74c11d313e899490c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/684aad_0550eb0852d94e06bb31b7bb7fc757ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>evelyn656</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Tested Cooperative Learning Games to Play Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all been there as teachers. It’s game day, Friday free play, or indoor recess, and the kids are arguing and fighting about who wins, who goes first, just about anything! It is frustrating for the kids, and for the teacher! In order to prevent this, strong social emotional skills are important. One way for…]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/post/kid-tested-cooperative-learning-games-to-play-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed41b2862f4431b1b92499</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/684aad_34a6e1595fc545dd8d337396bc2c529a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>evelyn656</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Share Concerns That a Child May Have Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Autism? According to the Autism Navigator website, Autism (ASD) is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Children with autism experience challenges in 3 areas:  communication skills, social interaction skills, and restrictive/repetitive behavior.  Over the…]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/post/how-to-share-concerns-that-a-child-may-have-autism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed41b2862f4431b1b9249b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/684aad_b4768edf10c04ef6b1e898def577ce2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>evelyn656</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 Great Picture Books to Foster Awareness and Acceptance of Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Importance of Educating Children about Autism Discussing emotional topics can be challenging for young children. These books about children with autism are great for home and school. They will help explain what autism is in a way that children will understand and will answer questions that children may have about autism and their autistic…]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/post/11-great-picture-books-to-foster-awareness-and-acceptance-of-autism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed41b2862f4431b1b92498</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:21:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/684aad_01ffc69077f242009e14bcd5d7f26036~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>evelyn656</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Budgeting Advice for an Irregular Income]]></title><description><![CDATA[I usually write about things related to my field and while finances and budgeting are not something I studied in school, I have had to learn since I’m self-employed and my paychecks vary. Budgeting with a regular paycheck is challenging enough and being a freelancer or entrepreneur with irregular paychecks or variable income can be…]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/post/the-best-budgeting-advice-for-an-irregular-income</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed41b2862f4431b1b92496</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:45:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/684aad_8056766d6cd145928cfbf00fc164c6a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>evelyn656</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Great Characteristics Of A Developmental Evaluator]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you want to venture out into a career as a developmental evaluator and you’re not sure it will work for you?  To be honest, this isn’t exactly the career path I was on.  I was teaching a preschool special education class, while taking coursework in school psychology and needed to do my internship prior…]]></description><link>https://www.girasolandsage.com/post/7-great-characteristics-of-a-developmental-evaluator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed41b44c02aa6b1113b2a4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/684aad_4ed73c71a5a944c59957861df15b5680~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>evelyn656</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>