#ECEchat Archive
We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi
Tuesday September 20, 2016
Jeri, K-2nd art educator from Arkansas...SES !
Hi everyone! Julie Bloss, Principal from Oklahoma 🤗
Hi friends! Ami here, Co-founder , an org that helps teach social emotional learning topics like self-regulation
Hi friends! Ami here, Co-founder , an org that helps teach social emotional learning topics like self-regulation
Good evening PLN I am an AP on a bilingual early childhood school in N. TX. Looking forward to the learning tonight.
Deloris here from North Texas Principal of a EC Center with 4 bilingual classes!
is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc
Gail from Ontario. RECE, selfreg certified and Forest Practitioner.
Hi everyone! Abbi from Iowa!! Excited for another ❤️
Good evening friends. Tim here, EC-5th grade principal in Batavia, IL
Hi Julie. So glad you are joining tonight.
Hello all - David, HS/ MS Principal in MN
Hola! Hola! I'm Abe from NYC. I am an elem VP in a grade 1-3 school.
Hi everyone, I'm Diana, an elementary school T and also educator at !
Danielle K Teacher in AZ! Hello
Good Evening I am an elementary principal in MN and excited to be here!
Hi Ami! We are so excited you are guest hosting tonight. You are such a great friend of
Lindsey, K2 Lead Learner from AR!
Nice to meet you & welcome to !
Welcome Victor! Glad you are joining tonight.
Hello all! AR teacher of the year, 11th grade literacy & I am at the right now!! Ready to learn with all of you
Hi ! Great to have you join us for !
Welcome David. So glad you are joining tonight.
A1: Creates a foundation for S's to be in charge of their emotions, thoughts and behavior.
A1 Helps S's develop self awareness and management skills!
Welcome Abe. Buenos Tardes.
Gracias! Glad to be here to learn and share.
Andrea Mitchell, PK & PPCD Consultant at a Region ESC in Texas. Sorry I'm late! 😁
A1: Basis for S's to develop skills to be in control of feelings and thinking!
Hi Diana. We are so thankful for your partnership with via : )
A1: Self-Regulation a life skill- need to control the ME before the WE!
If T's and S's cannot selfreg there is no learning happening, no matter how hard you try. Calm, alert and learning.
Welcome Danielle. is always better w you here. ; )
A1 there are to many people who don't know what to do with down time. It needs to be taught early and often.
Hello! I am a K teacher in TX
Hi Jessica! I’m so excited for tonight’s
A1 Ss need to internalize these skills to support their learning for their lifetime
Christina here- Kindergarten teacher from Baltimore
A1. It sets the foundation for learning young and provides students with an ability to self-advocate. https://t.co/aekS0HH0R6
A1: It's such an important life skill- the earlier they can start to learn it, the better!
Ss must learn how to control behavior & emotions in a community setting. It can be soo hard for small ones!
agreed so critical early on for later in life!
Joining late, sorry! Sandra from
A1 students need to learn to take ownership of their learning. Start young so they can build the skills for high school & college
Welcome Meghan. I love learning with you on
A1 So Ss can learn, play safe, and reach their goals.
A1 I believe having a grasp of self-regulation is a foundation for learning all other social-emotional & academic skills.
I know lots of adults who can't control themselves too!
I want my students to tell me when they need scaffolding or when they are ready for independent work!
Welcome Andrea. So glad you are joining tonight.
A1: Helps Ss learn to identify their feelings and figure out how to regain focus and calm.
Welcome to ! Excited to have you as a part of the discussion.
What methods do you all use to check learning? Cups, dots, thumbs up?? What works for you?
A1. Self regulation is a great way for Ss to learn about self. It's also a great took for Ss to own their feelings.
A1: Kids need to see that they are in control of their learning. My goal is for my kids to run our classroom!
A2. Self regulation is about knowing what makes you feel better. How to support your own behavior needs.
That's great - would love to hear more on how you foster this in your classroom
That's great - would love to hear more on how you foster this in your classroom
Great answer! It always starts with the adult! https://t.co/K6aXWEFJZG
A1: Self-Regulation a life skill- need to control the ME before the WE!
