#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
I have a Ss classroom twitter account and I try to have a Ss tweet out weekly. I used it this year for my classroom to connect with olympians and other schools in other countries to learn more about them Ss loved it! #Learnlap#tlap#LEADlap
Hey #tlap - so thankful that it's Monday again! Alicia from NC, Lead Digital Learning & Media Innovation Facilitator at a STEM magnet middle school - I love to mow the yard! I feel productive and get exercise, especially on the hills!
Deana from AL..I teach 6th grade SS and Science! Just finished #LearnLAP and glad to join #TLAP My favorite fitness activity is my spin class!! I am NOT the best...but still trying my best!
Hey all - Shane from AB Canada. Teacher of film drama and computers. Also an education podcaster. In the summer, it's road cycling all the way (that, and chasing my kids!) #tlap
Hello! I'm Abby Keil. I teach 5th grade in St. Charles, MO. My favorite summer fitness activity is walking my new puppy! I'm studying Digital Communication in Education with @ghartman This is my first time participating in a Twitter chat! #LUlearns#TLAP
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Hailey --> First grade teacher in Northern Kentucky. My favorite summer fitness activity is definitely anything in my pool. I've been looking for stuff online to do in the pool. Running laps, swimming laps, then of course relaxing on a float after! #tlap
Good evening! #tlap Debbie from Colorado, 8th grade science teacher and @AVID4College elective teacher! I love rafting during high water on the Poudre river! #scarybutfun
Arrr #tlap crew! I’m Stefanie an instructional technology coach K-12 from Peoria, IL. Favorite summer fitness activity is going on adventures w/ my boys!
HI #TLAP! Lisa, K-6 teacher librarian from PA checking in between working on report cards! Bit of a gym rat so still indoors in summer, and so NOT a runner, but I do love running at the beach on vacation early mornings!
Kristen here from PA. I teach 6th geese physical science. Today was my last day with the kids. I wallowed in my self pity by buying pirate books, Twitter chatting and planning #passionprojects. #tlap
Bing here from the Chicagoland area, K-5 Instructional and tech coach, summer fitness would def be hiking swimming in the lake where my parents live (UP of MI) #tlap
Hello! Joel Leal, Assistant Principal in Humble, TX. I love running, although in the Texas summer it's a little bit hard to find good times to do it :) #tlap
Hi #tlap! Noel, ELA teacher from NC. Strong class is terrific for, well, getting strong. :D I also love any kind of dance---it is fun, but it makes you strong and fit too.
Rena Hawkins, elementary principal @MapleWarriors in Smithville, MO. This summer I am committed to #80DayObsession! Only 72 more days to go! I enjoy triathlons (swim, bike, run) and kayaking in the summer. #tlap
Hello! Monica from Georgia. I’m an elementary sped teacher. Fav summer exercise is a long walk through our town. From Farmer’s market to downtown and back. (But moving “stuff” has gotten in the way of that) #tlap
Good evening, #tlap! Lauren from NY - I teach 6th grade English (for two more days) and write about empowering students and teachers to make school meaningful. Favorite summer exercise is hiking with my family!
Thanks for joining us tonight as we’ll be exploring and sharing ideas about how to build a stronger mind and body for educators, students, families, and friends in and out of the classroom. #tlap
Hi #tlap :) Kelly from Sydney, Australia here!! Thought I would try to pop in and join the chat today!! HS Science teacher who is out of the classroom at the moment!
Hey, #TLAP Crew! I'm Kimberly from Nebraska, and I teach 7th grade ELA. My favorite summer activity is my time at the gym in the mornings! I even survived my first Memorial Day Murph workout! 💪✨☠️ #TLAP#EduNinja
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
@jennifer_burdis Hi! Michelle from NY. HS T. Fav summer activity the last 2 years was getting into running but have an injury now and need something different. #tlap
Hi #tlap and @jennifer_burdis I'm Nicole, from Ottawa, Canada. I teach high school English, and this is my first ever Twitter chat! Eeek! My favorite summer activity is running. 🏃♀️
Hey! I’m Shelby and I teach 6th Grade Social Studies, Teen Leadership, and AVID at Eisenhower MS. My favorite Activity would be evening walks or morning bicycle rides. :) #tlap
A1 I want to find a way to get out of my comfort zone or make a dream come true and document the progress with my Ss. Ill challenge them to do the same. #tlap
A1: I have students write their goals for each section that makes up a pixel art creation. They are reminded of their goals and where they need and want to go. #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
I share my goals for earning my Master's degree with my students and my goal of earning my Google certified educator level 2 by the end of the school year. #TLAP
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
Got to get those college visits in! We did a summer adventure two summers ago! Did a week long camp with a grant and took kiddos all over the state! Did all sorts of cultural experiences including 5 colleges! It was awesome! I love being an AVID teacher! #tlap#AVIDRocks
A1 We can describe to our students what makes school meaningful to us and help them clarify their values so they can choose to make school meaningful for themselves. #tlap
A1: We must model for our students what we expect from them. They need to see & hear us setting goals, reflecting, readjusting and celebrating. They need to see it as a process that helpa is grow to be better than we were before. #tlap
A1: Be Vulnurable. Share your goals, dreams, sucesses, and failures! We create bucket lists (#EduGIFs style, of course), and update and reflect on them throughout the year! They also make great writing prompt topics! 💪☠️✨ #TLAP#EduNinja
A1) RELATIONSHIPS!!! Sharing my own stories of FAILURES as well as successes will hopefully inspire Ss and make me seem more human and empower students to try and not be afraid! #tlap
A1: Share your goals from outside the classroom. Have your Ss keep you accountable! Encourage them to create their own and allow them to pick an accountability partner they're comfortable with! #tlap
A1: Starting a secondary tech team so I will be working with students on setting goals for long term learning. Plan to share my process to get to this point with students so they see not all goals can be done in a day. #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
Sean here from NC, Principal and my favorite summer fitness activity is escaping to the beach with my workout mix tapes! #CelebrateMonday and Celebrate the #EduNinja! Proud of my friend and her new book! #eduninjamindset#tlap
A1: Start by creating class goals! Find a common thing to work for and acknowledge all bumps and successes. Share my own goals and then encourage students to share their own! #tlap
A1. Every day we have the opportunity to model our successes and failures. I encourage students to be part of my goal setting, so they can keep me accountable and I them. Bring the Ss into the conversation and awesome things can happen. #tlap
A1 Go in feet first and get out of your comfort zone! Inspire and motivate others to do the same! Do something fun with students so they remember those elements (life long learning is key). #tlap
A1: Instead of meeting with Ts in August, I'm chatting with them now so we can create a path of continuance for all the awesome things they've done this year! We want to hit the ground running come September! #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
A1: Each individual, Ss and each staff member in the classroom, sets a daily goal. They share this goal and strategies they can use to reach this goal during our morning meeting. We also reflect on our goal at the end of the day. #tlap
A1 I am starting my Masters this Fall, and I could definitely share with them why I'm doing and how I'm accomplishing both that and teaching at the same time! Lots of long and short term goals there. Let them in on the journey. #tlap
Hi Everyone James from KY hoping in for a bit. I teach social studies through pop culture and comics. I also work as an Education Coordinator for @hpcomics_#tlap
#tlap Q1: share share share with your students your journey—what are YOUR goals and how are you planning to attack them. Then find out their goals and help them decide a plan
I know this sounds super corny for A1 but my Ss know I do weight watchers and they celebrate me when I lose. We talk about physical helping mental often. #TLAP
A1: Share our stories with Ss. It is important for Ss to know we set goals and have to work hard to achieve them too. Let them see us fail, get back up, and keep moving forward. #tlap
A1: I think our ss need to see us as learners. We need to tell our story and where we are in our learning journey. Things like learning new strategies, getting a degree, etc. When they see we are life-long learners they will start considering that for themselves. #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
A1: Ss and I have a talk about goals at the beginning of the year & I share my goals with them too. If I want to create lifelong learners I have to model that too. Check in throughout year see where we are at and what needs revisited. #tlap
A1: Let’s not just write goals down during the 1st week of class and never revisit them again. Be intentional: put weekly check-in activities in your class calendar 📆! #tlap
A1: I think it's important to allow s to charge in the goal setting process. They will have better buy-in as a result. Also, model being a learner yourself. What is it your learning? How are you setting goals yourself? #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
A1: I always set my own goals and share them w/ Ss since they usually involve them! This way I can reflect through the year w/ them and they can see my progress (or lack of!!) #tlap
A1: I talk with my Ss all of the time about my goals! I also ask them what goals they have! Interesting to see how many HS Ss haven't even thought of their goals. #tlap
A1) It’s about putting us out there, trying something new and letting our Ss and other educators see that. The more we goal set and try new things others will see us and do the same. #TLAP
A1: I think it is vital we walk them through our thinking as well as talk a out who we lean on or reach out for support. If we don’t know someone then modeling for them how to get support in achieving goals! #tlap
A1: it’s important to model behaviors and goal setting for the Ss. I use examples and shared with them goals for myself to become a better educator. I shared with them the books I was reading and the blog I maintain to reflect and achieve my goals. #tlap
As an RTI Facilitator, I have the goal of being more proactive rather than reactive. I have very supportive admin and we are trying some new things with intervention next year that I'm really excited about #tlap
A1: we can model great goal setting by not simply choosing an endpoint but modeling the little victories along the way @TechieTeachOtt showed me this today at #USMSpark#tlap
I think we need to model setting goals and share our process. Then it’s important to have students make goals and steps to achieving the goal. Allow time for reflection! #tlap
A1 Be an open book. Set goals. Make plans. Show students that goals change and need revision. Show failing forward in goals. Persevere through the hard ones. #tlap
A1: #tlap Shre share share your goals, plan, and journey with students. Then ask them about their goals and help decide a plan to reach them. Make they connection and keep it going all year
A1: I think it's a great idea to model setting academic goals with Ss, but also behavioral, social, or personal goals. When Ss are able to connect goal setting in lots of arenas, it tends to stick better. #tlap
A1: Set goals that are manageable and measurable but juuuuust push the boundaries of what's comfortable. Make sure students learn what success feels like. #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
A1: I'm not sure exactly how yet, but I will share w my Ss my summer writing participation in #teacherswrite2018 and I am giving my blog a BIG overhaul. #tlap
A1: Start by doing he things that people tell you can’t me done. If you set low goals there is no satisfaction in completing them, but if you set big goals, you win, even if you come up short! #tlap#RunLAP
A1. I like to dance when no one is looking, but I wanted my Ss to see it’s worth taking a risk for a good cause and to live out the growth mindset. #tlap
A1 I always explain how I have to set goals every year. I explain what they are and how I am going to achieve them before they start thinking of their goals. #tlap
A1) making planning & goal setting visible SMART goals so Ss can see the structure of it and make the transition easier for their own goal setting #tlap
A1: When I had a homeroom class, we made yearly goals, then monthly goals. We wrote them down and at the end of the month reviewed to see if we met the goals. #tlap
