A1 The little things. Today, I was collaborating w/ a Sci T. He is overwhelmed creating a new course. I'm not a Scientist, but I can help in different ways. I'll be making copies for him next week & helping Ss proofread their Sci labs. He's grateful & I feel helpful #engagechat
A1: Kindness in schools looks like other respecting one another, and taking time to build relationships and being genuine with those around you. Treating others like you want to be treated. #engagechat
A1: I can see kindness in the front office of a school. Guests are greeted with Chick-Fil-A-like customer service. Staff is professional and attentive to the needs of guests. #EngageChat
A1 Kindnesss is sharing positive comments about a dear friend who is moving schools. Kindness is caring about each other like family. Kindness is taking care of all of our kids not just your class. #engagechat
A1 Kindness in schools takes many forms. One example looks like our students helping, encouraging, and leading their peers to display positive, respectful interactions with others. #engagechat
A1- It's the smile on your face when you greet your students/colleagues and the genuine caring in your voice when you ask how they're doing. It's the small, day-to-day interactions that add up to a culture of kindness. #engagechat
Kindness is smiles, positive feedback, community and an energy that compels each individual to pause, listen and be generous with their time and encouragement. Mindfulness that bounces off every surface which unites and inspires #engagechat you feel it and know it by sight.
A1: Kindness in schools looks like other respecting one another, and taking time to build relationships and being genuine with those around you. Treating others like you want to be treated. #engagechat
A1:
In a school, kindness in action looks like...
Mutual respect
Genuine Dialogue
Active Listening
Compassion
Service
Agency
Trust
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A1 Kindness in schools takes many forms. One example looks like our students helping, encouraging, and leading their peers to display positive, respectful interactions with others. #engagechat
A1:
In a school, kindness in action looks like...
Mutual respect
Genuine Dialogue
Active Listening
Compassion
Service
Agency
Trust
#engagechathttps://t.co/7Bv59Wtn8z
A1. Kindness is welcoming every Ss and P into the school. Giving hugs to Ss. Listening to stories our Ss have to share, asking questions, letting them know we care. Thanking them for coming, wavung in hallways. #engagechat
A1 If you want to see your test scores go up, start by building relationships.
When you build trust in your school and show others kindness, you will get better results! #engagechat
Kindness is smiles, positive feedback, community and an energy that compels each individual to pause, listen and be generous with their time and encouragement. Mindfulness that bounces off every surface which unites and inspires #engagechat you feel it and know it by sight.
Kindness is smiles, positive feedback, community and an energy that compels each individual to pause, listen and be generous with their time and encouragement. Mindfulness that bounces off every surface which unites and inspires #engagechat you feel it and know it by sight.
A1: Although I often “see” kindness mainly through genuine eye contact, I believe you “feel” kindness in a school permeating through the culture. #engagechat
Kindness starts the moment someone walks in whether it’s in front office, teacher, admin, or students. It trickles down from the leadership to the students treating each other respectfully. Greet those families and students as yours #engagechat
A1) Kindness is sharing the expectations with the members of our school community, and then having empathy as we travel on a journey to achieve success. #EngageChat
A1: it's people looking out for each other without expecting something in return.
Yesterday my guy pops into my office & sees me w/a person he doesn't know. He walks up and says it the best Dr. A. He thought I was being evaluated. He just wanted to look out for me.
