Hi all - Steph Dill elementary SPED T in Colorado. I have become very fond of La Croix - just about any flavor. At night I may or may not add a shot of vodka as well. #fearlessedchat
Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat (Thurs at 9pm ET) and Edusations (Youtube). Thrilled that #Fearlessedchat is back! I love a good sweet tea! #fearlessedchat
A1: I am a firm believer in time. I think time to cool off, reflect, answer, and then plan is necessary in conflict situations. I always have a cool-down spot in my room, hall, and school depending on the severity of the situation. We all need to chill sumtime #fearlessedchat
Hey #Fearlessedchat Caleb from Cincinnati. 6-8 social studies/language arts teacher. Next year Iāll be dean of Instruction (instructional coach) for my school
A1: In my case it's usually the staff members and not the kids, but I find that if you listen to what they want to learn/achieve, than you can usually find a way to accomplish both initiatives. #fearlessedchat
A1. It depends on the kid. Some need space, some need encouragement. Itās easy to have problems escalade quickly. Sometimes, I pull them to the side and talk with them or I leave them a word of encouragement on a sticky. Sometimes I just let them breathe. #fearlessedchat
A1: Was struck by a thought at #ISTE18. Are we "overstimulating" kids with our classroom environments? Maybe allowing them space to dial down and breathe would be a great manner to diffuse tensions. #fearlessedchat
A1: diffuse a situation depending on the level but I like to start to joke w/ my littles, lighten the mood. We take deep breaths, move off to the side - come back when ready - talk when ready...it really just depends. #fearlessedchat
A1: In my case it's usually the staff members and not the kids, but I find that if you listen to what they want to learn/achieve, than you can usually find a way to accomplish both initiatives. #fearlessedchat
A1: Was struck by a thought at #ISTE18. Are we "overstimulating" kids with our classroom environments? Maybe allowing them space to dial down and breathe would be a great manner to diffuse tensions. #fearlessedchat
A1: Take a moment to be present, ask questions, listen and try to determine what is truly going on. It's important to make sure that you are at base line and not going to add fuel to the fire and make the situation worse than it already is.
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A2: I try to count to 5 before I respond to anything. Or I take a deep breath. I also have a fidget that I can hold if I need to keep myself distracted or grounded during a convo. #fearlessedchat
A2: I keep some lotion on my desk. Whenever I feel worked up, I go and get some of it. It helps me to remember that somethings arenāt a big deal and it reignites my happy vibes :) #fearlessedchat
A2: I try to find some solo time to help diffuse. Sometimes I'll talk to my buddy @ToddRisser. Sometimes it's a quick prayer asking to get through the day. Other times it is sitting down and watching some netflix! #fearlessedchat
All of this, YES! A little bit of listening goes a long way. Always remember, we might be the only ones who are giving our students the time of day. Take time for kids. #fearlessedchat
A1: Take a moment to be present, ask questions, listen and try to determine what is truly going on. It's important to make sure that you are at base line and not going to add fuel to the fire and make the situation worse than it already is.
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A2: I used to play a transition song (usually theme music) between subjects in the classroom. It help Ss settle down and move from one to the other. Much like listening to the radio on the way in and out of school now as an admin. #fearlessedchat
I also think itās important to remember that we donāt know everything that has happened to this kiddo/adult today. Everyone has off days and we need to realize that. #fearlessedchat
A1. We need to hear from the voices of the Ss. Sometimes they may need a breather to gather their thoughts, but they will speak and talk about behavior. #fearlessedchat
I walk into some Ts classrooms and I am overwhelmed by what is in the room and the level of activity going on. It is a wonder that our littles can maintain as well as they do. #fearlessedchat
A2: Having a buddy nearby to help me walk things back is key. @megan_hacholski was always a great sounding board for me. When I was stressed, she calmed me down. When I was wrong, she let me know. Going to miss having her around to babysit me. #fearlessedchat
A2: definitely try to take it all in before responding. I want to model the appropriate way to respond to difficult situations so that my students will follow suit. #fearlessedchat
A2: Sometimes, I have to take advantage of the flexible seating in my classroom during my plan or even during class. Itās a way of letting the kids see that I have to decompress sometimes too! #fearlessedchat
A2: Take a deep breath, remember that I am in control of my reaction to any situation. Keep in mind that I am a professional and will act accordingly, do NOT allow someone else's response to cause me to say or do something that I'll regret. If needed, walk away #fearlessedchat