A1) I model everything I can for students. From how to read comics and how to do things in the classroom to how to be a better human being. I work so hard with my Ss and other Ts. #tlap
A1:Sharing educational goals that we have can allow students to see the impact that they have directly! One of my goals is to sing science to my students with my ukulele! Going to show them by playing in class and failing forward! #tlap
A1 showing my students that I am always learning. I share the journey and the failures/success. Find new apps, etc. & we learn together. Will be working on Google Certification II next year. #tlap
A1: I've been modeling importance of learning a language. We have approx. 25% ELL. I've started doing some of my in-class lessons in Spanish. Modeling growth mindset, lifelong learning, collaboration w/T's & building relationships w/T's&Ss. Love! #Tlap
A1: I think it is vital we walk them through our thinking as well as discussing who and how we reach out to others to support us! It is key to also discuss failures and how we overcome them. #tlap
A1: I've been considering using @Flipgrid to set goals with Ss & Ts, periodically check back in & set new ones...haven't worked out the specifics yet, just mulling it over. #tlap#FlipgridFever
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
A1: We model by doing. If goal setting is the focus, then Ts should have a goal, share it, and work towards it. It may be necessary to reword your goal (although not always!) but go ahead.. share it with your kiddos! #tlap
I know this sounds super corny for A1 but my Ss know I do weight watchers and they celebrate me when I lose. We talk about physical helping mental often. #TLAP
A1 When we connect with Ss, goal setting becomes much more than a task for them to complete...I share my daily goals with them and ask the same of them... #tlap
A1: Model, model, model. Turn that curriculum into a bucket list. Each new item is an adventure. Show them that committing to and accomplishing a long-term goal is one of the sweetest rewards. Teach them how to begin with the end in mind. #tlap
A1. By building relationships, we get to know our Ss. We learn by working with them 1:1 their challenges, how they solve problems.We encourage them in learning to take risks and grow! They see us modelling risks in classroom! #tlap
A1) I talk to my students about my successes and failures in my own personal life. I share with them that it is ok to make mistakes or fall short of our goals, and everyone makes mistakes, and that we can learn from them. #tlap
I agree! Ss need to see that adults aren't perfect and they can learn from failures. They know we have failures and need to see that it is ok to talk about them #tlap
A1: I think setting incremental goals benefits our students the most. What is your goal today? What is your goal this week? What is your goal this month? What are some long-term goals you have. #tlap
Hey! Megan from MO. I teach 6-8 science, 6 reading, and K-8 computers. Favorite summer activity so far has been antique shopping. Ready to go relax on the beach! #TLAP
I rarely eat lunch so the kids would sometimes do lunch with me. It worked out for all of us. I’m down 22lbs so far and I can’t wait to be thinner next term. #TLAP
I’d like to share a giant athletic or professional goal with students at the beginning of next year, and collaboratively model daily max effort strategies in trying to achieve it together. #tlap
A2: Something I do is conduct a mock interview. Starts with crafting goals, then resumes, then by student critique on proper dress and then we hold the interviews. #tlap
A2: I used to "struggle" with a problem in front of my Ss. Let them see math isn't about being quick to the answer, but about the thought process and problem solving #tlap
A1: Build it from the ground up! Go in big showing every child they are worth showing up for! L.E.G.I.T Relationships are KEY! #tlap#Nan3EDUhttps://t.co/RrNrgCNFnx
A2: Be transparent in sharing the journey in something you do. Ask students for their advice, how can they help me? How can I show them that when the going gets tough we keep trying? #tlap
A1 I work with Ss and explain how goals can be chunked into measurable parts and I provide examples that pertain to my big goals, and then apply those same principals to things they are hoping to achieve #tlap
A2 I’m an open book. When I was in elementary school, I learned differently. Being able to connect with students and show them I do struggle some speaks more than anything I can teach. #TLAP
A2: I feel like this is tied to A1–model it and share you journey with students so they see its real, relevant, and no matter what Halle s among the journey, it’s worth it #tlap
A1 We can describe to our students what makes school meaningful to us and help them clarify their values so they can choose to make school meaningful for themselves. #tlap
A2: Allow students to give you feedback on what is working and not working in class. Show them that you are taking their feedback and using it to grow. Talk about times that you failed and had to push through it. Talk them through their rough spots & encourage them. #tlap
A2: We have to allow ourselves to fail as well - and then model to students how to overcome. Relationships help us share our personal learning with students as well. Be real, and share your real goals and struggles! #tlap
I taught Math for 20 years and made PLENTY of silly mistakes. OWN IT! Let them know that you make mistakes and how to move on. #NoTemperTantrumsYourTheTeacher#tlap
A1b: I should add that I'm just learning Spanish. I've been taking classes. It's important to me to be able to communicate. Esp. when we get new Ss who are just learning Eng. It's helped me build relationships with many of our Ss❤️☠️ #Tlap
A2: Giving Ss choice is a start. Love activities like @breakoutEDU for challenge and perseverance. Also taught all classes the word "YET..." it's a game changer in mindset! #tlap
A2: By building relationships based on conversations and trust, Ts and Ss create a community that learns to ask for help when situations get tough. Share "gritty" moments. Celebrate perseverance #tlap
I don’t think it has to be a big production. Just sharing a regular update on how our goals are going (including the setbacks along the way) can make a big impact. #TLAP#EduNinja
A2: It's important to show our vulnerability so others see that even when we get knocked down, we pick ourselves up and press on. Everyone has tough days! It's OK to acknowledge it and model perseverance in our words and actions. #tlap
Just this year I tried green screens for the first time. I couldn’t get the lighting right. Trial & error with the kids in the room! All the time I kept saying, “this is why we keep trying until we figure it out”. They see me struggle with new! #tlap
A2: Something I do is conduct a mock interview. Starts with crafting goals, then resumes, then by student critique on proper dress and then we hold the interviews. #tlap
It imperative that Ss see us as real...with real things we need to improve on. I think modeling how to write & track our progress on our goals is important. #tlap
A2: we need to be open with the things we are persevering through, and be mindful that the things they are struggling with are things that we probably once did too! #tlap
A2: Celebrate perseverance in and out of the classroom. Acknowledge with something is hard for you, as the T, so they can see you work through it. Discuss the times when things get really tough! #tlap
A2 For me answer is a lot like A1 bc students need to know it’s okay to fail as long as we reflect on it and pivot. Want to build grit with compassion for my sped students. #tlap
By breaking down in tears and throwing a huge fit. Seriously though, I think sharing about emotions through these failures as well as the process we went through makes us so much more relatable to our Ss. #tlap
A2 Show that in our own failures we continue to question and grow. When I work with Ss I definitely identify w/what they may be going through, however ask pertinent questions about how to continue forward positively, some can't answer, but that's ok we keep working #tlap
A2: Sharing or check-in sessions to let others know what you're proud of and/or struggling with and also listen to others. Show you're not in this adventure in your own. #TLAP
A2: Passion projects. A growth mindset is a natural byproduct of passion projects because it's easier to appreciate the smaller successes. Let kids see you trying, failing, trying, succeeding, failing... and still having passion. #tlap
A2: #tlap I have a "growth mindset" board in my classroom. We put up post it notes with what we're succeeding at, and what we need to keep working on. The post its stay up all year to remind us of how we're improving.
A2: Let Ss take control of their learning! Give them opportunities to discover & find their own solutions! When things get tough, support them through the learning process & encourage to get going when things get tough! #tlap
A2: Besides sharing goals with my HS Ss, I also share failures, my learning, my ideas, & then I try stuff. Ss see me going out of my comfort zone & pushing them out of theirs. We try stuff together. Ss are very supportive when I tell them we try something that might fail. #tlap
A2:I think we need to value productive struggle with our words and actions, instead of just focusing on the final answer or grade. Ss need to see that its OK to make mistakes to learn. We need to consistently think aloud in front of them and let them see we too make mistake #tlap
Hi! I'm Erin from Indiana. I teach some energetic 1st graders. I love power walks, but lately I've been trying to copy my own children's soccer cross-fit conditioning... totally kicking my tail!
SMART goals really help Ss break down goals and understand each component which then helps them understand what they need to do in order to achieve it. #tlap
A2 #TLAP we have to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. Students see us determined & focused- finish strong mentality. We Encourage this in our students.
A2 Allow students to see you struggle and how you react. With hs students I can tell them when I am struggling and discuss your plan to deal with the struggle. #tlap
A2 - I've been trying a lot of new things in the classroom and sharing that with students and how it may not work but we'll work together to make it better #TLAP
A2: Scaffolding. Ramping up the expectations in small increments gives the students the confidence necessary to "fail up." Turn a wrong answer into a pathway to deeper thinking. #tlap
A2: Be vulnerable and share that it is tough, show kids that you are authentic and deeply care about them. Ask them for feedback when you try something new. Own it when something is wrong or doesn’t work. Then try it again, don’t just abandon it after 1 failure. #tlap
A2 Share with them your struggles. Build relationships w Ss so they come to you with their struggles and then be their BIGGEST cheerleader!! Constantly follow up w them, even when it’s inconvenient! #tlap
A2 We bring in a group of older students who share stories of how they struggled and what they did to overcome those struggles to reach their goals #tlap
A2 Put kids in situations that require them to push themselves. Getting Ss these opportunities allows them to grow and see that they can do things that stretch them. be real with them about things that happen in my life and career. Show them that failure is a starting block #tlap
I use January as a review time for those big yearly goals. How many have they reached, which ones should they really focus on. It's a great discussion time #tlap
A1: When I have projects I can't finish, or don't work, I bring them out every yr & tell the story of our failure. Solar ovens: I have a solar collector, fan from computer, box with thermometer. We can't generate heat to cook yet. It's been 3 years. #tlap
A2: I have a masters degree in Ed Tech yet still there always seems to be challenges and errors in class when modeling a new tool! I try to own it, remain calm and problem solve in front of the class #tlap
A2: Ss need to see that we fail, get back up, & try again. We learn from mistakes & keep plugging away. It's a process. I always love that FAIL=First Attempt in Learning. Kids think failing is the end of the world, but it happens to real people all of the time. #tlap
A2: Provide lessons that are rigorous and relevant. Allow S voice and choice so they are motivated to want to persevere. Make the task meaningful. #tlap
A2: We model grit daily and engage our students in growth mindset opportunities daily by having meaning conversations, discussions, reading mentor texts, and allowing Ss lots of time collaborating. However, model, model, model, model...Right? #tlap
#tlap A2: I shared this year at the end of the year about migrating process and when teachers grades are due. It seem to help students understand quite a bit. I think they also started to realize how much work goes into wrapping up the semester. Grit.
