Elizabeth Kaplan

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A5: definitely laughter! #EBEdchat

A4: I think a child who doesn't have a good emotional support system will be more affected than others - this has made me a lot more patient and understanding #EBEdchat

@5hank51 @mathmrsdeluca Not enough time in the day for anything is my biggest problem

@mathmrsdeluca A2 I would love a built in flex/reflective/enrichment pd for clubs or stuggling students to meet. So much of my stress comes from not fitting it all into a day. #EBedchat

Off to a great start! Our health as educators is just as important as the health of our students. By nature teachers support, nurture, and care for students, but not necessarily themselves. What can your school/district do to help your health and build resilience? #EBEdchat #SEL

A1: Liz Kaplan, English teacher at Churchill. When I am stressed, I play Candy Crush #don'tjudge #EBEdchat

Another example of what a great group of people I work with. Thank you all for sharing and being a part of this important discussion. Let others know that they can search #ebedchat to see this great discussion!

@mathmrsdeluca Awesome!

A6: how appropriate being that my students are taking their quarterly tomorrow! They will enter the room with a paper on their desk stating,”you got this smartie pants” and some smarties to enjoy during the exam! Help with their confidence! #EBedchat

I will definitely remember to choose my battles tomorrow and that any victory, no matter how big or small, is a good one #ebedchat

@mrssulva love this

A4: l let kids know they can always charge their phone in my room. I told them, I’m a mom, and I know your mom wants to be able to reach you, so charge it. No need to ask me every day. Feel comfortable plugging it in whenever you need #ebedchat

I don't want this to end, but time is almost up! One last thing I want us all remember is that "Nothing changes if nothing changes" #ebedchat

@carly_offin That's so cool!

Q5: An amazing way to support staff is to show them how important they are. At Chittick we are have one day a month where staff in the school bring in snacks based on a theme for the month. This is something fun that people can look forward to! 🧁🍰🥧=😃 #ebEDchat

A5: 8th grade English teachers have a bagel breakfast once a month during our prep where we actually have time to talk to each other! #ebedchat

Let's not forget that we need support too! #ebedchat

SO many great ideas being shared! #ebedchat

@KatelynEyer Taking the time to see them outside of school really shows them you care

I’ve seen coworkers give students inspirational messages. Many teachers also take time after school to watch their students play on their sports teams, or see the musical concerts, or play. #ebedchat

@MsDeCicco90 Do you know how this was done? I really like the idea!

A4: another coteacher taught how to give affirmations. Every week S gave anonymous affirmations to classmates to boost morale #EBedchat

@MitchPollock6 I think that is why English classes lends itself to really learning about Ss feelings

A4: Mitch Pollock, 8th grade English- being flexible in the classroom helps. Letting “do now” conversations stretch beyond the planned 5 minutes if the students are making personal connections. #EBedchat

@MsSpinato Do you write these for them every week?

@MsServidioEB I think this is really important for kids who don't see too many victories in school.

A3: I also find that modifying assignments to a smaller quantity of questions, paragraphs, etc. leads to small victories, feelings of accomplishment and pride #ebedchat

Q4: “...the reliable presence of at least one supportive adult relationship and multiple opportunities for developing effective coping strategies ... are the essential building blocks for strengthening the capacity to do well in the face of adversity.” #ebedchat