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Kindness is taking the bland and adding color #engagechat it sparkles and shimmers. Faces illuminate in its presence not just because of the joy and happiness but because of the deep seeded notion that they are apart of a community and that they belong
A1: Although I often “see” kindness mainly through genuine eye contact, I believe you “feel” kindness in a school permeating through the culture. #engagechat
A1: As a T, it's recongizing that I have a lot of power over Ss and that my words and actions really matter. It means even when I'm frustrated, to treat others with as much respect as I would like to be treated with. #engagechat
Kindness starts the moment someone walks in whether it’s in front office, teacher, admin, or students. It trickles down from the leadership to the students treating each other respectfully. Greet those families and students as yours #engagechat
A1: Kindess is also most apparent when something goes wrong. Do you use it as a "gotcha" moment, or do you empower that person to do better next time? #engagechat
A1 Kindness in a school looks like people working with respect for others, thinking of and having empathy for the wellbeing of those around them. #engagechat
A1: Kindness is seen in the hallways with greetings and smiles. It is seen in the classrooms with students and teachers supporting and encouraging each other. It is seen in the moments when we listen to each other and provide hugs if needed. #engagechat
A1: Kindness in school is students, teachers, & administrators treating each other with compassion, empathy, & respect. It's standing up against negativity & bullying. It's helping each other, encouraging each other, & supporting each other. It's working together. #engagechat
A2: Nothing is perfect, there will always be struggle. In those powerful moments there is opportunity to display kindness. Do we rub it in, say "gotcha" and make the other person feel bad about it? Or do we let it go, let the folks save face, and show kindess? #EngageChat
A2- Get out in the morning and greet Ss Ts and Ps, do the same in the afternoon and get out in hallways and classrooms and speak with kids #engagechat#iscbrazil#relationships
A2: Kindness is one of those things that can be overt and public: but I think the grandest forms of kindness are done when no one else is watching. Those seem to be the most warm, genuine and powerful to me. #engagechat
A2 Kindness is what kindness does. Leaders understand that lip service kindness is not enough. Ts, Ss, and Ps desire to actually see the support that aligns with the verbalized kindness. Teams value action. #engagechat
A2:How to display kindness: Honor the absent. Greet others with genuine interest. Keep people's secrets. Build trust by being consistent. Err toward the positive. #EngageChat
Looking beyond data and numbers and focusing on individual strengths, creativity and innovation. Letting others shine by illuminating the amazing skills and talents of educators and students. #EngageChat kindness is often silence and elevating those around you in the shadows
Smile!! And It is a must you listen with an open mind to everything no matter how little or big! Follow the golden rule as you are the leader that people are watching! #engagechat
A1 My students show kindness to others by letting them know they matter!! These 4th graders used #geniushour to create a place to give acknowledge each other in class!! #engagechat At Friday circle they read the shout outs put in during the week!! @PosProject
A2: Look up from your phone and see as many people as possible. Take the long way back to the office and ask open-ended questions of different kids, teachers and parents #engagechat
Looking beyond data and numbers and focusing on individual strengths, creativity and innovation. Letting others shine by illuminating the amazing skills and talents of educators and students. #EngageChat kindness is often silence and elevating those around you in the shadows
A2:
Leaders can model kindness to staff, students, and parents through...
Mutual respect
Genuine Dialogue
Active Listening
Compassion
Service
Trust
Building relationships
Honoring agency
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A2 High 🖐s, handshakes, pictures of Ss all over the school, positive interactions, family oriented, know your Ss (Cultural Responsiveness and relationships). #engagechat
Smile!! And It is a must you listen with an open mind to everything no matter how little or big! Follow the golden rule as you are the leader that people are watching! #engagechat
A2: Leaders can model kindness by being kind - and not choosing sides or favorites, and not making decisions for political reasons but, rather, simply doing what's right because it is the right thing to do. #engagechat
A2: Leaders can model kindness through positive, genuine, and "in the moment" interactions with everyone from other leaders to the school janitor. #engagechat
A2. Our school system uses the story of The Orange Frog. Modelling positivity and kindness, and gratitudes. Some of the schools have Ss share their gratitudes each day. Sharing kindness and positivity on boards as good news. #engagechat
A2: Leaders can model kindness by sending a hand written note. 📝 It can be as simple as just writing Thank you, but has to be hand written. Taking the time to write a note has so much power and deep meaning. #engagechat
A2: Leaders must see kindness as a necessary attribute before they can role model to others. Others see, feel, hear of your kindness through your smile and actions, your sensitivity to them and your words of encouragement and empathy. Your kindness shines through you. #engagechat
A2: Look up from your phone and see as many people as possible. Take the long way back to the office and ask open-ended questions of different kids, teachers and parents #engagechat
A2: Jumping in so very late.. Communicate well and often; Recognize the awesomeness of staff; Bounce FORWARD-- model how to react and cope w/stress, setbacks, and disputes. #engagechat
A2: Kindness is one of those things that can be overt and public: but I think the grandest forms of kindness are done when no one else is watching. Those seem to be the most warm, genuine and powerful to me. #engagechat
A2: Leaders can model kindness by sending a hand written note. 📝 It can be as simple as just writing Thank you, but has to be hand written. Taking the time to write a note has so much power and deep meaning. #engagechat
A2 Leaders need to model what they want to see in return. Respectful communication, Thankful attitude, helping hands, openness to sharing ideas #engagechat
By listening, genuinely listening... and following through with thoughtful, caring and intentional actions to let them know you care, you are there for them and that they matter and so do their families #engagechat#relationships
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A2: Leaders need to stay somewhat connected with students and teachers on the ground. Co-teach a class, be a part of the mentoring program, facilitate a service learning club or project. Have to be in the weeds together. Be there.