A2: I think that by showing them when you make a mistake and how to ask for help works wonders. Not to mention.. the conversation that I model is "Oops, I haven't figured that out YET! #tlap
A2 I start the year with all of the K &1 classes and do a series of growth mindset lessons that discuss potential, grit, and fixed vs growth. Then all year we revisit with famous people, book characters, classmates, etc. I work with my 2-5 Ts to do mini lessons as well. #tlap
This year, my colleague and I went with a Be Brave motto. We made magnets for their locker with the saying. We put quotes and notes in their lockers. We always share to Be Brave and try even when it is challenging #tlap
A2: we should encourage Ss to set realistic goals, visit those goals but also create a class culture where students help one another and the students can help me. I had a student create this growth mindset poster for the room #tlap
A2 In my classroom, there are many teachable moments when #edtech doesn't work just right. I model how to stay calm, laugh it off, ask a classmate, watch a tutorial, play around with it, find a work around, etc. - anything but give up. I ❤️ to see them doing the same. #tlap
A2: Be REAL, right @TaraMartinEDU When it gets tough don’t run from it... stop and turn it around and create opportunities to learn with you not just from you! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A2: To model daily grit when work is really tough, we need to celebrate those moments where they kids have pushed through and persevered. It isn't always easy to do that, and we need to recognize it in our Ss so they can recognize it in themselves and each other.
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A2: Growth mindset is a topic that students discuss, learn & practice in guidance classes. Just one way it is built into the Elementary environment. #TLAP
A2) I am a powerlifter and enjoy participating in local competitions. I share this process with my students and how challenging it is for me. It helps them relate and see a positive example of not giving up and working through things that are hard. #tlap
A2: We start by having a month long unit on growth mindset. We also have a weekly growth mindset goal. When things get tough, we talk our students through the challenges and develop strategies to work through it. We also model. #tlap
#tlap A2 Honesty builds trust. We have to be able to admit to Ss that we all struggle by offering real examples. If we can share that personal struggle for self improvement we can build trust while demonstrating the path to learning is not always a straight line.
#tlap#tlap A2: I shared this year at the end of the year about my grading process and when teachers grades are due. It seemed to help students understand quite a bit. I think they also started to realize how much work goes into wrapping up the semester. Grit.
A2: To me it comes down to relevance and authenticity. If students are learning because they want to, rather than they have to, their ability to persevere and embrace the challenging nature of the content is so much more evident. #tlap
A2 We have to be open about our own experiences, jump in with Ss and try new things, work through struggles together, building relationships is key to helping Ss #TLAP
A2) Be willing to share our goals and how we are working towards them #5kTeacher Push your Ss to make goals and help them achieve them. Make goal path and check in #tlap
Q2: I try to model grit and growth mindset using picture books with my class and also by sharing my struggles + mistakes with Ss- sharing with Ss helps build relationships + a healthy mindset #TLAP
A2. I share with my Ss when teaching about grit how often I was rejected before I was hired as a principal. I don’t blame folks for not hiring me, I wasn’t ready...it made me work harder...leading to growth and eventually landing my dream job in Cherry Hill. #tlap
A2: a big part of being able to have growth mindset & display grit is 2 change our vocabulary - using verbs & phrases that push kids to constantly be evolving & developing an ability to continuously push through obstacles. Helping dissolve an “it’s good enough mentality!” #tlap
A2: Coach them. Meeting with them regularly will allow you to guide & encourage them. It will also show them that they matter, and that making time for growth is IMPORTANT! #tlap
A2: You can’t just tell them to jump back on the horse. You have to show them how. Break it down, compartmentalize the goal into pieces they believe are achievable. Nobody writes an entire book in one setting. They write one chapter at a time. #tlap
A2 We bring in a group of older students who share stories of how they struggled and what they did to overcome those struggles to reach their goals #tlap
A2: We have to admit to mistakes, change in the moment and be intentional about how we handle mistakes! Show our students, and colleagues, for that matter, that failing does in fact lead to success! #tlap
A2: I had a STEAM class for the first time this year. We would discuss some of the lessons as a class. What worked? What didn't? Why? What will I do next time? It led to some great discussions. #tlap
A2) I showed this class the TED Talk with Angela Ducksworth a few times this year & I had the kids add to their notes & dialogue. We made SMART goals daily then weekly & so on. Although hard, I wouldn’t give answers to the hard q’s; productive struggle! #TLAP
A2: FOLLOW THROUGH! If we expect Ss to have the grit to follow through on their goals, they need to see us do it too! It's good for them to see us in the game! Share your goals, talk about the game plan, rebound from setbacks, and ALWAYS FOLLOW THROUGH! 💪☠️✨
#TLAP#EduNinja
A2 By connecting and showcasing successes for things we think of as mundane...highlight Ss who attend in the face of tough home situations...that type of grit can be used as motivation for even the largest tasks #tlap
A2: I share my failures with my Ss & discuss how I overcame the loss & turned it into a win. Ss need to see how when things become challenging- it isn’t the time to give up. We will face challenges our entire lives & need to build strategies to help us overcome obstacles. #tlap
A2: When I was in the classroom I would pull up my evidence collection. I shared why I chose an artifact& how I felt it displayed criteria. They often would suggest something or would say I don’t think that fits 😉 I also shared conference propsals ones accepted & ones not #tlap
A2: Be REAL, right @TaraMartinEDU When it gets tough don’t run from it... stop and turn it around and create opportunities to learn with you not just from you! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A2) I will be honest when I get it wrong! Including students in the px solving process when challenges arise is necessary. Kids have great ideas when we listen! #tlap
A2: I've modeled growth mindset as I've taken Span classes & am trying to practice speaking during SEL lessons w/my Ss. They see me make mistakes, keep trying, they enjoy helping me when I forget a word. I also incorporate hands on learning & S interests in every lesson. #tlap
A3: Let them see you fail in your personal and academic endeavors (not hard for me because I fail all the time) and then let them watch you make a comeback. #tlap
A2: You are speaking my language! I'm a big believer in reflective writing, requiring process thinking. As I try new ideas, I seek feedback from Ss on my good, bad and ugly. New activity? Should I keep or dump? #tlap
Yes! Connection: I'm reading Kids 1st from Day 1 and there is a section that reminds us to "focus on the process," not the end product. @christine_hertz@MrazKristine#tlap
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@tamaraletter, @vickilwilson5, @christine_hertz, @MrazKristine
Modeling vulnerability shows students you’re scared to set big goals, but set them anyway. Through daily hard work, positive self-talk, and the supportive force of friends when you fall, these strategies help you eventually succeed with practice. #tlap
A3: Oh I have always did that, when something is not working, I continue on, trying to get things to work. The next class, we figure it out and then continue on. Always learning, always going forward. #tlap
A3: We are doing daily mindfulness lessons and teaching zones of regulation to students. We are also doing more brain breaks with walks outside just to refocus and recharge during tough lessons. #tlap
A3: I had a poster in class that said "the best angle to approach any problem is the try-angle". Let's be like Mrs. Frizzle and get messy and make mistakes #TLAP
I wake up every morning at 4:45 so I can get on the treadmill for 90 minutes before work. Really starts my day with a boost of energy and 1 goal already accomplished! #tlap
A2: discuss lessons and activities with them. Ask how they can be improved or changed. Make those changes and reflect again. Admit weaknesses. Design a plan to improve and share all of this with the ss. #tlap
A2. Ss need to take control of their learning and learn to problem solve! Take a big problem and break it down into smaller portions and deal with it accordingly.Celebrate when solution is achieved! #tlap
A2: Ts and Ss both need to share in the project’s failures, collaboration, and problem solving. Gone are the days teachers had all the answers. It is not realistic. #tlap
A2: No student will just naturally know this. You must model for them what the productive struggle would be like. Teach students how to search for opportunities to be challenged. #TLAP
A2: I ask students to share their frustrations by writing what they are thinking on the board when they are feeling challenged.”This hard””I feel mad I can’t get this” etc.They really appreciate seeing other Ss feel the same way & help cheerlead each other through w/grit! #tlap
A2. Planning for worthwhile tasks grounded in the essential outcomes. Don’t jump in with the life preserver when Ss are in the midst of productive struggle. Classroom mtgs to demo/discuss strategies to show perseverance #tlap
A2 Everything meaningful in life will eventually involve some kind of pain—whether it’s frustration, tedium, anxiousness, embarrassment, or isolation. We can help our students understand their values and develop the willingness to struggle in the service of their values. #TLAP
A3: It's a good idea to include Ss in resolving challenges in the classroom. Conversation and reflection should be centered on successes and failures. #tlap
#tlap A3: I often just “open book” my goals with students and kind of map out my thinking and decisions made—I literally make big map with my goal, actions, choices, and what resulted. Sounds silly, it it helps visualize the entire process
Our school became a “7 habits” school this year & I love the weekly focus lessons on character & leadership it instills. I was surprised how many Ss has never heard words like “perseverance” or thought of how to push thru difficult circumstances #TLAP
A3: We have to be so careful with how we word things...like people who say they aren't math people, or not good with tech...kids hear that lack of a growth mindset and will learn to shrug and move on. After we "fail", we have to share what we could do to change the results. #tlap
A3: I like to have individual meetings with Ss during projects to ask them about their successes and struggles and offer advice. I had Ss reflect a lot this year through a digital portfolio about their learning. #tlap
A3: Modeling is key. I share stories of my own failures. I am open about failures during the year. With my 3rd graders I find they really need these real life examples of how to accept and respond to failure in healthy ways that promote growth. #tlap
A3: Regularly ask students to write written reflections (or use flipgrid) on what went well and not so well for a particular lesson or book. Ask guided questions that lead them through the process. #tlap
A3: We share our stories. We build a culture of trust. We strengthen relationships with one another. That's when we can acknowledge those "not-so-great" moments that build our character and mold our compassion for others and for ourselves. #tlap
A3: Letting Ss step away from the problem, ensuring that they return to the task when their mind is clear. It's perfectly fine to walk away for a bit if frustration is mounting; it's not okay to walk away for good though. #tlap
A3: Use literature to teach about failure and overcoming struggle. It provides a great entry point for discussion. Find authentic learning opportunities outside of class to engage Ss in discussion. #tlap
I use a calm demeanor as I walk into any situation; stressful or not. Ss see that my even keel attitude goes with me everywhere. I model this daily; some call it a poker face, I call it what needs to happen with struggling Ss. When we celebrate though-over the top!! #tlap
A3: As a T, you need to step out of your comfort zone if you are going to ask students to do the same. Do something that makes you uncomfortable or that you have very little knowledge about. When you struggle, when you fail, when you get back up, all eyes are on you. #tlap
A3 I love going to PE with my class and playing with them to help them realize that even if something doesn't go their way or they don't win there is an appropriate way to handle it #tlap
A2: Sharing our struggles and showing we are not perfect but also seeing how we handle our issues-personal and work. Ask for help from students to work through issues so they can see the process in action. #tlap
I literally read Innovator’s Mindset in front of them while they read and ultimately they will ask me about it... Oh, this thing? Let me tell you! By the time we are done they think @gcouros is their best friend! Ha! #IMMOOC#tlap#Nan3EDU
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@TechieTeachOtt, @khoggardGRT, @khanacademy, @gcouros
A3 I teach growth mindset lessons that I got from @Angela_Watson It shows famous "failures" and teaches self talk techniques. The vocabulary is highly used in my classroom #tlap
A3 It’s great to get the students to help you build a list or toolbox of strategies. Everyone can share what helps them and may try new things if they had a voice in it. #tlap
A3 Letting Ss see my struggles and talking to them about it. How I felt. What I thought. How did I decide to move on. Give them an idea on how to get through things when it happens to them...#tlap
A3) When I fail, I dig my heels in and use that traction to come back stronger than ever. I model the use of "size of the problem" & what I can do about it, in these moments. Keeping failure in perspective is easier said than done. #tlap
A3 #tlap talking about growth mindset keeps conversations about failure positive. Failure becomes something we need to improve and to learn from, not something to be ashamed of.
