“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them”. @winwinman#NoteToSelf#wednesdaythought
Reminder! Five non negotiables for success with the toughest kids:
1. Never take it personally.
2. Second to last word is best.
3. Private is better than public.
4. Negotiation is GOOD.
5. Walking away = strength.
#edchat#kidsdeserveit#toughkids#thatonekid#motivate#teach
Have a case of the Sunday blues? Change your mindset! Think how great this week could be instead of focusing on what could go wrong. #edchat#sundaynight
3 Relationship Building Phrases:
1. “You are my hero. What you dealt with makes most people quit. You keep coming back. I’m grateful I teach you.”
2. “I love challenges. Thx for making me a better teacher.”
3. “love having you in my class.”
#edchat#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid
Even BEFORE you tell your kids that THEY can do it, tell YOURSELF that YOU can do it!!!! Great self-talk helps to create a GREAT mindset!!!! @hc_nikki@_bccaldwell@melissat1130 @travismcrae20 @CoachSRobinson (cousin) @ShebaNeoRock @DrIngrid4Purity@RockHillSchools @IRCSchools
Peer mentoring is a powerful, underused tool in schools. Pairing older elementary students with younger ones for community reading time has profound benefits for both. https://t.co/rP2sts1nIY
Hey Teachers - Want a list of over 300 free tools and resources that have been curated by teachers? Check this out: https://t.co/iC6QUAOCpL #FutureReady#edchat