Calm Corner Toolkit🧠💭 I made this toolkit to support pupils regulate their emotions in a calm and comfortable corner of the classroom. The toolkit includes sensory toys, massage rollers, timers, mindfulness activities, breathing exercises and positive affirmations😊
I have a brilliant Y10 pupil who wants to get involved in anti-racist activism #BlackLivesMatter. I’ve suggested she writes to her MP. Any other ideas of what she can read/do? Really want to support her.
“Listen to children. Talk with them about racism. Answer their questions honestly and admit when you don’t have an answer. Point out moments when they have more agency because of their skin colour, socio-economic status etc.” Tiffany Johnson #antiracismisforeveryone
Children’s books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating critical conversations about race; and they can also be used to model what it means to resist and dismantle oppression. What are your favourite chdn’s books to acknowledge race and racism?
#ICantBreath Devastated this is happening in 2020. But determined to help cultivate a more humane, compassionate generation going forward. Let’s research how we can make a difference in primary schools.
“I see no color” is not the goal.
“I see your color and I honor you. I value your input. I will be educated about your lived experiences. I will work against the racism that harms you. You are beautiful. Tell me how to do better.”
... That’s the goal.
Introducing... Mathopoly 🤩
The idea is to consolidate math learning while having a bit of fun!
The game could be used in a maths lesson, during wet play or for interventions etc.
To get a card, you have to correctly answer the question.
#edutwitter#Mathematics#primary