A3: I try so many things 2 help Ss w/ their learning, & when I do, I always start w/this might fail but we're going to try. I let them see that I learn from failure too. Then we all try new things. I make them uncomfortable in their learning but my Ss keep moving forward. #tlap
First- Jen Bell from Houston, Tx and I work with grades 6 - 8
A2: Share a goal you have with them & give updates along the way including challenges. Invite Ss to do the same. Also fun to share famous examples - great documentaries out there. #TLAP
#tlap a3: For me it's in the little things like thanking students if they catch a mistake I wrote on the chalkboard and saying, "Thank you; even teachers make mistakes and it's okay to learn from our mistakes!"
A3: My favorite mistake is a great in the classroom instructional strategy. I would be interesting to apply that idea to a classroom meeting where kids can share a real world mistake what the learned. #tlap
A3: Modeling these strategies & narrating aloud as we work through & learn from mistakes/failures. Important to narrate aloud for them, as EF are still developing. Our Ss don't have that inner dialogue yet, good news is, we can teach those skills! #tlap
The @jennifer_burdis story is inspirational. She's tackled challenges to become an elite college athlete, American Ninja Warrior, & rockstar elementary teacher...now an author. That last part...wait until you hear her story. https://t.co/qgxWbJ2SKa#tlap
A3: don’t be so quick to jump in and give the answer to those struggling. Know your students and help them know you’re there to guide not give answers. #tlap
A3: I always encourage Ss to come up with ways to solve their own struggles. Since I teach first we discuss what could happen and pick the best choice. We also spend a lot of time self-monitoring so we respond correctly to struggling. &I Model self-monitoring often. #tlap
A3: Ss are asked in my class if they write or voice a frustration they must think and try to write or voice a solution...then try it. If they get stuck I guide,but asking them to come up w/their solution and try it actually does work 99.9% of the time!We support each other! #tlap
Great idea. I think we often assume "it's just me" and when we start to realize others have similar struggles, it normalizes the challenges. Also builds a sense that we are in this together #tlap
A3: For example in math, we need to value unsuccessful tries as long as the students use them to reflect on their mistake and find a better way to solve. I like the open middle math from @robertkaplinsky#tlap
A3. when something fails, I love to go 400% overboard. Literally i May end up rocking back and forth on the ground. Ss laugh and take for the humor. then I stand up. Dust myself off and ask what that solved. Then I ask what I could do that would help. Power of YET! #tlap
A3: I do this more with my nieces; model positive self-talk, mindful moments, and being openly reflective on my actions and words used around them. #tlap
A3: Reflection - definitely. Either verbal, written or just time to think. Then a chance to retry/redo or move on. Just started #STEM challenges in library & we talk a lot about this! #tlap
A3:We begin with central message failure means we've been giving an opportunity to grow. Ss brainstorm specific situations where they've failed and what the result of that failure was. Give Ss time to collaborate with other Ss. Have grand discussions. Always anchor back #tlap
A:3 Always keep your cool with the student and treat them with respect no matter the situation. Can’t imagine many have looked back on yelling at a student and thought that was a productive long term action #tlap
A3: I think classroom meetings are excellent opportunities to develop and establish that culture! I loved using the 7 habits for happy kids to get the conversation going! #LearnLAP inspired my classroom meetings in so many ways! #tlap
✨A3: Having a growth mindset needs to be taught, demonstrated, and relentlessly pursued! I love reading this article with my students at the beginning of the year! Check it out👇👀
https://t.co/W3oQeENblJ
💪☠️✨ #TLAP#EduNinja
A3: If it’s so important for students to be able to bounce back from failure, does it make sense to set them up to fail in a controlled setting so we can teach them to recover from failure? What do you think?
[BLOG] Set Students Up For Failure? https://t.co/ctv2K4bvjx#TLAP
Students follow our lead. We need to be able to fail in front of our students in order for them to embrace failure. This doesn't happen much because we are under so much pressure to have perfect lessons, understanding, and test scores. #tlap
A3 I am constantly learning new technology in integrate into my makerspace. I am very open with my students on my many failures aka as productive struggles before eventual success.#tlap
A3 How we frame failure matters. Are we using language that frames failure as permanent destruction, or can we think of ways to frame failure as a temporary pause, or even a new opportunity to to grow? #tlap
A3: it’s all about ATTITUDE! How we react to all of the little classroom bumps: technology, lack of copies, interruptions. If as we model positive reactions 2 obstacles students will see how to respond. Then talk about it with them, in real time teachable moments! #tlap
A3: I read this text to 3rd- 5th graders this year and discussed how the character was at afraid at first to step out of his comfort zone but by the support of his friends, is able to change his mindset. EVERY class absolutely loved this book -our discussions were so great! #tlap
A3: I try to enforce in my students that in science labs it’s never about getting the “right” data. It’s about understanding your data. That’s the real skill #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A2: Use constant growth mindset language and model when the teacher makes mistakes. Share often experiences that students have with tough challenges and how they got past them #LUlearns#TLAP
Tons of great videos and resources for this. I love the @ClassDojo Big Idea series on Growth Mindset and Perservance. Great conversation starters! #tlap
A3: I model by talking about my life stories... the good, the bad, the ugly. The take away is always to keep going. They learn to keep pushing even when they are being challenged. #tlap
A3) I try to be transparent with my Ss.Sometimes I’ll get stumped:confused&I’ll be honest with them. I don’t hide it or play it off like I meant to make a mistake. In fact, I’ll thank Ss for correcting me (sometimes I talk/work too fast&make mistakes-perfect learning exp ) #tlap
A3: Working with the tech team we talk about different methods or solutions to issues. Looking at the pros/cons and letting them make the decisions not the teacher telling them the path to follow and just have them mimic our process. They need to own it. #tlap
A3: I take risks in the CR and model strategies on how to handle success or failures - open discussions and feedback help grow a positive mindset #TLAP
A3 I think reflection is important here...tap into their metacognitive skills. Help them become more responsible for themselves in order for them to adjust their path to achieve success. #tlap
A3: don’t be so quick to jump in and give the answer to those struggling. Know your students and help them know you’re there to guide not give answers. #tlap
A3) I purposely teach growth mindset during morning meeting and different activities. I want them to understand you might have a hard time but you can step up and try again #tlap
We have the saying in our classroom that if we make a mistake it means we are trying and we can learn from it. I think a big part is modeling strategies but giving Ss time to work it out before jumping in to help. #tlap
A3: We learn about and research famous failures. I talk about times I have failed and how I worked through my failures. When a S fails, we talk through it. #tlap
Meeting the needs of all learners means providing plenty of differentiated learning with auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning opportunities so students feel engaged, supported, and challenged. #tlap
#tlap A3 - You can’t change a mindset with a strategy. You have to live it with the kids watching. Let them see you working, failing and then solving a problem. That’s life.
A3: My wife explicitly taught growth mindset to her 4th graders & talked about the connections made in the brain and make a display modern in her classroom; her kids redid and improved their work. It had a huge impact on their class work, self image & state tests! #tlap
A3: For us it's explicit. I've learned to be subtle about wrong answers & thank them for [trying/risking, get out the thesaurus here]. It helps change the climate of the room. #tlap
A4: My district offers numerous extracurricular activities. This past year we opened up a career and technology center that juniors and seniors could attend for their elective classes! #tlap
A2. Model the struggle. I ❤️ letting my students see me struggle....and not give up. They will cheer me on when I try to do a pull up or push up and I will do the same for them when solving complex math problems. #tlap
A3 How we frame failure matters. Are we using language that frames failure as permanent destruction, or can we think of ways to frame failure as a temporary pause, or even a new opportunity to to grow? #tlap
A3. Remembering that fail=first attempt in learning and so on! We all experience failures, by modelling and sharing our experiences, the Ss learn it's ok to fail and try again. That's how we learn and problem solve! #tlap
A3: When the tough moments happen I am ME! If that means tears then they see tears. If it means frustration than we talk through it until it’s resolved! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A4: For starters - we have to all agree that we must have the brutally honest conversation and agree on what our students (and families) need. We have to look past only academics, and talk about the whole child. Where are our accountability goals for that? #tlap
#tlap A4: Honestly, so much I cannot even begin to enumerate all the ways. I am completely impressed. There is always something going on for every student and every need/interest!
