Cameron Carter, Columbus, OH, Second Grade Teacher and @ncte Elementary Lead Ambassador! It's so WONDERful to be here this evening chatting with all of you! #WonderChat
Cameron Carter, Columbus, OH, Second Grade Teacher and @ncte Elementary Lead Ambassador! It's so WONDERful to be here this evening chatting with all of you! #WonderChat
I’m delighted to share this topic with everyone and to be co-hosting this. Super-passionate about creating more happiness & joy in our lives. #wonderchat
If anyone is ever interested in connecting a class of elementary students with another, look no further! #SiglerNation is always looking to connect & #wonder with others. #WonderChat
A1 When you stop to wonder, you’ll discover so many beautiful & interesting people & things. Happiness lives in this slowing down & noticing. #WonderChat
A1 Connection between wonder and happiness seen every day in an Elementary Library, kids pick up new books to explore, they question, they find joy, they explore, they wonder. #WonderChat
Absolutely. I just got back from another conference so I am trying to settle into Christmas holiday decorating and designing #AutumnAblaze. #WonderChat
A1: #wonder leads to personal ownership and if you are in control of your learning, happiness is right around the corner. Seek out what makes you happy! #WonderChat
A 1: Wonder sent me on a 15 yr journey to research happiness. How do we increase happiness levels? Have more meaning & aliveness in our lives? Create more happiness? Stressors & daily rigors of life can dampen our flame. How do we not just survive but thrive? #wonderchat
A1 Wonder and joy go hand in hand. Without wonder there is no joy. I was just telling my K writers today that we must go out into the world and wonder so we have things to write about! #WonderChat
A 1: Wonder sent me on a 15 yr journey to research happiness. How do we increase happiness levels? Have more meaning & aliveness in our lives? Create more happiness? Stressors & daily rigors of life can dampen our flame. How do we not just survive but thrive? #wonderchat
A2 I’m not sure of the scientific terminology for the ooshy gooshy warm fuzziness that ignites the flame of joy you feel when you find the answer to a burning question #WonderChat
A2: 50% of your happiness is genetic, 10% is your life circumstances and situations, & 40% is up for grabs. Each of us have the ability to increase our levels by 40%. Happiness Fuels Success. Brains at positive are 31% more productive. #wonderchat
A2 I’m not sure of the scientific terminology for the ooshy gooshy warm fuzziness that ignites the flame of joy you feel when you find the answer to a burning question #WonderChat
A2: 50% of your happiness is genetic, 10% is your life circumstances and situations, & 40% is up for grabs. Each of us have the ability to increase our levels by 40%. Happiness Fuels Success. Brains at positive are 31% more productive. #wonderchat
A2: 50% of your happiness is genetic, 10% is your life circumstances and situations, & 40% is up for grabs. Each of us have the ability to increase our levels by 40%. Happiness Fuels Success. Brains at positive are 31% more productive. #wonderchat
A2 I like to follow the #Keepitsimple model, the simpler the thing, the more likely you'll find happiness; a pretty sky, children playing, a good book, a quiet moment of observation #WonderChat
A2: 50% of your happiness is genetic, 10% is your life circumstances and situations, & 40% is up for grabs. Each of us have the ability to increase our levels by 40%. Happiness Fuels Success. Brains at positive are 31% more productive. #wonderchat
A3 Zest for teaching is all about connectedness, of course with the kids, but also with a solid peer group who infuse positive energy into the day to day. Working with #prek , how could you not be zesty (new word!!!) #WonderChat
That's the whole issue, right? We let the 10% become much, much more and it robs us of our joy. We don't always realize that much of this is in our control #wonderchat
A2: 50% of your happiness is genetic, 10% is your life circumstances and situations, & 40% is up for grabs. Each of us have the ability to increase our levels by 40%. Happiness Fuels Success. Brains at positive are 31% more productive. #wonderchat
A3 Even out of the classroom full-time, I stay connected through #Wonder & @NMSIEnglish. Gotta fuel the fire & make new connections. Keep learning! #WonderChat
A3 I think we need to keep our mindset open as we teach our students to. It's never to late to learn something new, try something new, take risks and chances. #WonderChat
•I’m 100% vulnerable with them. Ss know things about my personal life, my own challenge failures successes & how I continue to overcome obstacles in my life. I’m also super-silly with them b/c at the end of the day we learn best when we are having fun. #wonderchat
A3: Passionate about not letting kids fail and fall victim to our education system at times. I remember my WHY. Why do I teach? Why is it important to me? How do I want to serve? Then reconnect with that when times get tough. #wonderchat
A3 I think we need to keep our mindset open as we teach our students to. It's never to late to learn something new, try something new, take risks and chances. #WonderChat
A3 I think we need to keep our mindset open as we teach our students to. It's never to late to learn something new, try something new, take risks and chances. #WonderChat
