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As adults we must always be mindful of our body language & tone of voice when supporting kids who are exhibiting challenging behavior or experiencing heightened emotions. A composed, non-confrontational approach that exudes calmness is just as important as the words we use. #SEL
Words all kids appreciate:
1. I love having you in my class.
2. Please & thank you.
3. I believe in you.
4. Here’s one thing you are good at.
5. When I was a kid I did that too.
#edchat#tlap#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid#culturize
You can be angry. You can be annoyed. You can be frustrated. You can occasionally lose your mind. You can even take breaks. You cannot quit on them, ever. #edchat#thatonekid#tlap#KidsDeserveIt#culturize
I’m not telling you not to have behavior charts on your wall. I’m telling u if u have behavior charts on ur wall u can’t ever tell kids to mind their own business again.
#edchat#KidsDeserveIt#thatonekid#tlap
5 strategies for reducing stress w tough kids:
1. Anticipate the predictable.
2. Don’t take bad behavior personally.
3. Focus on mental toughness.
4. Network w a colleague (or two).
5. Become predictably unpredictable.
#edchat#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid#tlap