A2) I had a few conversations with teachers this week and told them, I am not here to say I CAUGHT YOU. I am here to GROW with YOU!!! Let’s learn together. We must show kindness when mistakes happen. #EngageChat
Kindness is displayed in verbal and non-verbal forms. It is evident through words, smiles, body language, acts, etc. Depending on your level... I feel it has to be explicitly taught to younger scholars. However, the best models of kindness is how adults interact with one another.
A1 As an Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist, my job is to take the "one more thing" off of teachers'. What can I do to help you shine? Kindness? Maybe. But, I look at it as my job...and I love it! #engagechat
A2- I think leaders can best model kindness when they are in a healthy state themselves. It is easier to be compassionate and empathetic when our own needs are taken care of and stress loads are manageable. #engagechat
A1. If we model for our Ss simple acts of kindness, just think how the next generation can fill our lives, our schools, our work places — our world with more of what is truly lacking and sorely needed. #engagechat
I appreciate this image and message. When we are clear everyone can move in the same direction and not waste time and energy. Valuing one's time and efforts is indeed, a very high degree of kindness. #EngageChat
A1. If we model for our Ss simple acts of kindness, just think how the next generation can fill our lives, our schools, our work places — our world with more of what is truly lacking and sorely needed. #engagechat
A3 Put a positive spin on the negativity; "I hear & respect what you are saying _____" When we deflect the negative & react with a positive the negative can be deflated #engagechat
A3: Be honest with people! Be willing to peel back the layers, through conversation, to find the root of the negativity. Then model the kindness you value. #engagechat
A3: Focus on yourself. You can not change other people. You CAN NOT change other people. Trying to do so will only make you feel bad. We can influence others by being our best selves each and every day, and showing other folks the way. Make your own bed first. #engagechat
A1. Kindness has many benefits including increased happiness and a healthy heart. It slows down the aging process and improves relationships and connections, which indirectly boosts your health. #engagechat
A3: There's the old adage "kill them with kindness." Well, I believe in killing (rather than redirecting) negativity with kindness. People are much less negative when you can find a way to make them smile. #engagechat
As leaders we set the standard for kindness. It is imperative that we demonstrate kindness in all of our interactions with all stakeholders. Even in difficult situations, the way we respond should always be the way we want someone to respond to us. #engagechat@daviswelcome
A3: Be honest with people! Be willing to peel back the layers, through conversation, to find the root of the negativity. Then model the kindness you value. #engagechat
A3: @BreneBrown says that instead of trying to earn gold stars, we should give them away. Develop a culture of empathy. Serving others is often the antidote to negativity. Listening, acknowledging how a person feels is a great way to practice empathy. #engagechat
A3: I often respond by saying, "Interesting. My experience has been different." I then proceed to give another perspective on a person or a topic. #engagechat
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Let's think about why students, educators, even admin often get negative. Go back to design principles of effective (professional) learning.
Are we feeling like learning is:
Collaborative & Reflective
Personalized & Relevant
Ongoing & Supportive
Building capacity?
A3 I believe in the power of complaining. Complain, then brainstorm, then act. But know that change starts with dissatisfaction. Ask students what they wish school would be and listen to their wishes and their complaints (they’re the same). #engagechat#UnlimitedTeacher
A3 If you want to get rid of negativity...find the positives in every situation!
