a Texas Aggie -- now a transplanted Illinoisan -- love mathematics but teach computers; mother of 2 very energetic but lovable kids; devoted wife; christian
5 non negotiables for success w ur toughest kids.
1. You have to like them (or pretend).
2. Private is better than public.
3. Some is better than none.
4. Late is better than not at all.
5. 2nd to last word is best.
#edchat#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid#tlap#culturize
Five more relationship building tips:
1. Be respectful to disrespectful kids.
2. Be there when things are bad.
3. Ask lots of questions.
4. Remember criticism w/out compliment is abuse.
5. Criticize (& praise) as privately as possible.
#edchat#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid
Two of the most important keys to working with your toughest kids:
1. Flexibility.
2. Forgiveness.
Don’t waver on either. #edchat#thatonekid#kidsdeserveit
By being mindful of the emotions we invoke in our students, we can turn otherwise dull lesson plans into colorful, memorable ones. https://t.co/PqvRy3X0L0
@BrianMendler rocked the keynote with these takeaways 1)Value what your kids are good at, not what they are supposed to be good at. 2) The 7 most important words, " I love having you in my class." 3) HOPE is the single most important things we can give kids.
How might you foster deeper connections between Ss and their books next school year? T @ksluiter shares her approach to reader's notebooks: https://t.co/SiCoO8LacU #2ndaryELA#MSchat
Team Centralia YellowJackets thanks you @BrianMendler “I don’t Discipline, I Teach” is my new mantra. It was an honor to be in your presence! #innovativeschoolssummit2018