A4: Our school uses the #handsonmindson approach - we believe that when Ss are engaged and hands-on with content, minds are turned on and ready to learn. #tlap
A4: we emphasize getting to know our students and attempting to individualize instruction for each child. We spend time with students conferencing about almost every task and using that as entry to their lives; building relationships #TLAP
A4 Healthy-we feed them breakfast and lunch (even during summer) Safe-most of our students want to stay for the summer 😀 Engaged-using out of the box techniques and strategies akin to them Supported-building strong relationships Challenged-Genius Hour Passion/Projects #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
Meeting the needs of all learners means providing plenty of differentiated learning with auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning opportunities so students feel engaged, supported, and challenged. #tlap
A4) Our school does a lot to celebrate Ss and challenge Ss to be their best. We also make time for Ss who struggle and talk to them and give them tools to deal with frustration #tlap
A4) our school is unique in our area as it’s k-8 and most everyone knows everyone else. We watch our students grow up at our school. The kids aren’t just one teacher’s, but the whole school’s students and we rely on everyone to intervene when needed. #tlap
A4: We used Restorative Justice for building relationships. We also had amazing grade level PLNs that focused on the students while content PLNs focused on academics. #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A3: this year we worked on things that don’t have one correct answer. Ss had to support their answer. This opened Ss minds and helped with anxiety of not knowing the “right” answer #tlap
Q1: As educators how are we modeling or how do we plan on modeling even bigger EduNinja™ sized goal setting next year so students can learn from us. #tlap
I get to know my Ss individually and learn what challenges they face. I check in over breaks through fun activities like #summerbingo as well as engage in meaningful conversations with families about their S and what makes them so great!
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Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A3: Truthfully I don't think we model this enough. I think the biggest impact can come by talking with Ss ind. as they share their struggles. The convo can start specifically about a class assignment then grow. Letting Ss see u deal with failure as u take risks too. #TLAP
A3: I model problem solving strategies and think out loud when I make mistakes. I share about my personal life often and find examples that they can relate to #LUlearns#tlap
I feel like as long as there is this emphasis on raising test scores, Ts will feel the pressure to do what is safe, what works, and what will improve scores. I wish we could try new things everyday and fail without reprcussions. #tlap
A3 #tlap discuss and model how you never give up. I show examples of former students & their successes in Google slides. Use inspirational stories like BMartin. Going to show horse Gronkowski that was SO LAST and ended up 2nd to Justify.
A4: When students come in stressed, we have a drop everything and talk moment and discuss the problem. Sometimes, they come in collectively stressed. When we take a moment to address their stress/anxiety, and talk about ways to manage it, it helps them move past it. #tlap
Yes! So true! Many times Ts will say "technology hates me" then I will see Ss repeating the same phrase. It's all in how we deal with the hurdles along the way. Positive mindset can overcome even the steepest mountains to climb! #tlap
A3. Help Ss see that trials and failures are a means to growth. When the heat is on, you allow it to burn you down or use the fire to refine you...shape you into something better! #tlap
A4. As an SRO, I try and have 5:1 positive interactions to negative ones. I see past the problem/issue and remember that I AM THE ADULT and every repeated behavior is rewarded somehow. Home visits to just chat help build positive relationships. #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A3: @nycoldidcote and I just finished doing #MindsetMondayLRSD which was awesome. Growth mindset books and a slow twitter chat every week in May hosted by different classrooms in order to expand and share our learning! Hope to do it again next year!#tlap
A4: We get to attend a training on trauma and how it affects the students learning. We also host a conference and invite the parents to learn about healthy minds too! #TLAP#mabanklearns
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A4: Talk. To. Them. Talk and listen. Adapt. Be flexible. Be kind. Give them a combination of what you think they need and what they think they need. Let them have some control of their own education so they can learn to love learning. #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A3b: I did this when I taught in our after schl prog. I taught a crochet class to elem. Ss. It was a great way for them to learn about practicing new skills and then seeing the joy when they master or create something new! That was so great for building relationships w/Ss! #tlap
A4: New Richmond is a small community where I grew up and graduated from and now teach. When people need help, there’s no place like it. https://t.co/PbW5Hd3ORz#tlap
A4 Meet students basic needs as well as emotional and all around needs too. Meet students where they’re at, fill their toolboxes, and watch greatness occur. #tlap
A4 To ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, challenged—and empowered—we can teach them how to make school meaningful for themselves. #tlaphttps://t.co/gJkpGucobu
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A4: We us Second Step Curriculum to teach self-regulation, friendship skills, and support s-e learning. Kindness Challenges and Leadership Hour for 100% of Ss. Ss learn they make a difference and they have a choice in their attitude and behavior. #tlap
Nope... not saying it happens often, but they happen. My relationship with them depends on me being real. When we hurt we hurt together. ♥️ #tlap#Nan3EDU
A4: Check on & build relationships with as many Ss as you can. Authentic relationships goes a long way for opening lines of communication and truly learning the needs of the Ss. Our FRC and community in @covkyschools is AMAZING in helping Ts help the Ss and their families! #tlap
A4: Each individual is different with different needs. Finding time to really get to know your students can make the difference instead of treating them as a piece of data. #tlap
I get to know my Ss individually and learn what challenges they face. I check in over breaks through fun activities like #summerbingo as well as engage in meaningful conversations with families about their S and what makes them so great!
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Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A4: This year we are looking at ways to support good health by providing healthy snacks during the day and having recess before lunch so students don't rush eating to get recess time. Good food leads to better mind power! #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A4) This year, our district eliminated "pay to play" fees for extracurricular activities. More access, less barriers = more students trying sports, etc that they may not have had resources to do before. It's a game changer! #tlap
A4: Our district is moving to become trauma informed. Eye opening to look into ACEs study & resilience. Looking at whole child & addressing basic needs then content #tlap
A1: I think by being open with my students/keeping them in the loop with decisions. When introducing #flexibleseating to Ss I want to share the process of the mindset shift with my Ss, give them some power of decision making and fail/succeed together at the beginning #tlap
Kids are taken outside as needed, not just during set recess breaks. If extra supplies needed, send an email to all staff and it’s found and delivered. We work as a team! #tlap
A4: STUDENT FAMILY! I get the privledge of being a family advisor, A.K.A. School Mom. I get them as 6th graders and stay with me until they leave M.S. Each morning we meet, talk, laugh, do team-building activities, family challenges, social/emotional lessons, etc! 💪☠️✨ #TLAP
A4: Seeing them as more than a score or a grade. Getting involved in their interests and foster them when possible. Letting them know with our actions that we believe in them until they believe in themselves!! #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
Our school became a “7 habits” school this year & I love the weekly focus lessons on character & leadership it instills. I was surprised how many Ss has never heard words like “perseverance” or thought of how to push thru difficult circumstances #TLAP
A2 at the end of the year, 1st graders teach the class. 1 taught how to do monkey bars and we all tried. I said “I don’t know, I am not so good at this “ but figured I would try so they could see me give it a go. Friends...... I DID it!!! #tlap
A4: my MS is going to start doing next year is school families, it doesn’t have to just be for Elementary Schools! We are going to have 6-8 homerooms and loop with them :) I’m so excited about what this means for me and the relationships I get to develop with my kids! #tlap
A4: We have a therapist on staff to handle the emotional issues, a free breakfast program, SRO, & new S club "Traction" that plans 2 make sure ALL Ss drive safely, say no 2 drugs/alcohol, & stop bullying. This club is S driven. We also offer Suicide training for community. #tlap
A3: We have to have reflective conversations w/ the Ss about what went right and what went wrong and plan next steps for finishing or learning goals bridge the gaps. #tlap
A4 My school does a good job of making sure every student feels loved and wanted. Its as simple as greeting them at the door every day with a smile and positive word and doing the same when they get on the bus each afternoon #tlap
A4: We make sure that all stakeholders are involved in the decision making process. Ss need to be successful academically, socially, & emotionally. It’s our responsibility to ensure that our Ss feel safe enough to be able to focus on school & when they don’t- we step up. #tlap
A4: We start off with breakfast, make the classroom a safe place by connecting with students 1 on 1, set up an environment of friends, and discuss issues that are hurtful. We have an extra person enter the classrooms throughout the day to offer support where it is needed. #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A2: I'm a To-Do Lister & I recently started adding To-Do With Help & To-Do Again categories on my wall. I'm ok with saying to my Ts & Ss-I messed up the first time around- #tlap
Great titles! Reading Happy Dreamer by @peterhreynolds for last week of school to my 1st graders, and having @toddparr come to our school next fall! #tlap
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Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A4: One stategey our school has implemented is the 2 by 10 where a teacher initiates a personal contact with a student twice per day for ten days. This creates the safe environment they need. #tlap
A4: It starts with treating a student as a person. When you say you don't have time, when you say that you need to stay on task, what you are telling the kid is that you value the content over the person. A kid can never learn if they are emotionally unavailable. #tlap
Q4: We work tgrough adv to have lessons directly related to their social emotional needs & challenge them to help others. All extra curricular activities participate in community service. Academically we are moving to more choice for extensions & PBL. #TLAP
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A1 We can describe to our students what makes school meaningful to us and help them clarify their values so they can choose to make school meaningful for themselves. #tlap
A4 Ss gotta know you care. If a S feels safe and secure, the engagement will follow. We make Ss feel safe with authenticity. Figure out how you show love best and #doit#tlap
A2: by embracing the struggle! Ts always try new things and sometimes they glitch or don’t work out. Being honest with Ss and show them that failure is okay and it’s part of the process to be your best self. #tlap
That's a great way to help your students for their future! Knowing what to use information to solve problems instead of just having information. Way to go! #tlap
A4: #tlap in using genius hour, students are able to choose what interests them and create projects that show their learning best. In that way, they are engaged, supported, and challenged.
A4 I teach on a college campus, and it is very much a family-like atmosphere. Since I'm new there, I do not exactly know how this was cultivated, but I am glad I can add to the safe and stimulating learning environment. #tlap
A4) we’ve been working a lot on holistic learning. We want Ss to be safe and happy. We hosted active shooter training a few days ago. Wow that was crazy. Unfortunately that’s part of it now. #tlap
A4. RELATIONSHIPS! Once those are in place (and worked on daily) students are able to truly open up. Our school focuses on reinforcing positive behavior plus reteaching as necessary. #tlap
A3 I had phrases we practiced in and out of the classroom to replaced fixed mindset responses. We also rated our understanding & mindset of new topics on a 1-10 scale 1-I am not going to do this, 10-I’ve got this! #tlap
At EduNinja™ Fit Lunch Club we practice mindfulness strategies which may help increase attention, the ability to be present, and possibly decreased stress. Students can use these life-long lessons anywhere. #tlap
A4: We work through adv to have lessons directly related to their social emotional needs & challenge them to help others. All extra curricular activities participate in community service. Academically we are moving to more choice for extensions & PBL. #TLAP
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A4) More emphasis on their social emotional needs. Our Ss struggle with problems that I cannot even relate to. I try to listen & be there & be a safe haven for those in need. My former 6th grader was shot; gang related! It’s heartbreaking! #tlap
A4: taking care of lots of Maslow needs 1st. Our schl is getting a washer/dryer this fall! Feeding Ss when they're hungry. Our T's provide nurturing env. so Ss know they're safe. Building relationships. Knowing about S interests. Working collaboratively. Support everyone. #tlap
A5: Collaboration within the classroom, goal setting, celebrating small wins, we did a #KindnessChallenge last year and will likely do another this year. #tlap
I'm Erin from Lake of the Ozarks Missouri. I teach 5th grade and coach the Color Guard. Kayaking, floating and doing water aerobics are fun ways for me to stay active! #newtotwitterchats#tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
#tlap A4 - It seems we have gotten away from the kids being uncomfortable and to struggle with a task. Mindset is forged in the uncomfortable. Not every solution is found in a multiple choice answer. Enjoy the muck.