A3 Choose a posse of supportive relationships with like minded people - and people who challenge you to keep growing personally and professionally #Wonderchat
A3 I think we need to keep our mindset open as we teach our students to. It's never to late to learn something new, try something new, take risks and chances. #WonderChat
Appreciating your focus on asking those essential questions. So easy to just go through the motions without really thinking or reflecting like this. #WonderChat
A3: Passionate about not letting kids fail and fall victim to our education system at times. I remember my WHY. Why do I teach? Why is it important to me? How do I want to serve? Then reconnect with that when times get tough. #wonderchat
A3: My #PLN gives me the INSPIRATION and MOTIVATION I need to provide me with a SLICE of some ZEST! Also, if you ❤️ what you do, then the ZEST is already there!! #WonderChat
A3 For me it's always about learning and trying new things in my classroom. I incorporate mindfulness knowing that my 1st graders can use these strategies to become more engaged learners. #wonderchat
A3:Helping my students find their WHY! Seeing the once resistant students when they stumble into a passion that they never even knew existed. Then, they escape to that passion as often as they can! It saves them from their own self. #WonderChat
A3 For me it's always about learning and trying new things in my classroom. I incorporate mindfulness knowing that my 1st graders can use these strategies to become more engaged learners. #wonderchat
A3 #WonderChat I try see the good! I see the success and try really hard not to get bogged down by what I didn’t complete or what I can’t fix today. Passion! I am passionate about teaching. I am the teacher I always wanted in school. Fun & creative lessons help too!
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A3: remember that YOU might make the difference in their life later on. The one who believed in them, the one who opened doors for them. Powerful! #WonderChat
A4: I’m 100% vulnerable with them. Ss & Ts know things about my personal life, my own challenge failures successes & how I continue to overcome obstacles in my life. I’m also super-silly with them b/c at the end of the day we learn best when we are having fun. #wonderchat
A2 I’m not sure of the scientific terminology for the ooshy gooshy warm fuzziness that ignites the flame of joy you feel when you find the answer to a burning question #WonderChat
A4 You MUST share of your own struggles & successes, learn WITH them. Even if you’re popping in for a Sat Workshop like me, this makes all the difference. #WonderChat
A4 Oh boy, do they see the real me. I "keep it real," as they say, in my class. I don't pretend to be anything other than the wondering, curious, carpe diem crazy nut that I am. I take tons of risks and own up to my mistakes with my Ss. #WonderChat
A4: Allow yourself to be VULNERABLE. Share your WRITING with your students. Allow them to see it's okay to mistakes! I CELEBRATE mistakes by saying, "Woo-Hoo!" #WonderChat
A3 #WonderChat I try see the good! I see the success and try really hard not to get bogged down by what I didn’t complete or what I can’t fix today. Passion! I am passionate about teaching. I am the teacher I always wanted in school. Fun & creative lessons help too!
Without a doubt! We plant the seeds and they really do blossom. Sometimes you're the best thing that child has in their life. Teaching is such heart work! #wonderchat
A3: remember that YOU might make the difference in their life later on. The one who believed in them, the one who opened doors for them. Powerful! #WonderChat
A4:By sharing mistakes, successes, passions, FAILURES. I enjoy letting theSs teach me what they have learned. They see it's okay to make mistakes and try again. It's okay to ask for help. I tell them when I have asked for help and I tell them when I have struggled. #WonderChat
A4: Allow yourself to be VULNERABLE. Share your WRITING with your students. Allow them to see it's okay to mistakes! I CELEBRATE mistakes by saying, "Woo-Hoo!" #WonderChat
A4:By sharing mistakes, successes, passions, FAILURES. I enjoy letting theSs teach me what they have learned. They see it's okay to make mistakes and try again. It's okay to ask for help. I tell them when I have asked for help and I tell them when I have struggled. #WonderChat
We are on the same page here! Celebrate mistakes! They are opportunities to learn! Plus it feels so freeing to know we all have flaws, but can improve. #wonderchat
A4: Allow yourself to be VULNERABLE. Share your WRITING with your students. Allow them to see it's okay to mistakes! I CELEBRATE mistakes by saying, "Woo-Hoo!" #WonderChat
A1 - I am the real me in my classroom. I don’t pretend to be a robot. I share life stories, talk about struggles & successes, own my mistakes and set goals just like them! Also, apologize when I mess up. I model the respect and kindness I want each of them to spread. #WonderChat
A4: just gotta be real. Be silly, be honest and connect with Ss on their turf. As a ldr it means get out of the office and spend time with Ss. #WonderChat
A2: •In 21 days, the exercises can transform a pessimist into an optimist.
•You can rewire your brain to make yourself happy by practicing simple happiness exercises.