Being positive doesn’t guarantee success; however, being negative guarantees you won’t! #engagechat
As leaders we set the standard for kindness. It is imperative that we demonstrate kindness in all of our interactions with all stakeholders. Even in difficult situations, the way we respond should always be the way we want someone to respond to us. #engagechat@daviswelcome
A3: Kill them with kindness! But honestly, have faith with what you are doing and invest in teacher leaders that will outweigh negativity. Don’t talk the talk but walk the walk with community to get positivity as well. #EngageChat
A3 - Listen without judgement, and try to understand where they are coming from. If they are open to it, work with them to find solutions. Empathy and understanding go a long way #engagechat
A3: Don't be a part of it ourselves. It's not easy, but if we want to redirect negativity and create a kinder culture, we must consciously try to reframe situations and see them from another perspective without all the blaming and fault finding. #engagechat
A3: To borrow a phrase: when people go low, I go high. I skip the bellyaching and look for ways to improve or bring positive action to a tough situation. #engagechat
A3 A key approach is to frame it is an opportunity to get better. Misunderstanding is often the root of negativity. Open, honest, and direct conversations often allow us to address the root of the negativity, develop a plan, and begin to make progress #engagechat
Don’t participate in it. Talk to people face to face rather than talking about them. Look at situations from different perspectives & trying to let any judgements go. When we pause & really listen, really pay attention we keep an open mind #EngageChat this helps with positivity
A3: Being honest about negativity is important. Learning two to communicate in productive ways with the full staff should be part of meetings and PD. Negativity doesn't have to have negative consequences. #EngageChat
A3: Kill them with kindness! But honestly, have faith with what you are doing and invest in teacher leaders that will outweigh negativity. Don’t talk the talk but walk the walk with community to get positivity as well. #EngageChat
A3: In terms of negative teachers, always frame the conversation in terms of what’s best for students. Redirect the focus where it should be. #engagechat
The less accepting of negativity we can be of negativity, the less accepted it can be. It all starts with how we address the initial reaction #engagechat
A2. They care to discover the opinions of people who may not know anything about their current project, & appreciate the opinions of people who may disagree/dislike their ideas. That's kindness; gaining the perception of others, whether they agree with you or not. #engagechat
A2. We live in a world with a lot of disagreement. We all have our opinions. But, the moment we forget that our first responsibility as a leader is to actually care about the success of others, is the moment we fail. This starts with simple kindness in life & at work. #engagechat
A3: In terms of negative teachers, always frame the conversation in terms of what’s best for students. Redirect the focus where it should be. #engagechat
For leaders that think otherwise, they watch and judge from far. That stops people from taking risk to do things better. Empathy is key too. Thanks for the strong belief. #engagechat
This is a great place to start because if someone truly needs support they can get it but if someone is just being a negative nelly then they usually stop and say never mind. What I have seen in my experience. #engagechat
Honesty is key. Helping someone find their cause of negativity & guiding them in ways to find why their negativity isn’t positive “yet” letting them know that theres always room to grow, learn & question...but negativity will stifle the potential within #growthmindset#engagechat
A2. Bigger than pay increases, promotions, training, and autonomy... Celebrating the achievements of others is being kind. It turns out, it also inspires great results. #engagechat
A3: Celebrate small victories, offer praise, and take focus away from the negative and direct it back to all the great things happening around us. #engagechat
A3. Countering someone’s negativity with your positivity doesn’t work because it’s argumentative. People don’t like to be emotionally contradicted and if you try to convince them that they shouldn’t feel something, they’ll only feel it more stubbornly. #engagechat
A3. Understand how they feel & validate it. This may be hard because it could feel like you’re reinforcing their negative feelings. You’re not. You’re not agreeing with them or justifying their negativity. You’re simply showing them that you understand how they feel. #engagechat
A4: Build and nurture a culture that drives everyone in your school to give that “shout out” to each other. Build me up when I’m down, don’t join me in my valley. #engagechat
A3. Find a place to agree with them. You don’t have to agree with everything they’ve said, but, if you can, agree with some of what they’re feeling. If you share some of their frustrations, let them know which. #engagechat
