When the adults in a school acknowledge & greet each other kindly & genuinely, it’s a clear modeling & example for students to do the same to their fellow classmates.
This is #culture building one salutation at a time.
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8 easy ways to positively impact #culture:
1). Greet people
2). Say please and thank you
3). Don’t micromanage
4). Share credit
5). Own failure
6). Be humble
7). Always be kind
8). Apologize
"Here are some ways to free children from negative thoughts about themselves and steer them towards more constructive self-acceptance."
https://t.co/0Mf9L6YFj1
The high-profile suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain this week draw attention to the imperative to recognize and support individuals who may be experiencing a serious mental health problem that can increase suicide risk.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/9bjE3iDMCd
When we support safe, healthy play, students naturally build their social and emotional skills. Read more from @Playworks on how to cultivate both throughout the school day: https://t.co/FcWp0kq8HM #SEL
One of the most powerful lessons we can model to our students is to respond to disappointment in a calm & tempered manner rather than with anger & resentment.
This article from @edutopia has great advice! “Your two objectives in these situations are to keep the student safe and help the agitated student calm down-not to get that student to apologize or discuss consequences.” https://t.co/VgPzxhgg84
A school requires a strong, collegial atmosphere to succeed. Here are some great ways to foster a positive culture—both across the school and in smaller ways. 💪 💪https://t.co/YJvSGjihF4