Tasty Bites for Teachers' Minds

"Kids do well if they can..." -Dr. Ross Greene Greetings and wishes for joy wherever you are, lovely Snackers! This (in case you didn't notice) is part of a series of articles following the "propaganda I'm not falling for" social media trend, and what it can look like in our classrooms. In case you missed it, here is the link to Part 1! (deep breath!) Propaganda I'm not falling for in my classrooms is... given time, repeated instructions, threats of disciplinary action, etc.

“Experience, not information, is the key to emotional development.” ― Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Howdy, hard-working snackers! I bring you greetings from the snowy banks of the Chesapeake Bay . Depending on where you teach, you know that snowfall is an occasion for great celebration by students and teachers alike. I can say with great confidence, however, that our students will spend muc

And...we have LIFTOFF! Counting down to bring focus/smooth transition or to redirect classes with an even tone of voice is an amazing way to build equity, autonomy and self-regulation in our classrooms. It's working...but what can the next level look like? The sky's the limit! Instead of us simply saying, "3, 2, 1..." to get the class quiet, our countdown can incorporate movement: "OK class...everybody decide whether you want to hop, skip, or skate back to your seats in 5...