A3: Jumping to conclusions without climbing up the ladder of inference carefully is often the case with most of us...That can lead to negativity bred in the mind even before it is brought out into the open. #engagechat
A4 @ashleymhowey shows kindness to everyone, every day!!! Always there to help anyone!! @MsAlstonB shows kindness to all her students, especially my own child!! #EngageChat
Build a culture of problem solving. Develop collective efficacy. We all want to feel confident and competent. How that manifests May require multiple strategies, but at its root is empathy and relationships. #engagechat
A4 @sagan80 is one of the kindness men I know...he really gets the power of being a kind human being. @ChouinardJahant & @StantonAlana are 2 of my Twitter #PLN that exude kindness in their post toward Ss & Ts #engagechat
A3: That which is missing from the situation is that which you are not contributing. Acknowledge their feelings & give psych. "air" to express. THEN encourage rising above the noise & push others twrd greatness. Provide opp for fun & letting off steam. #engagechat
A4: My word. A shout out goes to the incredible community and staff that I have worked with and those who believe in me as I am as good as my team. #engagechat
A4: My word. A shout out goes to the incredible community and staff that I have worked with and those who believe in me as I am as good as my team. #engagechat
A4: There are so many, it would be "unkind" to just single out a few. But, definitely, those who are a part of my Twitter #PLN top the list! #engagechat
A4 @MsBrittCarter and @MrsDickersonK always show me kindness when my students are in need of craft supplies!! Always helping out my 4th graders!! ☺️😂 #EngageChat
A4: I love the quote from the book, Wonder. It’s become a personal mantra: “Always try to be kinder than necessary.” Imagine if everyone did that! #engagechat
A3: Meet negativity head on and welcome the feedback that’s underneath it. Ask a lot of questions, don’t get defensive, and be open to what you will learn as a result. #EngageChat
Thanks for the reminder @mr_henry_lee and I do see how you have been walking with that belief when you are facing that situation in school. #engagechat
A4 So many here on Twitter that I’m thankful to have connected with. Not many teachers in my area active on twitter. Hoping to change that bc there is so much to learn from educators around the world. #engagechat
A5 I have tried to work w/my Ss from a kind & empathetic lens Sometimes what our kids really need is just a little kindness when it comes to help, an assignment, or a moment in class #engagechat
I think that kindness does not need to big bold. It can be quiet and unassuming- I made sure the underdog got a chance to make the team- passion and dedication should be rewarded above simple talent #engagechat
A5: We listen to those we care about. Honestly, a student told me their feelings of how they felt of themselves and life which was tough to hear but he only trusted me with it he said. That was a gift in a tough week #EngageChat
I think that kindness does not need to big bold. It can be quiet and unassuming- I made sure the underdog got a chance to make the team- passion and dedication should be rewarded above simple talent #engagechat
A5: One of my Chem classes, a General Chem class, doesn't have an assigned Lab per. The other chem classes that do were able to make ice cream. So, today, for the Gen chem class, I gave them the lab to take home & brought them some ice cream they could eat in class. #engagechat
A5: I started an activity to “make it snow” at our school with staff giving snowflakes of kindess to their colleagues! Those snowflakes will still be up when it’s 90 degrees! #engagechat
My students and I made a video for our classroom aide- they all explained why they love her so much. We showed it to her at the end of the day and they saw how happy it made her and how great it felt to do something nice for someone else #engagechat
A5: Paid for the lunch of some kids whom I saw were sharing one meal with their siblings. Oh, btw these kids are "notorious" in class. But kindness shouldn't be conditional ya? We can just choose to be. :D #engagechat
A5: I always have snacks for kids in the form of nutrigrain or granola bars. However, recently I've been packing extra PB & js to ensure kids have something to eat at lunch or at study tables.
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A5: “Heart Attacks”: Cut hearts out and put them in the office. Invite staff to take one a day and write on it something they appreciate about someone else. Then, have them stick it on their colleague’s door for all to see. #EngageChat
I like the ? turnaround @drpcarpenter why is sharing my acts of kindness to others difficult for me... I like seeing the ripple effects more, kindness is contagious #chainreaction#engagechat
Can anyone believe we are already in the 37th day of the year?! And of those Iʻve had spent 4 awesome afternoons w/ the #engagechat PLN & @daviswelcome at the helm. So well worth it! Make it an awesome weekend!
A5: Recently went to Starbucks and this sweet older lady with a walker was struggling to get her wallet out. I bought her drink and helped her get to her table with her drink. #engagechat
