Georgia Aliphtiras

Teacher. Mom. Life long learner. Always looking for new ways to inspire my students.

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

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[linda kaser @kaser_linda]

Important meta strategy @noiie_bc

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

YES!!! ❤️

[We Are Teachers @WeAreTeachers]

This idea. 👏

[NCTR @NCTR_UM]

Reconciliation starts with education. Register your class for a 5-day series of programming this Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023. The program supports education curriculum, is free and open to grades 1 – 12. Register now https://t.co/xf27eSJTXp #truthandreconciliation

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

For some time I’ve been researching this: what are the conditions in which learning thrives?

My observations...

💡Agency
💡Curiosity
💡Play
💡Guidance
💡Self-regulation
💡Exploration
💡Empathy
💡Time
💡Compassion
💡Voice

#InquiryMindset #DiveintoInquiry #inquiry #aussieED

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
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[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

@ArcVancouver @McDonaldsCanada Brings back memories!

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

So many great books and just in time for @ireadcanadian day on Nov 2!

40 Canadian picture books to watch for in fall 2022 | CBC Books https://t.co/IpJsYtORQf

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

Why sleep matters for kids:

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

@ashleyspires @TundraBooks @painted_words I'm reading your book to my Grade 1/2 class right after lunch! Your second book would be a great addition to our science unit!😀🤞

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

Tis the season for fungus! These free identification cards are great for getting outdoors with your students to identify various types of fungus, lichen and moss. https://t.co/tEaczT1O7k

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

Such a powerful quote! 👏

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

33 Canadian picture books to watch for in spring 2022 | CBC Books https://t.co/e0EVKS2N2a

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

My student: "This is the best day of Grade 2 EVER!" The cycle of life is amazing, especially when you get to witness it first hand. #salmon @vsblearns

[Janice Novakowski @jnovakowski_]

Some elementary math resources as we develop "Continuity of Learning" plans in anticipation of health or functional school closures here in BC. https://t.co/5CUomNIZhs #bcedchat #sd38learn

[Georgia Aliphtiras @galiphti]

@jnovakowski38 Thank you for sharing!

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Questions are not always about getting kids to answer — they're about getting kids to think 💭

#Sketchnote via @woodard_julie

[TCEA @TCEA]

10 Top Cooperative Learning Strategies (and some tech tools that could come in handy)

https://t.co/bbMLCylAKJ 📸@edtechneil
#edchat #learning #teaching

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

It's possible that in our rush to support our students, we classify student understanding of the material through compliant behaviors, seeing attentive students as successful students and withdrawn students as not caring. @ASCD @DouglasReeves @drneilgupta https://t.co/d3BW0d8io2

[49th Teachers 🇨🇦 📚 @49thTeachers]

It's time for a new book list!

❄️🎵 The snow's coming down...I'm watching it fall...🎵❄️

For all your December reading needs, here's a list of wonderful picture books inspired by SNOW. 🧵👇

https://t.co/AYg9mT8rCF