Elizabeth Bittar

Special Education Administrator👩‍🏫 Group Developer 🧩 Entrepreneur 👩🏾‍💻 BoyMom 👩‍👦‍👦 Dog Lover 🐾🐾

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@Amherstlacross1 Thanks for a great night for both of my boys!!!

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

Yes please or I use “inclusion activities” #adaptiveschools #thinkingcollaborative

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

As you plan for back-to-school meetings, try replacing "icebreakers" with "community builders," suggests leader @k_shelton in @edutopia.

https://t.co/p69aXfCCcL

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

Elliot’s first year at the camp and he is loving it. Very well done!!

[Daemen Men’s Basketball @DaemenMBB]

It’s Wednesday of the MacDonald Basketball Academy so you know what that means…DIPPIN DOTS DAY!

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

Such a great way to incorporate so many important skills!!!

[Mill Middle @Mill_WCSD]

Mrs. McDonald's Fundraiser Fair Project was a huge success! Coleman Bittar- Lacrosse the Nations, Tyler Klatman- All Kids Play, and Gracelyn Seifert- March of Dimes won the most votes for their projects. Congratulations to all 8th graders who worked really hard on their projects.

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

It’s that time of year!! All disabilities are included. My buddies Cullen and Ty.

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@club_unified That’s great!!! So sad I couldn’t make it tonight.

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

My buddy Cullen getting ready for his first game!! #unifiedbasketballl #pantherpride

[Pioneer Unified Club @club_unified]

Cullen is showing Coach Smith his skills on the court.

[Pioneer Unified Club @club_unified]

Cullen is showing Coach Smith his skills on the court.

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@club_unified @SpecOlympicsNY @CrossTrainingA @Pi_ONE_er @Section6_NY @Section6USBBall Love the shirts and medals!! Congrats all!

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@club_unified Love the shirts!! Can’t wait to come and watch a match!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

PARENTS: The "Car Ride Home" has caused MANY Kids to Quit Team Sports.

How you talk to your child matters.

Here are the 5 Phrases that you should ever need to say to your child.

1: “I LOVE WATCHING YOU PLAY"
If you had to pick one statement to say to your child, this is it! There is no judgment or criticism. You are just letting your son or daughter know that you are a fan and that you love watching them play and compete. Nothing else is needed.

2: “I BELIEVE IN YOU”
Do you want to build confidence in your child? Tell them you believe in them. They need to hear this from adults. One of the most important things we can do as parents is instill confidence in our kids. It is hard enough being a kid in today's world. This is a powerful phrase to use.

3: "DO YOUR BEST"
We are all different. We all have different skill sets. All we can ever do is our best. This is the one thing my parents always said to me. Teach your child to pass the "mirror test." If they can look in the mirror and tell themselves that they genuinely did their very best, then that is all we can ever ask of ourselves.

4: "NEXT PLAY"
This is a move-on mindset. Don't dwell on a mistake and make another. Don’t celebrate after a great play so much that you lose your focus. This teaches kids about composure and poise. It teaches them to remain in the present, not dwell on the past, and not look too far ahead. It is a great life lesson.

5: "BE A GREAT TEAMMATE"
This is such an important life skill. Great teams are made up of great teammates. Being a great teammate is something that we can all control. Our world needs great teammates. Encourage your son or daughter to be a great teammate for their team. It is a lesson that will last a lifetime!

That's It! The Only 5 Phrases Kids Need to Hear.

Watch the video/commercial of the "Car Ride Home" below.

Don't be this parent.

Be Better.

🎥 Video Credit from True Sport: https://t.co/yCFa2daftn

https://t.co/77Fqj819XG
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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why do some sports parents sit alone?

- No Drama
- No Complaining
- They do not like Hearing Ignorance.
- No Badmouthing Coaches & Officials.
- They often just want to relax & Enjoy the Game!

Be a part of the solution.

Not the problem.

[Casey Vattimo @CVattimo]

“When you give students the opportunity, they will choose to include,” - ⁦@shengsterman⁩

⁦@delawarenorth⁩ & ⁦@SpecOlympicsNY⁩ announce 4-year partnership to grow Unified Champion Schools in #WNY https://t.co/tKPr3rVmNk

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@BrianSGraham @GrandIslandCSD That’s one amazing principal…worked with him as a teacher years ago.

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

Rainy days are for front porch reading 📖 Getting ready to start my first school year in a director role. #sharedmoralpurpose @CleveHillUFSD

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@Erie1BOCES @RiverWorksBFLO What a fun idea!!

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@bcrahen @CleveHillMS Welcome to our team 💙🦅💛

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

Looking forward to my first @CleveHillMS walk about!!

[Danielle Alterio @AlterioDanielle]

Save the date @CleveHillMS for one of our favorite days of the year! Come check out our school and meet your teachers!

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@LyonsLetters amazing opening to our conference today. Thank you for some needed amazing motivation💙🦅💛#womensiniative

[Elizabeth Bittar @epbittar]

@amherstmenslax @CoachDAnnolfo That’s a parenting issue….balance is key…as a parent of a modified player we are always having this conversation….multiple sports still and down time to be kids and be outdoors!!