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k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #K12ArtChat tonight our host is @timneedles & he is talking abt the importance of Well Being in the clsrm.

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timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Welcome to #k12artchat! tonight we are discussing Social Emotional Learning & promoting well-being in schools! Here's tonight's questions

k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

We will be using the Q1/A1 format. Be sure to put #K12ArtChat at the end of your response

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Welcome to #K12ArtChat please introduce yourself and add a gif of how your feeling tonight!

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1 What has your experience been with Social Emotional Learning personally/professionally? #K12artchat

TashaNewtonFC Nov 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Tasha here k-5 art teacher from Wisconsin just home from our annual "Giving Bowls" event #K12ArtChat

kjohnson2009 Nov 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#k12artchat Karen, prek teacher and mom

MissAclay Nov 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Heather 9-12 central Florida #K12ArtChat

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Arlene checking in from Texas! It's been along week... #k12ArtChat

TashaNewtonFC Nov 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: going to be honest I feel I have not tapped into this since college. #K12ArtChat

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Kris from Texas Happy to be here! #K12ArtChat

kjohnson2009 Nov 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1-teaching littles means I have daily "opportunities" for social emotional learning...planned or not! #k12artchat

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Michelle, Instructional Coach, Oregon Heading to rainy coast for weekend. Giddy! #k12artchat

tkais26 Nov 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I teach fifth grade but am working closely w/ art T. We are using @PosProject in art and in class to address SEL. #K12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 I've been part of a great school-wide social emotional learning program run by @proj_presence & taught in a SEL summer camp #K12ArtChat

ArtySpangles Nov 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Are we still on. Was in a #TAEA17 class. #k12artchat

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A 1 Grad school classes made me realize I'd not researched as much as I should! #K12ArtChat

k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Like what others are saying? Follow them & help grow your PLN! #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Great to hear you learned about it in college though, that's encouraging! #K12ArtChat

In reply to @TashaNewtonFC

epesART Nov 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Hi. Jason from Columbus Ohio. #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q2 What are your experiences with students reacting to personal & global turbulence? #K12artchat

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1:we have wellness rooms! Trauma-Informed Care Pilot Program at Hillsboro School District https://t.co/xPTMbYzT54 via @YouTube #K12ArtChat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Andrea from Minnesota. #k12ArtChat

MissAclay Nov 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 none really, didn’t realize until not long ago how growing up in a strict household has shaped me. Hurry, be quiet. #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Booked my hotel for Seattle today, looking forward to my first visit to the Northwest US for @NAEA! #K12ArtChat

In reply to @mdeHSD, @NAEA

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: My campus sends all teachers a weekend of training in "Capturing Kids Hearts" #k12ArtChat

iconohash Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Your daily conversation report is ready for #K12ArtChat for Nov 1st https://t.co/JWfvmbavtX

jamie_wardley Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#k12ArtChat Jamie from FL ! Happy #eldiadelosmuertos

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

When are you in PNW?! #k12artchat

In reply to @timneedles, @NAEA

GrundlerArt - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Laura here live from #taea17 #k12artchat @Artguy76 is still on the road! Big thanks to @timneedles for leading tonight

epesART Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1 soc/emo learning has become the most ignored predictor of life and academic success in schools. #weneedtodobetter #K12ArtChat

kjohnson2009 Nov 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2-I have to be the "calm" for my kids. 4 yr olds go through lots of big feelings so I provide routine and respect for that. #k12artchat

GrundlerArt - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

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timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q2 What are your experiences with students reacting to personal & global turbulence? #K12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Very cool program Michelle! https://t.co/tgyGyj1Fv4 #K12ArtChat

In reply to @mdeHSD, @YouTube

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1:we have wellness rooms! Trauma-Informed Care Pilot Program at Hillsboro School District https://t.co/xPTMbYzT54 via @YouTube #K12ArtChat

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: When students feel discouraged they tend to act out. #k12ArtChat

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: I met with 5th grader recently who was completely distraught over US & N Korea news. Too much YouTube but also very real. #k12artchat

MissAclay Nov 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2 Ss in personal turbulence can be angry and defiant, or just shut down. #K12ArtChat

epesART Nov 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 confusion. The stress ss deal w/is huge. On so many fronts/levels. So many ss with cases that have “never been seen before” #K12ArtChat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 I see some interesting things come out in their art. Some of it is very personal and more deep than expected. #k12artchat

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 Modeling behavior- Ss find unexplored ways to express the range of responses- be it reaction, art, or writing, conversation #K12ArtChat

TeryArtTeacher Nov 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Hi all! Following along sleepily from NJ 😴 #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q3 What are some helpful coping methods that you use or teach? #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 We are still reacting to the terrorist attack this week in New York City, it always seems to stir up fear, anger & confusion! #K12ArtChat

joycschultz Nov 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Checking in and reading along. #K12ArtChat

GrundlerArt - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#k12artchat spending time with our #pisdcreatesart team @EvansArtHouse #taea17

EvansArtHouse Nov 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Tracy checking in from TAEA! Sitting next to the fab Laura Grundler! #k12artchat

epesART Nov 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A3 mindfulness exercises. A lot of deep breathing:) w/ss and myself. Home and school. #K12ArtChat

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Hello #k12artchat Barbara, elementary art from RI checking in 🙂

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3 I love giving opportunities for story in artwork. Keeping things open, sometimes daunting, sometimes needed. #k12artchat

joycschultz Nov 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#K12ArtChat. I try to be observant of my Ss mood & support positive movement through it.

