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A3: I constantly tell myself and my students to take a breath and give yourself wait time before responding. Be sure you are in a good headspace before sharing your truth. Don't let your immediate emotions to hijack your thinking. #formativechat
A4: Welcome all cultures to share first hand experiences with students. Teach the perspective from the indigenous people, not just the privileged recollections.#rethink_learning
Q4. Please share any resources, lessons, policies, and/or strategies that support teaching the truths about Indigenous peoples all year long.
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A2: Have courage to face the truths of our past. We can make changes now to overcome the historical trauma. Support one another and acknowledge feelings and experiences as the truth.#rethink_learning
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Please introduce yourself, where you are from, your role, and share a gif or photo about celebrating the truths.
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A4: Gratitude gives me that extra push I often need to keep going. I also see this with my students. Most of my day is cheering others on, and giving specific feedback for the great things they do each day. The impact is powerful and inspiring! #BuildHOPEedu
Q4 "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
- William Arthur Ward
What impact does gratitude have in your life and that of your school community?
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A3: We can do hard things! My students see me recognizing others for their accomplishments even in light of a bad situation. There is always something to be learned from every path we take.#BuildHOPEedu
Q3 "Gratitude is looking on the brighter side of life, even if it means hurting your eyes."
- Ellen DeGeneres
In those difficult or challenging moments, how can we teach students that showing gratitude is still a vital part of daily life?
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A2: Modeling gratitude is the best way to teach it. I always acknowledge and thank students for their contributions to our school and for sharing their great thoughts when writing.
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Q2 "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you takes things for granted or take them with gratitude."
- G.K. Chesterton
How do you include the teaching or practicing of gratitude with your students or school community?
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A1: October is a long and full month at our school. Teachers work hard and beyond the bell. I will meet with at least two teachers this week to share my gratitude for all they do for our kids!
Q1 "Gratitude paints little smiley faces on everything it touches."
- Richelle E. Goodrich
This week, to share your gratitude, how can you paint a smile on someone's face?
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I am Tasha Morris, special education, special education department chair, In-school suspension, and student support interventionist in Wentzville Missouri.#BuildHOPEedu
Good evening #BuildHOPEedu!
Great to be here! Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
Roman from Rockland, Ontario.
HS Teacher/Authoer/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation/Lifelong Learner.
Something that fills me with gratitude...my kids, my family and my amazing friends.
A10: Good people skills always help communication. When we ask for feedback, listen to others thoughts, and ask for their thoughts on the matter we are creating an experience that invites others back to our circle.
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A9: Tone, eye contact, and paraverbal skills are just as important as the words you say. A conversation can come out very different just from our body language. #PeopleSkillsChat
A7: I like to stick with my title. Of course if it's one of those complicated titles I prefer others to tell me their role in a way that an everyday person can relate.
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A6: Communicate with nonverbal language, slow the rate of speech, provide wait time for questions, and be respectful even in hard conversations.
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