A5 I find different social/emotional topics and prepare my class guidance lessons. Going to try my hand at 6th grade doing social/emotional journals every week. Find a time to have Ts work that into advisory period #tlap
A5: We will do daily mindfulness and multiple zones of regulation checks. We also created a "refocus room" space that allows students to talk to a counselor/sw at any time and process through whatever they are feeling. The hope is to teach self regulation BEFORE. #tlap
A4: Communication is key when addressing the needs of the whole child this includes keeping in contact with the counselor, nurse, admin team, and calling upon the community when needs are dire. This comes naturally to Ts who see their role as educating the whole child. #tlap
The #DBC50 winner is going to be announced at 8:45 Central!!! Thank you to ALL who contributed such amazing reflections on @dbc_inc books. So many entrants...we used a random number generator for the winner #tlap
A5: We already do a lot of great work with SEL, but I think it's time to take a more serious approach to mental health. The kind of approach that makes kids comfortable talking about it so that they don't turn into adults who are afraid to talk about it. #tlap
A5: I think a very simple way is emotional awareness and things as easy as emotional check ins in the morning. Knowing where our students are emotionally helps us to be proactive in discipline, academics, & social interactions. #TLAP
A5: Not being at a site, I am not sure...but I am thinking something like #Flipgrid can help communication and citizenship skills....and as an indirect result, make kids see how they fit in the bigger picture and build that community feeling that may need. #tlap
A4. Our school has a lot of afterschool extra-curriculars for Ss to get involved in including a bookclub that is run by the Ss. We are starting a new program for next year, The Leader in Me. #tlap
A5: We need to do something. We had a student commit suicide this year. Many Ss and staff took it pretty hard. I want to do more kindness outreach activities. Spread a positive vibe and make sure no one is left out #tlap
Yes it can! I tell the Ss (so in turn am telling Ts) when I introduce each box that Ts may NOT help Ss in any way unless it is related to a lock malfunction OR Ss use one of their two hints. The Ts look more stressed than the Ss when I say that! HAHA! #tlap
A5: We are currently working on this as a school. We are revamping our guidance program to not only be stand alone but fully integrated in classrooms; training teachers #tlap
A4: We do "what's best for kids" always. We are constantly looking to improve our strategies, resources, and approach. We also have a great teacher who specifically focuses on building relationship w/ Ss who need it! #LUlearns#tlap
Q5) Ss HAVE to be taught developmentally appropriate self-regulation skills. I am Behavior Specialist, & I see a need for S not to be embarrassed by feelings, but to manage them in ways that create connection with others. Conflict is opportunity, if we treat it as such. #tlap
A5: We have a team attending PBIS training over the summer. Looking forward to the opportunity to learn new strategies that we can implement school wide that will help our Ts and Ss be successful. #tlap
A5: I love using @MindYeti to get our bodies ready for the next task or to refocus. Practicing mindfulness is so beneficial for my Ss! The benefits of calming down, clearing your mind, getting refocused, it's immeasurable! #tlap
A5) we start the year off with the “toothpaste=words” activity and refer to it often. You can’t put the words back in the toothpaste tube once they’re out. Kids always latch into that activity! #tlap
A4: at @Livingston_HS we provide “Willies Closet” for students who need clothing, onsite medical, dental, and emotional support, and put on many activities throughout the year that gets students and community members involved in campus! #tlap
A5: My school is starting a Freshman Mentor Program where every freshman will be in an advisory class led by 2-3 upperclassmen. Plug them in, give them support, then let the learning begin! #tlap
A5) By being the adult!!When a S goes into trauma, understand that the issue is not the problem but finding the solution! Be the 1st to forgive and be the 1st to reestablish the relationship. Talk w the S about how you as the adult can better help if there’s a next time. #tlap
A5: Social emotional support is VITAL! Our board approved more support in terms of our elementary counseling team. Book clubs and social media interns meet up during lunch. Buddy benches have been established and so much more! #tlap
The #DBC50 winner is going to be announced at 8:45 Central!!! Thank you to ALL who contributed such amazing reflections on @dbc_inc books. So many entrants...we used a random number generator for the winner #tlap
A5: Classes engage in community circle at the beginning of each day. Our counselor also hosts social groups. #tlap Social and emotional skills are teachable. We need to set our children up for success as adults.
A5: Socially, at 4/5 we have an elective "Social Lab" learn basic social skills (how to shake hands, give proper thank you, internet safety/conduct, formal dining, etc.) that correlates to social curriculum #tlap
Not yet. Our Sup, @kimhawk88 is great at getting funding for this. I think we're looking at a program, but it's new and I can't remember the name of it right now. :) #tlap
#tlap A5: Something I did this yr in a couple classes was to have a sort of Pow Wow. We took one full class Ss could say whatever they wanted about the class or each other. Had to be kind. If it was about me or my T, I encouraged them to be completely honest. Kids LOVED it!!
The #DBC50 winner is going to be announced at 8:45 Central!!! Thank you to ALL who contributed such amazing reflections on @dbc_inc books. So many entrants...we used a random number generator for the winner #tlap
A5: I want to participate in the #GlobalKindProject next year and also by partiparing in the #GRA and learning how to a positive global citizen is important. #TLAP
A5: Currently reading about mindfulness & looking for ways it can be incorporated into classrooms to support the social/emotional needs of our Ss. #TLAP
A5 I don’t know if I have an answer for this other than providing models and working on empathy. Currently reading the Little Handbook of Restorative Disipline, which has been great. #tlap
We are very purposeful at Whaley. Our students need SEL regularly. We are going to continue our PBIS next year along with our TLAP Week. Our first two weeks are spent getting to know one another as trust is important for our students. Opening day we'll be exciting #tlap
A5 I am working on a set of optional resources for my undergrad Ss - providing links to articles, videos, and tools that will help them set goals and build relationships with peers and other professionals. I would love suggestions! #tlap
A5: Contin to strive to really connect every S to our school community through activities. Also expanding on our Rachel's Challenge FOR club activities to teach Ss to embrace everyone. #TLAP
A5: We have classroom student ambassadors that teach a lesson a month to their buddy classroom on social skills. We are moving to have restorative circles in more of our buildings in our corporation next yr after seeing the pos. impact from our piloting school. #tlap
A5 Get them involved and connected with the staff. They need to know they are not alone. Allow them to be kids, so many are having to take responsibility for themselves #tlap
I feel like we can do more to equip educators on how to support social and emotional scenarios in the classroom. Often times, Ts hand off Ss to the counselor or admin. #tlap
A5: Advisory curriculum teaches and models many Social/Emotional skills. Students are recognized in one of our teams with a "Caught Doing Something Good" slip where the student is celebrated publicly. #tlap
A5: our school counselor is great - she creates small groups during lunch, we have a kindness week, and does many great things with our students! #tlap
A5 I focus on the whole student and explicitly and directly teach social skills & SE skills with practice. I also do social centers where Ss work together to solve problems. #tlap
A5: Emotionally use SRSS-IE to identify external and internalizers, working to create/find meaningful supports for both (especially internalizers.. just seems harder to come up ideas for that group) #tlap
In our room (ESL) we have breakfast club every Monday and Friday. We do lunch bunches. I’d love to look into more mindfulness or growth mindset activities. #tlap
A5: I've had great success w/my push-in SEL centers! Teach SEL while building relationships w/ALL Ss, while supporting Ts, then Ss go home and tell their Ps about what they did in SEL lessons, & MUCH greater carry-over than old pull-out methods! SCORE!! #tlap
A5: Make it a goal to start each day w/ a personal connection. Expand your classroom library w/ Social-Emotional Rd-Alouds/Picture https://t.co/ITsRlUFXsV skills in partnerships & group wk. Plan a kindness Bucket. Consider leading a Peer Mediation Team/ build conflict mngmt.#tlap
A5: I love using @MindYeti to get our bodies ready for the next task or to refocus. Practicing mindfulness is so beneficial for my Ss! The benefits of calming down, clearing your mind, getting refocused, it's immeasurable! #tlap
A5: ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT! We teach a @2ndStepProgram lesson 1 day/week to all students & have a lunch group for Ss that need extra TLC, but I'd love to encourage more club and sports involvement! So many lessons & experiences are gained through being part of a team! 💪☠️#TLAP
Meeting the needs of all learners means providing plenty of differentiated learning with auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning opportunities so students feel engaged, supported, and challenged. #tlap
A5: We dive deep into kindness & service learning projects, learning about ourselves so we can then learn and help others. Take a peek at our Kindness Share Fair where we celebrate kindness with our Ss Passion Projects & Call to Action! https://t.co/UI8hQ5Ljv4#tlap
A5: I juat started #classroombookaday for these last few weeks as a trial run. It has been a BIG hit! The picture books open the door to so much discussion of social emptional topics. Will definitely use it next year as a classroom teacher or assistant principal! #tlap
A4: providing mentors from the community and central office, character programs, the campus I was at is integrating true pieces of SEL, innovative practices, genuine relationship building, and lots of love!!! #TLAP
Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
John 3rd grade T from STL MO jumping in to #tlap way late...
A5: Each student is going to have a "champion" teacher next year to connect with in a small group and personally
A5 this will be one of the first areas I investigate as I join a new site in July. I want to know the culture and what I can do to support students both socially and emotionally. #tlap
To be honest, almost moved to tears by a few of the #DBC50 tweets. You people are incredible and we are forever thankful for your support. It is amazing to be able to bring the work of these educators to the word and help them amplify their impact. #tlap
A6: By talking about it. If we don't bring the conversation up, and structure school events with the family and healthy lifestyle in mind, we won't ever change current practice. #tlap
Modeling consistent health and wellness strategies for everyone is important. I commit to going out to recess by setting a schedule and checking in with students and their goals regularly. #tlap
At EduNinja™ Fit Lunch Club we practice mindfulness strategies which may help increase attention, the ability to be present, and possibly decreased stress. Students can use these life-long lessons anywhere. #tlap
A6: Leading by example, we have to model healthy living, willing to go outside our comfort zone and show how we failed and learned to find our way to success. #tlap
A5 It needs to start with relationships! Kids need to trust staff so they can tell us they need help. We need to do everything we can to meet those needs. We may need to learn about available services. We are also getting a new mental health facility in town soon. #tlap
I get to know my Ss individually and learn what challenges they face. I check in over breaks through fun activities like #summerbingo as well as engage in meaningful conversations with families about their S and what makes them so great!