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: Daily class or student check ins as needed. Morning meetings @responsiveclass #k12artchat

jayneesweet Nov 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#K12artchat A2 I have lots of emotional needs in my classroom, we have special counselors who come to school.

EvansArtHouse Nov 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: I teach a lot of identity lessons with 3-5, and storytelling in art k-2. You can learn so much by sharing with others #k12artchat

MissAclay Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3 Stress eat potato chips? Wish I was kidding. #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Some helpful context from fellow Long Islander @billyjoel #K12ArtChat

TashaNewtonFC Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Agree always trying to know more. Does@anyone have any good books on mindfulness? #k12artchat

In reply to @epesART

kjohnson2009 Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

We use @ConsciousD that uses uniting,connecting, and breathing to help us do our best...or recover from not so great moments #k12artchat

jamie_wardley Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#k12artchat #a1 I try to get my #Ss to use their #emotions to help them #communicate needs through their #art #masks

GrundlerArt - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

RT- Q3 - #K12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q3 What are some helpful coping methods that you use or teach? #K12ArtChat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Story is rich and builds community. #k12artchat

In reply to @EvansArtHouse

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 focus on positivity, gratitude, & hope through journals, circle time (even in secondary) & art #K12ArtChat

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A1 We had some PD in SEL last year, we have a Therapeutic unit at one of my schools #k12artchat

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: Mindless exploration helps. Just letting students get lost in the media is great meditation! #k12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q4 Gratitude and empathy are keystones of social emotional learning, how do you express them to students? #k12artchat

EvansArtHouse Nov 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

For instance here’s a great first gr story inspired by Miro!#k12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3 I use art therapy techniques like doodling & drawing out feelings with meditation, check-ins, & open discussions in class #K12ArtChat

jamie_wardley Nov 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#K12ArtChat our current project #maskmaking- has helped Ss identify problems/ needs/ emotions that are sometimes hard to express in words

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Hi Tery! Send me your most recent floral watercolor piece of loveliness! #K12artchat

In reply to @TeryArtTeacher

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Good call Kris, you could never underestimate the value of positivity and gratitude! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @kris_lilley

joycschultz Nov 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#k12artchat promote mindfulness and growth mindset.

MissAclay Nov 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A4 I’m trying to be a better listener, one thing at a time, and be present for students’ ?s. #K12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Love it Tracy, that's great! #k12artchat

In reply to @EvansArtHouse

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

My dream retirement job-art therapy! I already have teachers signed up. Ha! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @timneedles

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Great idea Jamie, really curious to see how they turn out! #k12artchat

In reply to @jamie_wardley

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3 We’ve had outside agencies come in and teach mindfulness/yoga techniques #k12artchat

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A4 connecting daily w/ greeting, open dialogue, special seating for needing a break, bubble wrap 4 popping, space & time 2 be #K12ArtChat

joycschultz Nov 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#k12artchat A3 #choiceart allows Ss to express their ideas/feelings

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

That's great, never under value the power of being present and listening to students! #k12artchat

In reply to @MissAclay

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A4 Gratitude. Always needing to work on that. Sharing, listening, being together with many different ideas... #k12artchat

kjohnson2009 Nov 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A4- Wish Well routine for absent students, lots of modeling, and some more modeling... #k12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Totally agree Joy, choice allows students to express themselves & take ownership of it! #k12artchat

In reply to @joycschultz

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Choice is a big one. For all of us. #k12artchat

In reply to @joycschultz

TashaNewtonFC Nov 2 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A4 reminding myself to stay in the moment #k12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Q5 Stress and anxiety can take a toll on educators as well as students, what are your favorite coping techniques? #K12ArtChat

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A4: Stopping everything to listen to student needs! #k12ArtChat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:03 PM EDT

The step back, big breath, actually looks pretty good move. #k12artchat

In reply to @TashaNewtonFC

jayneesweet Nov 2 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3 had an incident in our school, everyone's on edge, police presence- try to be a safe place in artroom. #k12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A4 I share my gratitude with the students, it helps both of us-I also feel like that kind of honesty goes a long way! #K12ArtChat

TashaNewtonFC Nov 2 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A5 reiki and running!! #k12ArtChat

k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Like what others are saying? Follow them & help grow your PLN! #K12ArtChat

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A5: Oil painting! It's such a cathartic experience for me! #k12ArtChat

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Off topic, going on field trip to RISD Museum next week! 😃 #k12artchat

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A5 meditation, travel, family, pets, art, outside - these keep me going! #K12ArtChat

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A5: If I can’t get away from stress around me or self-imposed then sometimes a half or full day off to regroup helps. #k12artchat

joycschultz Nov 2 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#k12artchat A5 I get outside & make art with my Ss. Go on a field trip!

