I believe children are capable, joyful, and worthy. I believe teachers are capable, loving, and intentional. I believe education is a right, the foundation, and changing. @ButlerCOE
Uncertainty is the biggest trigger for human anxiety. Our brains work hard at making life more predictable, at making quick sense of what is going on so we can decide what to do! We see how fear tends to turn us all into survivors- for us or against us, us vs. them.
-Jon Baylin
At the heart of the new lens for discipline in our schools is our biological imperative -co-regulation! We are social creatures! Maybe the pressures on educators & parents have created a militant presence! We've forgotten to listen to our nervous systems & those of our children!
Discover the animals that live in the North and South Poles and sew your own cuddle animal friend. 🐧❄️ Available beginning Monday, January 3 while supplies last. Register at https://t.co/93QMKeGLFY.
For teachers, it's getting harder and harder to unplug. Research shows that "pervasive connectivity" can take a toll on your mental and physical health—and that's amplified for teachers. Here are some ideas on how to set better boundaries.
Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up, he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
““I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
Threw on my jeans and ran out of the house to meet this spectacular educator/ narrator Traci Vermilion who is the "voice" in the new audio book, "Connections Over Compliance"!! I still cannot believe she is from Indianapolis and we found one another!!
Second grade loves Peter Reynolds (@peterhreynolds). Today was book character day and our team chose to dress up as our favorite Peter Reynolds characters. @msshein1
Happy spirit week from the second grade team!! We decorated our classroom door to be the school theme of bolt dogs. And today we dressed up as Peter Reynolds characters.
Congratulations Aaron Munson of @IpsButlerLab55 for being recognized as the Indiana School Counselor of the Year! Checkout his interview with @MelissaCrash tonight! #teamIPS
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📺🕛➡️ @CBS4Indy @ 5:20 PM
Our @ButlerCOE elementary student teachers providing collegial support as they work on teaching goals for the 2nd half of the semester. Thoughtful student-centered conversations! 💙
In a great classroom, the students aren’t the only learners. The TEACHER is a learner also. When teachers are curious, when they are vulnerable, when they continue to grow… they provide stronger instruction, and they provide a great example to their students.