Christina Henry

[Christina Henry @Chenry521]

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[Christina Henry @Chenry521]

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” #BESPLC

[Christina Henry @Chenry521]

A6: I will integrate SEL across all subject areas by giving them choice, creating a warm environment, holding them accountable and making them feel important. #BESPLC

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A5: For self- reflection and self- assessment, I will make sure students have goals set and they will be able to monitor their progress toward their goal. This is important because it makes our students become invested in the classroom. #BESPLC

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A4: Having personal relationships with my students creates a warm and supportive classroom. Also, implementing activities that allow each child to feel comfortable around the other children in the class #BESPLC

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@SarahElliott002 Yes, I love this also. They get so excited when they are asked to help someone. It gives them a lot of pride.

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A3: I think giving different choices when it comes to projects or assignments gives students a feel of democracy and responsibility. They will take more pride in something that they choose themself. #BESPLC

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@Juliann27040819 @SamanthaLCoy Agreed! The lifeskills are already there for us to use and it’s better than just saying “great job”.

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A2: I think we can continue to use lifeskills and lifelong guidelines to guide the way we talk to our students and the way they talk to each other. #BESPLC

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@gafford_allison I love that!

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A1: Next year, I will lead my class in student centered disciple by giving my students a say in our classroom rules. I will also allow them to write notes throughout the year to me, if they think a rule should be changed or added. #besplc

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@DianeDame19 @SamanthaLCoy I agree. I would like to learn the program very well before implementing it into my classroom.

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A5: I would like to know each competency very well before implementing it. Then I would be able to teach each one in depth and model it for my students. Having discussions with other teachers will help with examples that can be used in the classroom. #BESPLC

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@SarahElliott002 I agree soooo much here. We do not always have it together. 🤷‍♀️

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A4: I think we just need to be aware that everyone goes through different things in life. We need to be supportive of each other and have our work place feel like a safe environment, just like the one we are trying to create in our classrooms. #BESPLC

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@Lindsay00565075 @SamanthaLCoy Agreed. Also, in the younger grades as well. It would be great to help them with this skill as early as possible!

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A3: My greatest takeaway is how important SEL is and how much it influences them, as they get older. If a student has been immersed in SEL their whole academic life, they will know how to communicate with teachers, ask for help, and be aware of what they need help with. #besplc

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@AnnMari84750127 I agree with the unexpected friendships. I love how they are happy to work with anybody, even if they barely know them.

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A2: In BAW, I really noticed how well my students respond to me and to their partners. They are kind, and paraphrase the question in an intellectual way. The random partnerships teach them to be okay working with anybody, even if it’s not their best friend. #BESPLC

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@BeersTasha I agree with relationship skills. Without it they won’t trust us or work hard.