It's actually early in the morning on June 18. No, it's not time travel, I'm just going to be busy this week at the College of Charleston Summit, Summer Camp in Tampa, and the Best Practices Conference in New Orleans. It's difficult to blog on the road, so I always try to work ahead. Here's a follow up on yesterday's post. I'd sure love to hear from you if you try this little ritual in your classroom this year. Come back tomorrow to see all the new things I learned from teachers this past week!
YOU are kind!
YOU are smart!
YOU are important!
And YOU can plant good seeds in children every day!
YOU are smart!
YOU are important!
And YOU can plant good seeds in children every day!
Classroom Management
Instead of reprimanding children for inappropriate behavior ask, “What are you? Show me.” Or say, “You know what to do.” Instead of focusing on negative behavior, “rise above it” by planting GOOD seeds!
21st Century Skills
“I am kind. I am smart. I am important.” These statements can also nurture cooperation and collaboration and create a caring classroom “family.”
Executive Function
The statement reminds children that THEY are responsible for their behavior. “Internal locus of control” was something I learned about 40 years ago. It’s basically the same as what we call “self-regulation” today. We are all responsible for our behavior. It’s not our mother or the weather or the dog. I AM RESPONSIBLE!
21st Century Skills
“I am kind. I am smart. I am important.” These statements can also nurture cooperation and collaboration and create a caring classroom “family.”
Executive Function
The statement reminds children that THEY are responsible for their behavior. “Internal locus of control” was something I learned about 40 years ago. It’s basically the same as what we call “self-regulation” today. We are all responsible for our behavior. It’s not our mother or the weather or the dog. I AM RESPONSIBLE!