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A5: Very hard for us Ts. Most Ts are over-achievers and perfectionistic. We want to present our best selves & always do everything top-notch. I believe in Minimum Effective Dosage. You can’t lose your soul in this job. #wonderchat
A5 You must MAKE time to reflect, relax, & recharge, whether that is through exercise, a massage, singing in the car, journaling...just do it! Self-care is not selfish. #wonderchat
A5 You must MAKE time to reflect, relax, & recharge, whether that is through exercise, a massage, singing in the car, journaling...just do it! Self-care is not selfish. #wonderchat
A5: man, sometimes I don’t! When I do it’s unplugging. Choosing family and self over work and choosing what I want to do. Typically includes running/exercise. #WonderChat
A5 Often the examples & community projects, or writing I share in the classroom are my passions and are stories of what I do in my "free" time with my husband. I am always wondering & exploring so it's hard to turn off so I pull it in for authentic purposes #WonderChat
A5 Love what you do just enough to know when you need an inspiration break. The stimulation of passion is exhausting so take time to nurture it carefully! #WonderChat
A5 You must MAKE time to reflect, relax, & recharge, whether that is through exercise, a massage, singing in the car, journaling...just do it! Self-care is not selfish. #wonderchat
A4: I don't know how not to show me. I don't do dress up. You like me or you don't. I mess up. I get up. I laugh. I cry. I say my grace before I eat. We're human. We haven't always been successful at everything we've ever tried. Keep it real with them! #WonderChat
A5 I am still working on this! 🤨I have to frequently remind myself this is just as important. #sharpenmysaw Relax, Reading, jogging, Hiking, snowshoeing #WonderChat
A5 Love what you do just enough to know when you need an inspiration break. The stimulation of passion is exhausting so take time to nurture it carefully! #WonderChat
We tend to think that the harder we work, the more success we will experience. But, science says this is backwards. Success is on the other side of happiness #wonderchat
A4: It’s essential that we jump right in the middle of their world on a consistent basis! They will do so much more for you when you let them know you’re human! #WonderChat
A6: you can’t build relationships w/ students without spending time with them. That would be the place to start. Dedicate time to make it happen. #WonderChat
A6: Take time to really get to know your students. Yes, this means you skimp on content at first, but it pays big dividends the rest of the year. #wonderchat
A6 I get to know them and show them I care. Let them see me really listening to them. I ask them how...went last night. How they are feeling. #WonderChat
A6: Each day after lunch, we did mindfulness and Ss had to share a gratitude, struggle, or compliment someone in the room. This was one of the most important things I did. #wonderchat
A6 Many of the things we’ve said already are key: share passions, authenticity, #wonders, & learn as much about them as you can. Sometimes, we are the only ones who seem to care. #WonderChat
My Ss LOVE it when I play with them at recess. The best is when it snows and I gear up and roll around in it with them. They always say, "Best day ever!" #WonderChat
A6: Take time to really get to know your students. Yes, this means you skimp on content at first, but it pays big dividends the rest of the year. #wonderchat
A6 Get to know them! Let them know you care! Believe in them, and understand who they truly are. Students are not their behaviors past or present! Understand their WHY! Make time for them, and most importantly, LISTEN to them really Listen #WonderChat
A6: Taking out the time to go see them in different settings! You have to take the time to let them know you care more about them than a correct answer on a test! #WonderChat
A6 It's hard. The books, the children, they're always on your mind. You have to consciously disconnect from school/work. The drive home helps, transition time. #WonderChat
A6: Taking out the time to go see them in different settings! You have to take the time to let them know you care more about them than a correct answer on a test! #WonderChat
Q6: Find out what their passions are and discuss those. If they don't have any (or think they don't) help them discover them. This is just one way that @wonderopolis has been so WONDERful in building relationships in my classroom #WonderChat
A6 Ask them questions, and then LISTEN to their answers. Ask them follow up questions next interaction, show you were ACTIVELY listening 1st time around. #WonderChat
I find it hard to unplug as well. We are so dedicated to this noble and scared work, but we have to step away and nurture ourselves, too. Transition time helps! #wonderchat
A6 It's hard. The books, the children, they're always on your mind. You have to consciously disconnect from school/work. The drive home helps, transition time. #WonderChat
A:6 writing w/Ss is a great way to learn more about them. Really reading their stories, conferring, and helping them come up with topics that fit! Love to see the smiles when they know I’ve been listening. #wonderchat
Q6: Find out what their passions are and discuss those. If they don't have any (or think they don't) help them discover them. This is just one way that @wonderopolis has been so WONDERful in building relationships in my classroom #WonderChat
A6 Ask them what they’re thinking, feeling, needing. Maybe you’re thinking, feeling, or needing the same thing. Shameless plug: ask them what they’re 📘READING! #WonderChat
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