TL;DR: Class discussions and group work can still be a part of a Grid Method classroom. Use your tracker, or progress monitor, to form groups for discussions or group work. The Grid Method provides opportunities for students to become leaders in the classroom. At first, using The Grid Method can seem like such a radical shift to your classroom structure … Read More
Meeting the Needs of a Stressed Generation
TL;DR: Students of all ages face many stressors in their daily lives. Mindfulness is just one approach we can take to address the needs of a stressed generation. Emotional regulation uses strategies to guide anxiety, worry, and distress to harness those feelings and achieve specific goals in life, and in the classroom. “Our children are our greatest treasure. They are … Read More
It’s Grow Time
TL;DR: Educators are dealing with adversity and challenges like never before. After dealing with trauma, there is an opportunity for educators to grow. This challenging time can lead to positive, long-term changes in education. Our educational journey during this time is compared to the transformation of a seed to a tree. Finish the sentence: post-traumatic ____. Did you say stress … Read More
Smile…and the Whole World Smiles With You
TL;DR: Being a great speaker is all in the delivery. But it’s not just how you speak, it’s about what you say. Build connections with students and earn their respect by giving a smile, being real, and valuing the time you have with them. You may not always have an influence on students right away. Sometimes they don’t come around … Read More
EP 166 Don’t be afraid to take risks with Dr. Jennifer Baez
2:34 Priorities when coming back to school at this time 4:09 Changing Strategies in Communication 9:00 Creating Extremely Efficient Procedures 10:00 Running a school like a project manager (strategies) 15:28 Customer service and dealing with parents 19:10 Procedure building strategies 32:00 SEL 36:00 Self Care 47:00 Love Languages to help work culture Links: iTunes: https://apple.co/3kSQpJa Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GjFfOu Tre’ … Read More