Sarah Elliott

First Grade Teacher at BES!

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Another refresh course done! This year I should become a Seesaw Certified Educator! @Seesaw #ambassador #education

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Educators: this is our moment.

We’re going to make sure that every child, every school, and every educator has what they need to thrive regardless of where they live or where they come from.

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Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/7WzHPw7Ok1

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I think this one is important right now for us all. “Making appointments with yourself and scheduling other things around them is key to proactive self-management.”-Michael Hyatt #BESPLC

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A6 I want to take the SEL from BAW and blend it into all other subject areas. I want to specifically write it in to the core lessons we teach. This will be easy for students to adapt to as they practice in BAW. I just have to make sure I am consistent in my implementation.#BESPLC

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A5 In first grade self assessment/reflection is best simplified. Having one goal at a time is ideal. This gives them motivation to think deeply about that goal and have a sense of achievement once they reach it. They will take ownership and pride in their learning.#BESPLC

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@PowleyMrs @ColleenAdam4 @SamanthaLCoy I have also found students are harder on themselves than I am. When I have them do a self reflection for SLC they judge themselves so harshly! It does create an opportunity for deep discussions about their decision making though. #BESPLC

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A4 I tell my students stories of my time in school when I struggled so that they know we are the same. This helps them feel comfortable with not always being perfect or right. A personal connection will be important for students after being out of school for so long.#BESPLC

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@LanaMur43218603 We will have to remind each other!

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A3 Peer tutoring is a huge motivator in first grade. Implementing a procedure where students have a peer buddy they "get to" help once their work is finished will encourage students to be more responsible with their work time without me hovering over them to stay focused. #BESPLC

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@heather62534873 @marissadfranks @SamanthaLCoy I love this idea! How fun would that be for them to take home and keep at the end of the year!? #BESPLC

[Sarah Elliott @SarahElliott002]

@CoachLRandolph I feel like it moves their thinking from "my teacher is telling me what to do" to "my teacher wants to keep me safe" and keeps them from rebelling and makes them think more about my love for them. #BESPLC

[Sarah Elliott @SarahElliott002]

A1My main focus has always been to help students recognize their emotions and behavior and learn to regulate them. Going back I plan to make more of an effort to be sure my consequences directly match the behavior in a logical manner as stated in the article. #BESPLC

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@JennCrawford16 I feel the same! I think the transition has been easier because it was something we were already working to achieve within our student conversations. #BESPLC

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A2 I try to use language that restates the positive behavior and to coach good problem solving. I find myself slipping out of that habit when things get crazy in the school year. I'd like to strengthen my consistency in my teacher language. #BESPLC

[Sarah Elliott @SarahElliott002]

@AshleySilber3 @SamanthaLCoy I agree. I would love SEL time to be integrated across our academics but also I would like to to be its own time as well.

[Sarah Elliott @SarahElliott002]

A5:My goal is to allow my students to see me work through my own emotions and struggles. I always try to be “real” with them in academics and I want to make more of a point of being “real” with the SEL piece so they feel more connected and less alone in their feelings. #BESPLC

[Sarah Elliott @SarahElliott002]

@DinkelJill I think sometimes as adults we fear showing weakness or vulnerability so we hide it. I think it’s important to show it and model handling it for our little people.