Calmer_Classrooms

Kate Sykes- Learning Specialist of Inquiry & Engagement at NBC Campus. ✌🏼

[Tim Minchin @timminchin]

If someone writes an article you disagree with, here is an option that a lot of you seem to have forgotten: read it, then have some thoughts about it. Then have some thoughts about your thoughts. Critically assess your intuitive reaction. Then see if there's any elements of the

[Roxy Moore @Roxy_Moore_]

My great grandmother was a slave. She went from a mission & was forced to work by the state on a farm and the govt took her money. Any time she wanted a new piece of clothing she had to write to the Chief Protector. Thank you for erasing her history & many others @ScottMorrisonMP

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

✨✨R U OK? ✨✨Teaching students to show empathy and compassion is important. It doesn’t matter how difficult your life is, you can always have a positive impact on someone else’s day. #benefitmindset #GrowthMindset #ruokday2019 @ruokday

[Beyond Blue @beyondblue]

If you recognise any of the below warning signs in a friend or loved one, trust your instincts and get tips to assist you in having the conversation at https://t.co/7y9X2VKiAa.
Remember #YouCanTalk about suicide, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and every day. #WSPD #WSPD2019

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

A lovely calming self-reg space set up for one of my students who needs her own space. I stuck the posters from her psych up & she ran and got her name from our class chart and placed it here! ✅ @BSEMaus #progress

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

So helpful! Do your students respond well to this infographic? https://t.co/ZHPNJuxF8e

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

@BSEMaus Focus Plans! We adapted these focus plans to suit our student needs. We also added removable strategies so as students change their strategies can too! ✨

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

It’s Friday tomorrow! Make it a beautiful one for you and your students. Show up. Light up. Build up. Never give up. ✨ #fridayfeels #developmentalcurriculum @kwiens62

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

The Golden Rule for Praise: Praise the process or effort not the trait or person. ✅ #BSEM https://t.co/4ChnjeNwz7

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Rethinking Power Needs. 'Kids don't want your power, they want their own.' Richard Lavoe.

[Kristin Wiens @kwiens62]

New Graphic: Rethinking Power Needs
I fit 3 of my education heros in one graphic: @StuartShanker Ross Greene & Richard Lavoie. So grateful to them for sharing such wise and compassionate ways to interact with kids.
Free downloads: https://t.co/tuPsugFoRP
@LITB_ #ChildHonouring

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

HB6 are very engaged in Stop Motion videos at the moment. This was the most amazing example of #collaboration between 2 students who rarely work with others. 1 was ‘Director’ and 1 was ‘camera operator’. #progress #digitech

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Stop motion in the classroom! #digitech

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Today we categorised our rubbish from a day in our class! We discussed ways to reduce our waste. #sustainability #deeplearning

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Learning about #sustainability this term! Started #tuningin by making birds nests out of found materials and discussing human made and natural materials. Students were so #engaged!

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

We just started #deeplearning classes in @ Hendy! Starting w #Collaboration. The aim is to incorporate into every class at the same time as explicitly teaching skills. Kids off to a great start! #npdl @NewPedagogies

[Jane Harper @janeharperautho]

I've absolutely loved writing #TheLostMan and, like @book_world, I can't wait for October to share it with you all. https://t.co/eND7pBaUuO

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Walking Home 2018 - Support the Salvos
https://t.co/Y4nOIIR0Ay

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Congratulations #nbchendy 6-8s on a spectacular #hendyfest

[Calmer_Classrooms @kafi_j]

Today was the #nbchendy Aths Day! I was so impressed by our students #resilience and real life use of their #GrowthMindset learning! They were kind, tried new things and didn’t give up. #hardworkpaysoff #bsem #goredhouse #proudaspunch