Aqui en la lucha porque hay muchas!
A2: First, we must ensure Ss understand what feelings are and to learn how to identify different ones https://t.co/yr3IbtPyug
A2: Second, it's helpful to explain the idea of being 'calm', alert and ready to learn - Stuart Shanker.
A2: Being able to calm yourself down when you're upset/frustrated. Being able to realize that everything's ok on your own. :)
A2: Selfreg is about how we handle stress. How we can get back to calm. What works for you likely won't work for them?
Just now got caught up to this point!! Great chat so far!! Hope everyone had a good week!
A2. The Golden Rule: Treat others how you want to be treated, not how they treat you. Trting to looking at things from another view
A2: How we feel effects how we learn and what we learn. Learning to control our feelings helps us grow.
LOL😂...true except for the eating dirt part! I don't ever remember eating dirt! 😉
A2: First teach what the emotions are then how to control them. I love using picture books to explain different emotions!
This is an important skill for life. https://t.co/FHJZs3gvv4
A2: Being able to calm yourself down when you're upset/frustrated. Being able to realize that everything's ok on your own. :)
True but children model what they see at home and school.
A2: SR is being aware of our feelings, developing control of impulses + focusing on behaviors that help us learn and grow.
some explicit teaching is definitely important with the littles!
If we don't teach kids how to manage stress, we will have more and more future mental wellness issues. https://t.co/XHIiwqsLwi
A2: Selfreg is about how we handle stress. How we can get back to calm. What works for you likely won't work for them?
definitely! As a grown-up I am still working on this! Knowing when it's ok to ask for help/who to ask is important too.
Great explanation of Self Regulation https://t.co/aCyyq0u3WK
A2: Being able to calm yourself down when you're upset/frustrated. Being able to realize that everything's ok on your own. :)
Yep! Totally agree! I always ask for help. When I don't I know I'm in trouble.
Expecting emotional control is management. Self-regulating is understanding and solving. Self control is NOT selfreg.
Q3 What strategies do you apply to support development of self-regulation in the classroom? https://t.co/XfkEosxJqc
RT Q3 What strategies do you apply to support development of self-regulation in the classroom? https://t.co/g3RUo47Vxf
I see a lot of parents trying to regulate their child's behavior using technology. https://t.co/HWXc4mWlOg
LOL😂...true except for the eating dirt part! I don't ever remember eating dirt! 😉
A2:With daily committments, teaching them breathing techniques & promoting a positive learning environment https://t.co/k9wqEeLMlR
Great point. And what works for one child won’t always work for another child.
A2- explaining emotions and how to control them. We use gonoodle flow- I don't use the words self regulation, but it's what we do
A3: We recommend "The Feeling Book" by Todd Parr and "The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain as great stories to help teach self-regulation
That is why selfreg is a process, never a program.
We love https://t.co/5sBJr6iMs5
A2- explaining emotions and how to control them. We use gonoodle flow- I don't use the words self regulation, but it's what we do
I teach HS but could you use stories to teach these skills? Maybe talk about character In book & how he handled circumstances?
Anyone use Superflex in ECE?
A3: I love using the cool down corner. Let's Ss know that when they know they're upset they can go to a quiet spot to calm down
You're right. But it's tricky. I'm thinking about myself& times when I understand I'm upset, but have to hold it together.
What about those S's who find yoga/breathing dysregulating?
A3: Modelling, discussions, and roleplay are fun and engaging ways to teach self-reg!
A3. I love providing my Ss with choice! Allow Ss to make the choice for how they will handful their behavior.
Making connections w fictional characters or individuals via biographies is a good way learn about oneself via text.
Anyone have pics of your cool down corner to share? https://t.co/JLl1ktDFmA
A3: I love using the cool down corner. Let's Ss know that when they know they're upset they can go to a quiet spot to calm down
A3. Maybe draw a consequence chart showing how each reaction can impact their day. Visuals are good. Pictures for the little ones?
Because they don't know how to do it? 🤔 https://t.co/HF6c27WrNM
What about those S's who find yoga/breathing dysregulating?