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Q4: What do you, your school, and your community do to address the needs of the whole child to ensure students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged? #tlap
A5: I'm also considering starting the "UnClub" at my school. It's open to anyone, but I will target Ss who aren't in any club. I envision: *no meetings
*no officers
*fun get togethers when other clubs meet
*UnClub tee shirts
*Service projects
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A3: I think by showing our own. Not only do students see that if we make a mistake it’s okay and we keep trying but it helps to build that relationship. It makes them think, “Hey, they’re like me...they’re not perfect.” #TLAP
We have had "families" for years on half days where we'd meet and talk once a month (comprised of Kdg to 5th grade kids)... this will be taking place of that but not sure exactly how it all will work #tlap
It's definitely in the way that we support one another. Definitely keeping one another on track and offering help one another when we may slip! We talk a lot about self care at our building. If you have to take some time, do it; it's better for you and Ss. #tlap
A6: We have opportunities for this to be a part of our school and community. Give opportunities to talk, but also give plenty of opportunities to get up and be active. Kids can be big encouragers to their parents. #tlap
A5: My school is a Leader in Me School. I plan to use more of the curriculum this year. Otherwise, I've flipped to more student choice, more Ss centered learning opportunities, and giving my Ss everything they deserve within my power. #KidsDeserveIt#tlap
A6: We do yoga after school for Ts (I LOVE it!) and Ss have healthy activities every other day in PE. Encourage balanced meals and give Ss time to be KIDS! #tlap
#DBC50 Winner!!! To celebrate The #EduNinja Mindset being the 50th @dbc_inc book to be released...we are giving away ALL FIFTY to one winner. Congrats to @Mo_physics !!!! Thanks to all!! More giveaways ALL YEAR! #tlap#LeadLAP
A6: We introduced #Yoga4Classrooms and #CalmClassroom as a school the last couple years. Both very similar in their mindfulness exercises for kids and have been really effective with many students... and teachers! #tlap
A6: Promote mindfulness as well as everything happening in physical education. We are so fortunate to have @ILESPhysEd in our building. He does phenomenal things for ours Ss and we are lucky to have him! #tlap
A6: exposure!! Countless exposures to the benefits of building a strong culture and community around our students! Be it through activities, commotions, parent & community nights, or books clubs (#tlap)
A6: Must find a balance and model positive ways to deal with stress. If you exhibit "stress", students pick up that vibe. Model strategies. They watch/listen to everything you do/say. #tlap
A6 Great Q. This is how we make change. We have to be in the community. See what the needs are. Share when we can. Empower Ss to share with their friends & families. #tlap
A6 - for the month of May staff at our school played wellness bingo, and every line completed was another entry into a draw for prizes #TLAP Would be fun to do with students too, they can photograph each task
A6 Modeling. They need to see us prioritizing our health. Too many times, the people who get the most admiration are the ones who forsake their families and personal lives to work 60+ hours a week. #tlap
A6 Having conversations. Pretending things are okay only makes things worse. Show Ss and Ts that dealing with emotions and all the other stuff in life is healthier than keeping it in. #tlap
At EduNinja™ Fit Lunch Club we practice mindfulness strategies which may help increase attention, the ability to be present, and possibly decreased stress. Students can use these life-long lessons anywhere. #tlap
A6 Extend grace to others, and ourselves. Encourage time to provide self - love whether it's a hike, great book or warm bath. Encourage others to say yes to themselves. #tlap
.@burgessdave usually does a blog post highlighting the questions and some great answers in a few days. :-) Sign up for emails and/or watch on twitter for the blog to be released :-) #tlap
A6. I notice SROs aren’t mentioned (but I’m going to group myself w the “friends” haha). Best way to get it done is by talking about it with everyone. Showing others the positives as well as sharing the pitfalls creates a stronger community family. #tlap
A6: need to model it first. Once a Teacher models it, others will follow. Show students that eating healthy and being healthy and they will mimic it. #tlap
A6: Incorporate fitness into your family nights. Show families easy at home things they can do! I also try to participate in some of my Ss recess games and incorporating fitness into my lessons. Modeling is key. #tlap
A6: By living a healthy life...intentional, mindful, and purposeful with my time, how I engage with others, what I value, etc. People notice, get curious, and ask questions #tlap
A6 I keep coming back to this, but we have to be the example! What is happening in and out of school in your life? Ts are under a microscope- in person and on social media. Model the habits we want to see in our communities. #tlap
A6: This might sound kinda cheesy, but what about a teachers only after school yoga session once a week or something? Find a local yoga instructor that would come do it on-site. #tlap
A6: Encourage teachers and students to exercise together. One idea is to start a yoga class at the school for students and teachers to attend together. #tlap
A6: I think it starts with believing in one another, encouraging one another, finding the positives in all situations. These help lead to a great school culture. #tlap
A7: Take time for self care and encourage your staff and Ss to do the same. If your cup is not full, you cannot fill the cup of others...as we say on #ShareMOEdu#tlap@Eric_Carlin
A6) It starts with you doing what we can and showing the difference it can make. Sharing the positives and the negatives. Learning from others...like I’m learning tonight...and just keep trying new things #tlap
A5: I do a project called “Walk In My Shoes” Where they literally bring in shoes and we tie their stories to them and line the hall. The stories describe their different shades of days and what that means for them #tlap#Nan3EDU
A6: we have a school based health center. This has helped many of our Ss who were not seen regularly by a dr. for a variety of reasons. They've helped families access med/dent/psy care. Also helped families w/accessing insurance or specialists as needed for their children. #tlap
A6: Open the doors to what you do and invite others in! We are #bettertogether - show the world how you are caring for yourself so you can be the best version of you to help others. Then join in the fun together! #tlap
Our school has counselor's who are there for the children and can refer them to various services when necessary, and we have outside programd come in to talk with Ss about various forms of abuse. #tlap
A6: We do 5-10 mins of guided mindfulness meditation right after lunch to reset for the afternoon. Started with @GoNoodle videos, now doing some longer ones on YouTube #tlap
A6: If we want to really promote wellness and balance for educators, we have to be careful to not overextend ourselves at work.
Something (or someone) ends up getting shorted if we give everything we have at school. We can’t just give and give without refilling the tank. #tlap
A6: We do healthy food taste tests, and then the cafeteria serves those fresh fruits and veggies. Our biggest hit is Cucumber slides with lemon juice and chile powder. Yum. We want kids to eat this instead of hot cheetos #tlap
A5: A major component of my curriculum (as well as the entire school) is empathy and social action. Make it a priority and it becomes intrinsic to our young people's way of living in the world. I am so glad my Admin values the ACTION, not just talk and lesson. #tlap
A6: We introduced #Yoga4Classrooms and #CalmClassroom as a school the last couple years. Both very similar in their mindfulness exercises for kids and have been really effective with many students... and teachers! #tlap
A2 Talk, Talk, Talk. Do, Do, Do. Ss learn so much from our teacher moments and by observing us, that this is when we can hit goals, growth, perseverance, etc. #tlap
A6: Creating opportunities for the community like duathalons, and walks to support causes! Invite the community into the school for things like science nights! #tlap
A6) create opportunities for events that encourage everyone to work together: beautification of campus, bike challenges, Miles clubs & invite everyone...celebrating can be done with more than junk food! #tlap
A6: I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT! Incorporate movement into your lessons! There are ENDLESS ideas (simple ones) to get students up and moving, not to mention brain research indicates it helps them learn and retain information! Make it a priority and part of the plan! 💪☠️✨ #TLAP
You 👏are👏right👏on👏point!! This must be addressed. Especially among women, we feel pressured to be super teacher, super wife, super mom, and all the other titles we may carry. Sometimes it comes from within, but sometimes it comes from others. It is exhausting. #tlap
#DBC50 Winner!!! To celebrate The #EduNinja Mindset being the 50th @dbc_inc book to be released...we are giving away ALL FIFTY to one winner. Congrats to @Mo_physics !!!! Thanks to all!! More giveaways ALL YEAR! #tlap#LeadLAP
A6: I think a lot of it comes down to transparency and vulnerability. Support one another. Reaching out for help is a sign of STRENGTH and not weakness. We must model this. #tlap
A6 as a principal, give them permission (and encourage) them to do so. Create opportunities with challenges and mindfulness training. I want to have a walk and learn faculty meeting where we walk, listen to podcasts, and discuss. #tlap
Probably not as we are all over the place with schedules. However, she offers yoga at a studio all year and we're welcome to come to that if we're in town! #tlap
A6: Stakeholders have to see the benefits of healthy choices. Each has a different motivation, too, so it comes back to the magic word...Relationship. #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
A6. I'm thinking a "Wellness Design Team". They can encourage teachers to keep working on healthy minds and bodies. At some point, we ALL need a breather... #tlap
#tlap A6: Also for part of class we have done things like learn how to dance the salsa. And just for a fun brain break, we've done the Five a Day exercise videos, as well as just having a fun brain break dancing Hispanic dances such as La Macarena!
A6: Love that our district has a health promotion each year with prizes and we also have a free clinic for all faculty/staff to use located behind one of our schools. May of our schools also have running clubs for our students to encourage them to be healthy #tlap
A5: We are staring Leadership Families this year at our school. This will provide students with another community w/in the school community to talk to and learn from. We will learn and grow together each week! #LUlearns#tlap
A5: We will continue with Restorative Practice and Justifice as well as mindfulness circles but we are looking for curriculum for SEL. Yale project Ruler looks interesting. Any suggestions? #tlap
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1) Guess DBC author with Twitter handle & number.
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3) Random Winner chosen June 15, 2018 before 8 PM CST.
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Sharing the importance of health and wellness for teachers, students, and families by speaking at conferences, leading professional developments, and hosting community events is a great way build relationships and sustain this work. #tlap
A6: Modeling how to handle stress should be a huge piece of high school ed. I constantly hear students talk about being stressed out. Self-care ed is huge. #tlap
A7: Starting now, moving towards what has scared me, from running to rebuilding my classroom. Trying to finish my #dissertation I have to model that hard work does pay off and there are many set backs to lead to success. #tlap
A6: This year, I am sponsoring an in-school mindfulness club that will include gratitude, art, collaborative poetry and other activities to create more self-awareness and stress-reduction opportunities. #tlap
Our teachers use a lot of place based lessons drawing from the strength and support from the community. Our school counselor is amazing! We keep and model high levels of expectations #tlap
A6: by modeling and teaching self care, by creating a culture that focuses on being our best to give our best, giving grace, and understanding what’s behind emotions to better help our students be successful. #TLAP
I really want to take self care to the next level. Staff deserve it! Students deserve it! We'll be working on mindfulness again, however, adding more oomph to what we are doing for one another! #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
#tlap A7: I am not really sure. I feel like we have a very strong community now already. One for which I am very grateful. Plus I would like to get my students' input on this. I think it's very important that my students have a voice in to say in what goes on in our classroom.