MissAclay Nov 2 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A5 being outdoors and inventorying everything I hear, kayaking #k12artchat

jamie_wardley Nov 2 @ 10:06 PM EDT

#k12ArtChat a5 I like listening to #positiveaffirmations #running in the morning before school and meditating

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A5 Gotta have each other’s back. Good and bad. Helping each other along. It’s a pretty good deal. #k12artchat

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A5 Riding my bike always helps 🚴🏼‍♀️ #k12artchat

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A5: The last time I felt beaten down I told myself to hang out with passionate people. Worked wonders! #k12artchat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Yes indeed. #k12artchat

In reply to @mdeHSD

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Q6 Have you tried art or music therapy techniques in class, what was your experience? #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A5 I draw & paint in my sketchbook every day, work on breathing meditation when I feel stressed, & have fun often to de-stress! #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Really exciting project! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @jamie_wardley

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

That’s great advice! Surround yourself with positive 🌞 #k12artchat

In reply to @mdeHSD

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 10:09 PM EDT

And helps you find renewed inspiration! #K12ArtChat

In reply to @kris_lilley

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Being around the right people is always the right place to be! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @mdeHSD

jayneesweet Nov 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

We had an entire discussion in ceramics today on being thankful. #K12artchat

In reply to @wavesandrocks

joycschultz Nov 2 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#k12artchat A6 we sing together! Latest is Cheetah Girls throwback songs. We also listened to Harry Potter soundtrack.

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Great point Andrea, support goes along way & can make all the difference! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @wavesandrocks

TashaNewtonFC Nov 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Phone about to die. Glad I got to chat. #k12artchat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Just got a new fat bike! And the snow is here. #k12artchat

In reply to @art_inklings

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

That's awesome, it's those kind of conversations about gratitude that students end up remembering years later! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @jayneesweet, @wavesandrocks

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Nice to pause. More often... #k12artchat

In reply to @jayneesweet

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A6: I play music upon school arrival. It is as much for me as it is for kids. Gym arrival duty is one of my fav parts of day! #k12artchat

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Ugh! I know, it's tough to ride in the cold weather #k12artchat

In reply to @wavesandrocks

k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Huge thanks to host @timneedles & you all for making #K12ArtChat always so impactful! #YouRock

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Do you have any great Social Emotional Learning resources or quotes to share? #k12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A6 We know art & music pair really well, I always love to have students play & draw different kinds of music & emotions in class #k12artchat

wavesandrocks Nov 2 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Music is definitely good, too. #k12artchat #transformative

In reply to @mdeHSD

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Thanks for a great conversation tonight #k12artchat!

smARTisteacher Nov 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@joycschultz We are soul sisters! #k12ArtChat

kris_lilley Nov 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A6 music, play, and drama can bring a different heartbeat to the classroom & reset or change a mood or attitude #k12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:15 PM EDT

I bought tickets to see him this week @k12artchat, show number 49 at MSG! Can't wait! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @k12artchat, @billyjoel, @k12artchat

k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Join #K12ArtChat next wk, as the Duo @kimpaser & @RoweInArt talk abt Exploring Digital Media w/ Ss.

art_inklings Nov 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Gotta go, it’s late here. Thanks #k12artchat & @timneedles for the chat. Great topic!

epesART Nov 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Thanks @timneedles for the chat:) #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Thanks Arlene, always great to see what you're up to you! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @smARTisteacher

k12artchat - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Don’t forget to make Friday Fabulous! Share Ss artwork using #FabArtsFri #K12ArtChat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:17 PM EDT

I love it! #k12ArtChat

In reply to @smARTisteacher, @joycschultz

jayneesweet Nov 2 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A6 As a Christian I pray, meditate and praise . "In everything give thanks.." I try and give thanks always. #K12artchat

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 10:19 PM EDT

SEL quote #k12artchat

NaziaSikander Nov 2 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A6-i provided art to a S with ADHD to help calm him. He was so grateful for that outlet, he drew me a beautiful thank you pic #K12artchat

timneedles - Moderator Nov 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

More great advice this time from @johnlegend on the power of teaching positivity! #K12ArtChat

epesART Nov 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Excited 2 keynote @OhioArtEd conference Sat. #oaea2017conference #k12ArtChat #dtk12chat channeling @BreneBrown focusing on those in arena

epesART Oct 13 @ 6:40 AM EDT

Looking forward to keynoting @OhioArtEd conference Nov. 4th. Empowering Creative Minds! Hope to see you there.

mdeHSD Nov 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Thanks @timneedles ! If you have time to connect in March let me know. Might coincide with Spring Break. #k12artchat

kjohnson2009 Nov 2 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A6-no but I'm interested in how art/music therapy could benefit all my littles #k12artchat

jayneesweet Nov 2 @ 10:24 PM EDT

#K12artchat it's late here, so I'm checking out for tonight. Great thoughts- thanks peeps!!