What kids books (picture, middle grade, YA, Graphic Novels) by Black and LatinX authors can you name that show kids just being kids. Meaning:
1) Not about Slavery, Civil Rights, Gangs, or Police Brutality.
2) Not a biography.
3) Not about their hair or skin color.
4) No one dies.
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✨Im giving away 150 copies of my latest book!
🍎 15 winners get 10 copies for a book study.
✨To Enter:
1. Follow me.
2. Tag one friend on this post who deserves.
3. Retweet.
(Ends midnight 5/17).
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I am GIVING AWAY 150 copies of my newest book on INSTAGRAM to close out teacher appreciation week. Follow me there to enter. If this post gets 150 retweets (or more) I will do the same on twitter next week. #edchat#KidsDeserveIt#tlap#thatonekid
My yearly reminder that the holidays for some kids are a reminder of the dysfunction & chaos in their lives. Please be aware of this. #edchat#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid
7 relationship building tips:
1. Be there when things are bad.
2. Tell ur story.
3. Focus on attitude & effort.
4. Hear WHAT instead of HOW.
5. Feel sad instead of mad.
6. Never take it personal.
7. LISTEN.
#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid#edchat
A new study finds that greeting students at the door increases engagement by 20% and reduces disruptions by 9%—effectively adding 1 hour of learning per day. https://t.co/zFa3lQgV9t
If somebody didn’t tell you today that they love you - Mr. Brewer is! Be the difference, our kids are an opportunity tomorrow not an obligation! #relentless#FLHornets
Invite kids to the problem solving table to increase intrinsic motivation “basic psychological needs that we humans must have satisfied if we are going to be internally driven to pursue a goal...1. Mastery 2. Autonomy 3. Connection” | Psychology Today https://t.co/FHVenbwAi4
My challenge to educators this week is to go find the silent voice, go check in and chat with a student who often goes unnoticed or heard! Every child deserves an advocate and voice! Bring a smile to everyone!