Teachers please join us in the eduninja30 private Facebook group where teachers support and motivate each other in our health and wellness goals, take part in fitness challenges, share recipes, strategies, and possibly start a new book club. : ) #tlap
A6: Promoting healthy body & mind takes school-wide approach. Being mindful of social-emotional wellness starts w/mindful teaching practices, having enough school social & guidance counselors is critical as is a quality P.E. & Health Program! #tlap
Whaaaaattt!!! @Mo_physics!!!! Congratulations. I’m so happy for you, and maybe only slightly jealous!! This is totally awesome! Can’t wait to see you swim in a pool of DBC awesomeness!!! #tlap#LeadLAP
#DBC50 Winner!!! To celebrate The #EduNinja Mindset being the 50th @dbc_inc book to be released...we are giving away ALL FIFTY to one winner. Congrats to @Mo_physics !!!! Thanks to all!! More giveaways ALL YEAR! #tlap#LeadLAP
A6 This is really important to me, but I know I have to show I care about them first! Through relationships we can encourage others to live their best lives. #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
A7: Just like with most anything, find those who share your mindset and want to move forward. Others will hopefully see the momentum and jump on board or get out of the way. #TLAP
#tlap A7: I started a @Flipgrid for intros, will be encouraging teachers to jump start then send to Ss for responses! Hoping to continue all year with follow up and shoutouts Ts to Ss and Ss to Ss
A7: How can I take the creativity form this year & integrate it more deeply into my curriculum. Can I make mall that cooking, create a math UNIT, and do real world/school service & cook for the school once a term? #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
A7 We are starting by building our brand and letting the community know who we are & what we are passionate about as well as building strong relationships #tlap
A7: Just having the conversations and bringing mental, emotional, and physical health to the forefront is a HUGE step in the right direction. Start making a plan and implement with fidelity in 2018-2019! #tlap
A7: We've already begun planning our Back To School Bash with lots of activities for Ss to do & booths for Ss & parents! This will be fun, active, and hopefully a bonding experience between families & the school, which helps all programs. My band will even be playing! #tlap
A7: We need to learn and do before we can teach. Summer is the perfect time to make positive changes so that come fall, we can teach our kids to do the same. #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
A5: We are staring Leadership Families this year at our school. This will provide students with another community w/in the school community to talk to and learn from. We will learn and grow together each week! #LUlearns#tlap
A7: We can keep in communication with other teachers and learn together over the summer. We can focus on helping students and helping each other to accomplish our best mentally and physically. #tlap
A7: @MapleWarriors opens with a renovated school and a combination of new Ss, Ts, and grade levels. Our year will be all about supporting our new team of learners. Our theme is “Welcome Home” as we transition from K-2 to PreK-6. Renovations in the works! #bettertogether#tlap
A6: By not placing value on endless work days, up-all-nights, and stress-inducing volume of tasks and responsibilities. We shouldn’t wear these as badges of honor. Value breaks, time for mindfulness. #tlap
A5: I'm also considering starting the "UnClub" at my school. It's open to anyone, but I will target Ss who aren't in any club. I envision: *no meetings
*no officers
*fun get togethers when other clubs meet
*UnClub tee shirts
*Service projects
#tlap
A7 I really want to incorporate mindfulness and yoga/exercise into my daily routine with my students. I have a little bit more leeway self contained. However, for our students to do it, we have to participate too. #tlap
A7: WALK AND READ! I want to incorporate a walk and read (listen to an audiobook or podcast) 1 day a week! Inside, outside, it doesn't matter! 💪☠️✨ #TLAP#EduNinja
A5: We will continue with Restorative Practice and Justifice as well as mindfulness circles but we are looking for curriculum for SEL. Yale project Ruler looks interesting. Any suggestions? #tlap
Q7 Give support. Work together at grade/ school levels to make goals and action steps. Be a swimmer teacher, not a lifeguard; get in there and work alongside your teacher peers and your students. #tlap
A7: New to the Twitterverse, but this is a great way to prepare for the upcoming year. These #tlap chats and hashtags are full of people with great ideas and forward-thinking mindsets!
A7: for me it has been helpful to find my Tribe and build my PLN - share what you learn with others build a culture that collaborated and learns together #TLAP
A7. Last year I ran a half marathon and a triathlon. Shared my experiences and hardships via social media and talked to just about anyone who would listen. If I can do it, ANYONE can!! #tlap
A6 It once was seen as self-indulgent to get a massage or a pedicure or take a personal day, but we must take care of ourselves to do what we do & do it well. #tlap
I spend my summers doing the things I love most: spending time with my family and reading up on things I want to try next year. I will let my Ss know at the beginning of the year the things I would like to try so they can hold me accountable #tlap
A7: Twitter is a great platform to build community, set goals, and find support #tlap
Book clubs are fantastic, as well as, creating space to be with others in non-school settings. Go to a Ss sports game, talk with a colleague over coffee.
A7 One important thing we can do now in order to help us build community later is develop a concrete, specific self-care action plan. Check out Take Time for You by @THBoogren@SolutionTree#tlaphttps://t.co/oQ89G4El2D
A7 I started a #bulletjournal to help me plan and to CAPTURE all the amazing ideas that come from my #pln. Can’t wait to get to know the new school system. #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
#tlap A7 I'm starting at a new school/district next year so this is big on my mental plate. Building a supportive community starts with strengthening the self. Feel like I need to get into a positive state and have clear personal goals, expectations. Then share with others.
A7: Having some work-life balance is key... and that includes the staff. I think having time for staff to connect and just have fun outside the school is so valuable. Team building is much more effective when it also extends outside school walls & topics. #tlap
A7: Can begin conversation about the importance of health & wellness and encourage folks within the school to think about planning a wellness week with multiple events/activities to raise awareness! #tlap
I am a first year T and reading #ditchthattextbook after a conference with @jmattmiller last year led me to #tlap I’m so glad to be starting my career with amazing influencers! All of these book are on my wishlist! #LeadLAP#DBC50
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A7). There’s talk of a group of us going in and sprucing up the staff lounge to make it more inviting and relaxing! May need to push to make it happen! #tlap
Wow! I’m blown away by the conversation and ideas tonight. Sending out a huge thanks to everyone for sharing the importance of embracing healthy habits for building a stronger mind and body with educators, students, families, and friends. #tlap
A7: I would love to have staff exercise groups and share strategies/recipes while taking a minute to just enjoy our teaching family. We get so stressed and that time to be w/our tribe forces us to take time for us so we are at our best for our Ss. #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
HUGE changes ahead- renovating teams, approaches, programs, et al -- more than a building! #tlap You will need to #LeadLAP#culturize know that #peppereffect
The next #DBCchallenge :
Guess That Baby Pirate!
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Rules:
1) Guess DBC author with Twitter handle & number.
*All guesses are valid entries to win the free DBC book.
2) Must use #DBCchallenge & #tlap
3) Random Winner chosen June 15, 2018 before 8 PM CST.
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Wow! I’m blown away by the conversation and ideas tonight. Sending out a huge thanks to everyone for sharing the importance of embracing healthy habits for building a stronger mind and body with educators, students, families, and friends. #tlap
A7) I try to find new resources to share with my building and finding new ways to celebrate our students and teach our students. I am excited to make Sept Character Month at our building and tie in Character Day on the 26th! #tlap
Love, backpack buddies (food home on weekends), hugs, Trauma training for T, love, convo with Ss about interests and dreams, more hugs, Check and connect, check in check out, more love, OUR students mindset, movement hallway, and much more. #tlap
THANK YOU! For giving all of these fabulous educators the opportunity to share their voice, for leading a movement, for giving back, and for always empowering the #tlap community to be the best we can be!
Wow! I’m blown away by the conversation and ideas tonight. Sending out a huge thanks to everyone for sharing the importance of embracing healthy habits for building a stronger mind and body with educators, students, families, and friends. #tlap
Thanks again for joining the awesome #tlap crew tonight. I’m inspired and grateful for you all. Thanks for helping all of us to elevate our teaching game and for inspiring healthy teachers, students, families, and friends.
Even with just catching the end, it was an incredibly uplifting chat! Thank you, Jen! Looking forward to reading your book! And congrats on being number 50! 💥 #tlap
A7: Work closely with our PE teachers to do projects and ed inside and outside the classroom. Collaborate with organizations such as #jumpropefortheheart and volunteer at a food bank. #tlap
Q7: Looking ahead to next school year, what can we do now to start building community, setting bigger goals, and supporting each other around this idea of building a stronger mind and body for ourselves and our students? #tlap
A7: Can begin conversation about the importance of health & wellness and encourage folks within the school to think about planning a wellness week with multiple events/activities to raise awareness! #tlap
If you’re looking to build a stronger mind and body please check out my new book: The EduNinja Mindset 11 Habits for Building a Stronger Mind and Body https://t.co/y3a6wgiIgw#tlap
#tlap This is great. And so important to find authentic opportunities to connect. I worked in a school that celebrated decade birthdays of staff each year. Those gatherings are where I really built the bonds that got me through the daily struggles.
A7: Having some work-life balance is key... and that includes the staff. I think having time for staff to connect and just have fun outside the school is so valuable. Team building is much more effective when it also extends outside school walls & topics. #tlap
Thanks @jennifer_burdis for rocking out #tlap tonight! I think of you every time I pop in my #EduNinja workout mix - you truly inspire in so many ways! Thank you for your kindness!
Wow! I’m blown away by the conversation and ideas tonight. Sending out a huge thanks to everyone for sharing the importance of embracing healthy habits for building a stronger mind and body with educators, students, families, and friends. #tlap
We are a PBIS school and each class K-5, does activities weekly with our school counselor. We participate in #KindnessMatters challenges such as hiding notes in library books. I love having tea parties with my class every week and say our hopes, wishes, and apologies. #tlap
A7: Take time to get to know and welcome all members of the school community. My previous school had all staff participate in a back to school @Flipgrid so all students could get to know all the staff. As a school we are all working together. #tlap
A7: Taking care of our mind and bodies during the summer and sharing to encourage others to do the same! Connect with other teachers and discuss ways to improve the next year. #LUlearns#tlap
