"When a kid loses it and is in red brain, the things that will bring them back to blue brain are the same things that would have soothed them in infancy." #WhatWeBelieve
What do adolescents need from adults?
🌻 To remember they're still a work in progress
🌻 That their attachment to peers group is a biological drive that contributed to the survival of the human species
🌻 That they still need adults' support
Our mantra: progress, not perfection!
Teachers and library technicians @YorkRiverPS from @HPEschools northern schools were learning about robotics and coding. At the same time robotics were happening in the front foyer of the school! ❤️
These diverse stressors ping off of one another and intensify one another. Sensory thresholds are lowered, leaving us stressed by experiences that when rested we can easily tolerate, even enjoy. #Shanker365#Day335#SelfReg
We lift up all #Indigenous women across Turtle Island. Today we are reminded of the original teachings and the important role women play in families, communities and nations #violenceagainstwomen#Indigenous#OPP
"When children are highly stressed, or in fight or flight, they shift from social or learning brain to survival brain. This makes it harder for them to think, make decisions, understand others and express themselves." #WhatWeBelieve
Once again, student voice takes the stage as an essential part of growth. Check out George Couros' blog on student voice and three reflective questions to ask: https://t.co/gjOaFY7rLm https://t.co/gjOaFY7rLm
Self-Reg Misconception 10: "It's to teach kids to make good choices & be... https://t.co/yeK1jmYKCl via @YouTube. Self reg goes beyond good choices. It is about interpreting and adapting to the environment #selfreg
Feeling sick at the tragic fate of children gassed to death in Syria. Almost every nation in the world has gangsters & mobsters as their leaders.This is a sad commentary on our world culture.We have collectively allowed bullies to take control of our destiny& that of our children
I made this film to start conversations - it has done that, as well as getting me many attacking emails! but I now think this - There is so much incorrect thinking out there, if we are not getting push back we are not being disruptive enough. Have a look? https://t.co/3bIbcbSeiO