A2: sometimes i just take a deep breath. Other times I talk it over with @swkreed@karsha282828 or @AntSiripattara to get a different perspective. Also listening to some good country music. #fearlessedchat
A3: My number one pet-peeve is disrespect. Intentionally. Sometimes kids just don't know, and that is teachable., but when they do it maliciously - it takes a lot for me to keep my cool #fearlessedchat
Itās also important for others to ask ācan I help you?ā before stepping in to āhelp.ā Even when the intention was good, it can cause more chaos than intended. #fearlessedchat
A2: I will take a moment, even with them there in group. I let them know that I need to breathe & get a hold of my emotions. Btw groups I will take a lap in the halls. Go into another room to change my perspective. I need to work on handling teacher situations. #fearlessedchat
3: An unwillingness to learn is my biggest pet peeve. I see this with Ts & Ss at times. I get it that it is new, or hard, but a complete lack of effort or defiance is unacceptable in my book. #fearlessedchat
I do love our Lab, but sometimes I wonder, "Are we overloading them with stimuli?" Kids are begging to go to the bathroom or get water. Makes me sad. #fearlessedchat
A2. I take a deep breathe and count to ten. In difficult situations, we must Listen and not overreact! I try and use kindness towards the Ss. #fearlessedchat
Having a buddy you can count on is life changing! I don't know what I would do without having @khoggardGRT by my side-she is the yin to my yang! #fearlessedchat
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@_on11, @megan_hacholski, @khoggardGRT
A3: Talking while I'm talking. I listen to them, and I ask that they do the same for me. Also using my room as a pitstop (going to the bathroom all the time), if you gotta go you gotta go, but don't take advantage of me! #fearlessedchat
I like to take the learning outside at times just to let Ts or Ss relax and reflect in a calming atmosphere. Of course, I suppose that depends on where your school is located too LOL. #fearlessedchat
A3: Being on time. I tell kids, "Tardiness is a mark of disrespect towards your teacher." They are on-time and ready for you, the least you can do is be on-time for them. #fearlessedchat
A4: It is always good to put yourself in their shoes, or play the "it could be worse" game lol
Honestly - taking time to decompress and realign myself always helps to bounce back quickly #fearlessedchat
A3: I would have to say dishonesty. I can work with anything else but if you are dishonest about something, it's hard for me to trust you. I make it very clear from the beginning that honesty is the best policy. Making mistakes is ok but being dishonest is not.
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A4: So difficult once you have been respected but the best thing to spin your mood around is to remember that you still have a whole classroom full of students who need you. Donāt get blindsided because someone else is having a bad day. #fearlessedchat
A3: table surfers are my biggest pet-peeve. Now I have taken the legs off the table and kids sit on the floor so there is more table surffing happening. #fearlessedchat
A4: I remind my Sās what the class norms are and give them the chance to correct their mistake ( apologize) for their behavior. We talk if they donāt get what we did wrong. #fearlessedchat
A4: I will tell my students that I am feeling frustrated. Sometimes I sit at my desk and wait for them to stop talking. Doesn't take too long before a lot of my students notice and get the others to zip the lips! #fearlessedchat
A4: If you have taken the time at the beginning of the year to build a strong community with your classroom, than a mistake can always be used as a teachable moment. #fearlessedchat
A4: It's all about providing second chances & reflecting on what happened, why it happened, and what to do to avoid it from happening again. I start off each day with a clean slate and show others that we can put it in the past & move forward. Forgiveness is key. #fearlessedchat
A4: You just gotta be realistic and not take it to heart. Have a conversation with the student, privately, and find out the cause of the behavior. Sharing my feelings and "being real" is helpful in fixing problems. Use "I" statements, frequently. #fearlessedchat
A4. Give multiple chances for a Ss, and you speak with them about the unacceptable behavior. Everyone starts a new day with a clean slate! Talking with Ss about bullying, empathy, and use of words once they are released how they can hurt others. #fearlessedchat
Thanks @rlmiller137! Great stuff as always! I'll be in NYC next week with @RupBoysDad for the Google Top Contributor's conference. We may catch you from a local pub that evening.#fearlessedchat
Sorry I got hijacked from my toddler dictator, but I love sharing this video with students before the start of a new concept or with staff before PD... itās called: Here Goes Something! https://t.co/V4sttbv8SB#FEARLESSEDCHAT
For self-reflection & goal@setting, I call this the gummy bear mixer. I say color the bear that relates to you now & then color he bear where you hope to be in 6 months. Itās silly & real at the same time! #FEARLESSEDCHAT
