Tammy Schaefer

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Teachers help students find important things they've lost every day. Sometimes it is a paper, backpack, or jacket...other times it is courage, confidence, or a smile.

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10 Lessons I’ve Learned About Kids 1.Connection is the most powerful intervention we have. In all my years in schools and therapy offices, I have seen programs, initiatives, and strategies come and go. The one thing that never goes out of style is a caring adult. When a young person knows someone genuinely sees them and cares about them, their brain works differently. One trusted adult can truly change a life. 2.Safety and belonging come before learning. You cannot reason with a brain that feels threatened. When a student is anxious, embarrassed, angry, or overwhelmed, the thinking part of the brain goes offline. When students feel safe, respected, and valued, their brains become ready to learn. This is the heart of Maslow before Bloom. 3.Behavior is communication. Anger, avoidance, sarcasm, shutdown, and defiance are often a young person’s way of saying something is wrong. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with this kid?” the better question is “What might this child be trying to tell us?” 4.Kids do well when they can. Most young people are not trying to make adults miserable. They are trying to survive the moment with the skills they currently have. When we teach skills instead of just punishing behavior, we give them tools that last a lifetime. 5.Many kids carry invisible backpacks. Inside those backpacks may be anxiety, trauma, grief, loneliness, family stress, or things happening at home that no one at school sees. When we remember that every child is carrying a story, compassion becomes much easier. 6.High expectations and deep compassion can exist at the same time. Supporting kids does not mean lowering expectations. It means helping them meet those expectations. The message becomes, “I believe in you, and I am here to help you get there.” 7.The quiet kids are often the ones we miss. Some students struggle loudly. Others disappear quietly. The quiet student in the back of the room may be fighting the biggest battle, and sometimes they simply need someone to notice them. 8.Small moments matter more than big speeches. A smile in the hallway. Remembering a student’s name. A teacher saying “I’m glad you’re here today.” These moments may seem small to adults, but they often become memories kids carry for years. 9.Kids are far more resilient than we sometimes believe. Given encouragement, stability, and a little hope, young people can overcome incredible obstacles. When adults believe in their potential, kids often begin to believe in themselves. 10. Every child is asking the same three questions. Do I matter? Do I belong? Am I capable of success? When schools, families, and communities help answer those questions with a confident yes, everything changes. Because when we take care of the human first, learning tends to follow. That will always be the idea behind Maslow before Bloom. Dr. Bryan Pearlman, the “Maslow Before Bloom” guy

The world needs more kindness, so don’t underestimate the power of your smile, your words or your actions Image: instagram.com/fullspiritquot…

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When you invite Ss to bring their full selves to your classroom, they'll always remember. (Via educator @batool_attiya)

You don't have to be perfect to be the leader your team needs. ❤️ (Reminder P @flyingmonkey13)

Every kid cares...

Speaking from the heart ❤️ of a parent the REAL SUPER POWER of a TEACHER right here. Let’s go!!!

Some adults can think back to a single teacher who didn’t give up on them -- who helped them get it turned around.  You can be that teacher!

The importance of being their cheerleader...

Teachers help students find important things they've lost every day. Sometimes it is a paper. backpack, or jacket... other times it is courage, confidence, or a smile.

Kindness counts.

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If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow. #Education #teachers

Support your Ss in building on each other's thinking with educator @mrshowell24's "think pair share" template.

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