Jennifer Davis

"We must create and lead schools that are relevant for the world our students live in—not the world we, or our staff, grew up in." esheninger.blogspot.com/2017/05/learni… @E_Sheninger #LT8Keys The 8 keys resonate!

To build powerful relationships with all learners: 1. Love your kids more than the subject you teach and/or the grade level you work with. 2. Use feedback and positive reinforcement as the main learning motivator, not grades or marks. 3. Be empathetic.

“When relational quality is high in schools, the emotional difficulty is low. We have the data. “ @DrJeanforkids @smhassist @CSCFrancoNord #cscfnsantémentalpositive

Instead of Keeping Them In from Recess, What If... honorsgradu.com/instead-of-kee… via @honorsgradu

"To the parents of children with autism: I see you" Read more: bit.ly/2pakFEO #LightItUpBlue

How to really LOVE a child:

Change your words! It makes a difference. Instead of that, say this:

So. Much. This. The part I find most compelling part in this post by @Mr_gbrady via @Medium is the concept of teacher as designer, with sole focus on the user (aka learner) experience. Thanks for the share @gcouros medium.com/digital-learni… #ALPlearn

First Nations teachings from our parents and Bannock bread too this morning. Thankful for the experts for sharing their stories and culture with us. #community#learningfromeachotheristhebestkindoflearning @JGSimcoe_LDSB

"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” - Mr. Rogers

Grow Project #familyengagement #community @LovingSpoon @JGSimcoe_LDSB

Best Monday morning message ever. 😊@SirJohnA_LDSB #beawesome

All the words that he thinks will make the world a kinder place. Pink Shirt Day 2018#antibullyingandliteracy

Why Understanding Student Trauma is More Important Than Teaching ‘Grit’ theatlantic.com/education/arch…

Simcoe Stars Skate @JGSimcoe_LDSB

This.

This year, on Bell Let’s Talk Day, let’s not forget about children and youth in Ontario. #bellLetsTalk #kidscantwait

#youcanmakeiteasier by accepting her for who she is. Be gentle with her, she is doing the best she can #bellletstalk

Procedural writing. Making slime, drawing and pb and j sandwiches 🥪 @JGSimcoe_LDSB

Fun night at chapters! @Welborne_LDSB #literacyweek#friendsandbooks