These are the skills that mean so much more than any test will show https://t.co/ssmSOYcNJZ
If we don't teach kids how to manage stress, we will have more and more future mental wellness issues. https://t.co/XHIiwqsLwi
A2: Selfreg is about how we handle stress. How we can get back to calm. What works for you likely won't work for them?
A2 We have a Z room where Ss can regulate - there are weights to lift, boxing bag, some comfy chairs
A3: Deep breaths, etc. & growth mindset. It's ok if something isn't perfect! Trying to avoid the neg. feelings in the first place!
Sometimes we just have to stop, breathe & refocus before continuing. Maybe rethink a situation together 1 on 1 or as a group
Natural moments to make dyadic connection to co-regulate. prosocial piece. Include all 5 domains. Be a stress detective.
Tibetan Singing bowls have come in handy too!!! YouTube it!
We talked to the student and explain the feeling. We dissengage strees, name the feeling and acknowledge . https://t.co/e9w0KYxA1w
Great advice for adults & Ss https://t.co/Vfe3OnRjsb
Sometimes we just have to stop, breathe & refocus before continuing. Maybe rethink a situation together 1 on 1 or as a group
A3: Modeling self-regulation. I talk about my feelings & experiences a lot & say that even as a grown-up I'm still working on it!
Late for the chat but happy to be able to join in Rizza from Philippines
Yes, these are the moments we want to share with S's about why we are upset. Model what you do to get back to calm.
I love when kids get to take ownership of a good decision. They did the right thing/calmed down on their own!
A3: Loving all the suggestions of the different ways to support the development of self-regulation!
Such a great idea! https://t.co/cS3Xn1UIIO
A2 We have a Z room where Ss can regulate - there are weights to lift, boxing bag, some comfy chairs
A3- I think being intentional in taking the time 2 focus on self reg as an on-going topic is as important as resources we select
No because they fund it stressful. I know it dysregulates me! Causes me stress not calm.
Do you all brainstorm ways to calm down and let students pick watch options they like?
A3 Starts with discussion about how we feel & brainstorming ways to deal with emotions-model & share https://t.co/CWQwLCbXwU
Q3 What strategies do you apply to support development of self-regulation in the classroom? https://t.co/XfkEosxJqc
At the beginning is difficult but eventually they get it. Plus, is not mandated. We model and they choose https://t.co/IMFBAjxOZs
No because they fund it stressful. I know it dysregulates me! Causes me stress not calm.
A3 we give Ss a pass to the Z room; they complete it when they feel they need to regulate before exploding
A4: I feel like it's that moment when a S is frustrated&on the verge of tears, but rights the ship without us needing to intervene.
A4: It looks like no 2 students doing the same thing. Differentiated, SELF-regulating, empathetic educators/co-learners.
A4: Ss can use language like "I feel" or "I need" to express themselves to others
If they choose, that's great! Forced is not.
Yes! And kids advocating for themselves when they feel their needs aren't being met :)
When Ss are able express needs with language this is huge-means they recognize own feelings https://t.co/Fqy6aBP9AI
A4: Ss can use language like "I feel" or "I need" to express themselves to others
If I was elementary I would have a music spot with ear phones, a journal spot for feelings, a stretch mat, lay under the stars nook
A4. Differentiated. Ss choice and voice in what works for them is critical.
A4: Students learning new vocab to help them identify their feelings; being comfortable sharing feelings with others.
My Art room, has assigned seating but Ss know they can move if there is conflict or they're just having a bad day.
A4. Self regulation looks like choice. Choice in reason, to include a safe quiet space, something to keep hands busy, etc.
I love the music/headphones idea! Awesome!
A4: The Safe Place which is a self regulation workstation! filled with tools for Ss to use! https://t.co/qA3iMWSOgd
A4: Ts can create calming corners in the classroom where Ss feel comfortable going to regain calm and focus
Amazing pic! Wonderful idea :)
A4 Go Noodle is a great resource to model and practice whole body regulation
Q5 How do you create a classroom environment and climate that supports the development of self-regulation? https://t.co/CWWCfIktUv
A4 calming coves is a strategy a Prek teacher used with my kids - it was just a fridge box 😂
Abandoning plans sometimes, telling the kids that THIS is what we need right now instead, based on what's happening.
