#teachmindful Archive

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Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hey #teachmindful friends! Hope everyone has had a great week so far.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Welcome to #teachmindful Introductions and question

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#teachmindful I am Melissa from Katy TX. Sympathy is feeling bad while empathy is knowing their pain and being able to relate.

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi y'all! Elyse from Katy, TX. Elementary sped and behavior support teacher. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone else's misfortunes and empathy is building an understanding of ppl. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hey #teachmindful friends! Hope everyone has had a great week so far.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q1 up in 1.....

SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Sara from MT #teachmindful. Empathy is to put yourself in another's shoes & feel what he/she feels. Sympathy is to feel bad & care.

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Sympathy is about feelings. Empathy is about acknowledging those feelings and moving forward once you listen to the other #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Elyse

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q1-What is empathy? How do you recognize it?

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful Happy Thursday Stella

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Sara

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1 Its more then just feeling it and helping it is deeper, they ache you ache because you have experienced it as well.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1-To me empathy is not just helping others, but understanding their plight, pain and doing everything possible to help.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful It looks like what is happening here in Houston after Harvey. Such compassion pouring in it is beautiful to see.

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 Empathy is the ability to recognize feelings, internalize them, and go beyond sympathy. It's a deeper connection. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: You can see the passions burning in a person with empathy. They go beyond just "asking" and they are trying to understand. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#teachmindful I agree, not just wanting to help but feeling compelled to do so.

In reply to @Hahne_Elyse

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#teachmindful So true- wanting to understand what is going on with another person so you can truly help them

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q2-What is social-emotional learning and why is it so important?

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2 (SEL) is the process where people acquire & apply knowledge, attitudes & skills necessary to understand and manage emotions

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2: Ss learn how to be social and handle their emotions. It's important so we don't have another gen of internet trolls! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful Agreed. Being kind and compassionate even in anonymity

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Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2 Social-emotional learning is being able to reach students past their feelings and connect on an interpersonal level to help #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2-They also set & achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others & establish and maintain positive relationships.

SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1:People with empathy investigate the why and inside feelings of people/animals they are trying to help. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful The more we truly get to know one another and build strong relationships the more meaningful & rooted they become

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q3-What is one strategy you use to help students use empathy?

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3 Collaborative learning- allowing students to learn from one another and help support one another when struggling w/concepts

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3: having them use our classroom norms: Be respectful and kind to one another. Learning from mistakes and letting Ss fix them #teachmindful

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 I use morning mtg and 1:1 Ss conferences to give Ss a chance to share what they're feeling and how they are doing now. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I love that it is just four of us right now....#teachmindful Thank you guys for coming.

SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: Social emotional learning is to recognize the light(spark) in others & learn how to share that spark from within yourself. #teachmindful

AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: Empathy, to me, is striving to feel what someone else is feeling - imagining living in their circumstances. #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Hi, Sonja 4th grade teacher from Sugar Land, Tx. Empathy is "feel with," you've experienced it yourself. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Amy, happy you are here

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Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Love this #pln and you all! #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teachmindful Happy Thursday Sonja

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AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teachmindful - Amy, SPED Elementary teacher from Tabernacle, NJ

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q4 is up in one minute....

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#teachmindful There is a program called MindUp that works great for teaching mindfulness and empathy to elementary level students

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

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DFWRenaissance Sep 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Sympathy is you feel bad for someone but you may not have had that happen yourself. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q4-Integrating current events-how does this help integrate empathy and a sense of community?

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: current events allow the students to feel connected. It's easier to connect to today's world, especially for kids. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful A4 Remediation and enrichment circles- students are very empathetic b/c they struggle at times too and appreciate the support

AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2: Social Emotional learning is a vital part of teaching bc it helps Ss become empathetic people of character & integrity.

kwildehealey Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful didn't know about ur chat but caught it on my feed n ❤️it!

SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A3: We practice lots of listening exercises so that we can really listen to the stories of others in our class. #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Sep 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A3 A strategy to increase sympathy is the class meeting. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

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AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3: I use read alouds and foster discussion with Ss - prompting them to put themselves in the other person's shoes.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q5-Strategies to make sure social-emotional needs are being met.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Kelly, it is 8:30CST every Thursday, so happy you are here

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5-Open-conversations as a class, where we discuss mindfulness. 1-minute check-in's weekly to reinforce relationships

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Sometimes my bell ringers are really just "get to know you" Qs. Plus, I talk to Ss in the hallways! #teachmindful

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BarbaraGruener Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4: We set up Social Stations to simulate disabilities that Ss maneuver each day. Powerful! https://t.co/2oIJJ1PgWQ #empathy #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful I love to stand in the hall and just greet everyone-whether I teach them or not-give compliments and smile

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BarbaraGruener Sep 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Do you know about King Calm? https://t.co/SNMfa2XkJ0 #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Barbara my friend

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DFWRenaissance Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 this may seem simplistic but putting them in different groups at different times of day so they can help eachother. #teachmindful

SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4:Weread the Name Jar & discuss how it feels to feel bad about who we are as a person & how to be true to ourselves. #teachmindful

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4 For our South Texas schools, Harvey will allow for empathy to be approached & discussed. #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 if given the chance many students will quickly step up and support others' emotional needs. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful I think mixing up the groups and getting them comfortable working with everyone is so important

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EduGladiators Sep 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful Last question up in one minute....

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 Ss checkins & asking how they're doing. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q6-Modeling empathy for students-colleagues and community.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful Talking to them 1-1 but also just sitting down at table and having purposeful conversations

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AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful A4: Just talking about a current event, such as a natural disaster, and asking Ss how they would feel gets them thinking.

BarbaraGruener Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5: We have feeling tiles on the ceiling, use feelings journals & feelings posters hung to enrich emotional literacy. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful Ceiling tiles- feeling tiles- this is awesome

In reply to @BarbaraGruener

Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Agreed! It's a little different in a sped classroom however we do both. #TeachMindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful A6-Ask our students how they are doing. Make eye contact, use their name and just be present. Listen & talk to them.

BarbaraGruener Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Boom. Opening up convos about #HarveyRelief and then making cards of comfort would be a beautiful #empathy experience. #teachmindful

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Jyoung1219 Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Super late to #teachmindful. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful Just talking to them- believing in them, listening to them means all the world to them-makes all the difference

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Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: smile more, be happy, don't let negativity shine through. Be an active listener. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Joe

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Hahne_Elyse Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 Use those teachable moments to help Ss see how we are real and authentic too. They watch your every move. Use it to help. #TeachMindful

AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5: Staying aware of each S, reading their expressions, giving them a smile or pat on the back, lots of positive feedback.

BarbaraGruener Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant My daughter drew our feeling tiles for us with a Sharpie Chisel marker. https://t.co/cfiWEihFNy #teachmindful

kwildehealey Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Q6. We can be honest, share stories, show them how we feel and how we feel for others. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful So true. The more genuine and honest we are with students the more they will trust us and believe in us.

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful So totally cool. Awesomeness.

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you.

AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful A6: BE the example, be authentic, be empathetic, be generous with encouragement, be the person you want your students to be.

Jyoung1219 Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Sorry to be so late #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

Jyoung1219 Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Love everything in this tweet #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: smile more, be happy, don't let negativity shine through. Be an active listener. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Sep 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you @ChouinardJahant for all that you do! You are so amazing. #teachmindful

SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A6: Model being observant of S's feelings, demeanor, gestures so that my Ss know when to help each other. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

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Jyoung1219 Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

This is what the country is saying to people in Texas #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#teachmindful Agreed. Gestures and body language often speak louder than words.

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for coming to our intimate gathering tonight.

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#teachmindful No worries.

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

#teachmindful Tomorrow #StuCentClass is all about intuitive skills so come join the conversation 8:00CST/9:00EST

AmyLeeBrewin Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

#teachmindful @ChouinardJahant Thank you for an excellent chat on something that is so vital to our 21st century students!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Amen! #teachmindful

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DFWRenaissance Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Thanks for another great chat! #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you so much for coming tonight. A small but powerful group of educators!

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for your insight. Thank you for coming tonight!

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SaraKiffe Sep 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Thanks so much @ChouinardJahant for the beautiful chat. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Right? I agree #teachmindful easier to converse

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you so much for joining our little soiree' tonight.

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MrElmerLLC Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

😍❤️ always great to keep in mind. #teachmindful #edchat #divergEd

HealingMB Sep 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

5 Ingredients for Happiness 1) Be Grateful 2) Be Helpful 3) Be Understanding 4) Be Kind 5) Be Yourself