This warm welcome was given to the incoming families at Back to School Night! The looks on the faces of both parents and students were priceless!🍎@EdHeightsES @MrsErinWomble
When teachers show vulnerability to students, they see what matters. The group becomes “a class not simply of teacher and students, but of people.”
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“When students play games that involve strategy, they have an opportunity to make plans, and then to adjust those plans in response to what happens during gameplay.” Games can help develop executive function skills. https://t.co/xUCkP2KAkL
The Think 1-2 Method gives students time to frame better questions—which improves critical thinking. Learn ways to encourage more insightful questions.
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"Students come in and say, 'Mr. B., tell me we're doing mindfulness. I got some stuff I need to think through. That's the goal! You can recognize and manage your emotions."
—Aukeem Ballard, a teacher who opens his class with mindfulness
Childhood trauma is one of the greatest components our educators face today. 67% of our population has experienced trauma and it’s only increasing. It’s imperative we continue to focus on the #SEL needs of our students & become #traumainformed!
“...ignoring students’ diversity markers means pretending that their identity doesn’t matter. In order to close gaps in student outcomes, we must name #equity as an essential component to data analysis.” @edutopia#EdLeadership https://t.co/pNOSgxBObh
Finally finished making my "Work It Out Wall"! The Conflict Corner by @thepespecialist would have been great, but unfortunately I dont have an open Corner to put it. (Definitely appreciate the idea though 👊) Looking Forward to testing it out and using it all next year #physed
The Decline of Play and Rise in Children's Mental Disorders
There's a reason kids are more anxious and depressed than ever.
#FitnessAndWellbeing#IntrinsicMotivation https://t.co/FiLY1TWe0E
Shake it off! While getting students out of their seats can seem intimidating, it can actually boost energy levels—and engagement. https://t.co/4UgatO3NnE
Best practices for teaching English Language Learners—including how slowly to speak, and how to use Google Translate—from experts in the field
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3 easy steps for students to give peer feedback:
1. TELL something they liked.
2. ASK a thoughtful question.
3. GIVE a positive suggestion.
#60SecondStrategy