It's a great resource for many but over stimulating/understimulating for some.
A5: Ensuring Ss understand that all feelings are ok & its good to share + learn from them
A5: Ensuring Ss understand that all feelings are ok & its good to share + learn from them
A5: classcraft, classdojo, runrics
A5: Helping Ss develop vocabulary to use to explain how they are feeling.
A4 SelfReg in looks & sounds like modeling & providing language support. Giving words/helping them name their needs.
A5: Teaching Ss a variety of calming techniques they can use to manage their feelings.
A5: Making sure there's time to teach self-regulation. Giving Ss a schedule is also helpful!
A5: Provide S's with opportunities to practice + express feelings. LIsten and observe S's + make their voices center.
Yes feelings both good & bad provide us with chance to learn about ourselves & others https://t.co/Wut5OO2in0
A5: Ensuring Ss understand that all feelings are ok & its good to share + learn from them
Time devoted to explicitly teaching social/emotional skills is so important!
A5. Start with the adults. Demonstrate and share your tools with each other so it becomes foundational to every classroom.
These should b part of life curriculum not just PreK-12 https://t.co/YC8KKvjQMM
A5: Teaching Ss a variety of calming techniques they can use to manage their feelings.
A5: We start with these basic elements: Committments, Safe Place, Wish Well, Treasure Box and Helpers https://t.co/q5GPP0WlL6
A5 emotions are abstract for Ss - we need to help Ss give names to emotions so they can identify them by name
Yes proud that staff are supporting all our Ss with these skills https://t.co/oq0P4R7wjw
Time devoted to explicitly teaching social/emotional skills is so important!
A5: I say to my Ss "I'm teaching right now, but I know you're upset. Can we sched. a time to chat later?"They almost always say yes!
It's about creating a community of caring, a selfreg haven if you will. Community joins together to understand what self-reg is.
A5. Model self regulation, encourage Ss to use the self regulation when you notice it is necessary.
Don't want to manage feelings. We want to understand why we feel like we do.
A6: First its important to help families understand the importance of self regulation for them to help at home 1/2
Sorry something came up, i'll catch up with the archive later
Daily I tell myself that my time there is for my Ss, not me. What I get from the day is just the cherry on top!
A6: Help build Ss confidence as self-regulators. Give them ownership over feelings, choices. Ask how they're feeling often.
A6 Ss are most comfortable to express inner most emotions at home - Ps need to allow Ss to express and talk Ss through it
A6: My daughter & I do "highs, lows, laughs" every night. Think just making time to talk is key.
A6: Families need to understand selfreg to model. The same as T's. Understand and manage stress. Why this kid, why now?
I like that! Not just asking kids how they feel, but what's the cause for the way they're feeling?
Encourage Ss to create art at home- it can be very relaxing! Ss are encouraged to share the idea of art making with their family
No worries. Have a great rest of your Wednesday.
yes! 👀kids in a whole new light!
A6: Train parents, model at school and students will have a consistent model on both places https://t.co/WaiGN4wj3j
A6: Model examples of self-reg at home such as turn taking and calming strategies!
Even just walking away from the thing/person that's causing you stress sometimes...
A6. Ps can work with Ts to build a relationship. We can use the same language at home & school. Train Ps so they can model with S.
A6 Talk about feelings, why we feel certain ways, & explain how to work with feelings in different settings.
Inappropriate reactions are stress reactions. Fight or flight or freeze! Be a stress detective!
Amen! https://t.co/sW7ULizFo4
Inappropriate reactions are stress reactions. Fight or flight or freeze! Be a stress detective!
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Learning/thinking so much tonight! Self-control & self-regulation are both important & are related, but are not synonymous!
Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat. Thanks again for joining You all made it terrific! https://t.co/ar9HjNEIdp
Agree. And be Ready to listen when kids are Ready to talk.
Always my favorite part of the week! Thanks !
What resources do you all give parents about how they can help at home?
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Love this conversation & topic thanks for ideas & inspirations
it was great to follow the conversation tonight and to learn from all of you!
Yes! What may be an appropriate reaction to stress when you're alone, might not be appropriate at school...
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