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Coping With Grief as an EducatorWhen this administrator’s life was thrown off balance by grief, he realized that all educators need a plan to get the support they need to heal.

Supporting Teens With Mental Health IssuesA teacher working in a mental health facility shares strategies that general education teachers can use to ease students’ anxiety and frustration so they can focus on learning.

Take Care of YOUrself!

Don’t Quit: 5 Strategies for Recovering After Your Worst Day TeachingUse these ideas to recover your sense of self and your joy in teaching.

PBIS World

Provides TONS of Resources on Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 interventions and supports.

Help your Students Succeed with These Tips:

Scaffolding Like a Pro: Powerful Ways to Support LearningWith options ranging from tried-and-true to lesser known, these strategies for cognitive, metacognitive, and procedural scaffolding will help you set students up for success.

4 Brain Breaks for Different Classroom NeedsThese brain breaks are designed to serve different purposes, and selecting the right one at the right time can yield positive results.

Preparing Elementary Students for Standardized Math TestsTeachers can use these tips throughout the school year to prepare students for state exams.

Doing the Best You Can With the Time You HaveThese strategies can help overwhelmed teachers prioritize tasks and find a balance between perfectionism and efficiency.

Use Technology To Quickly Check-In With Students!

Build Relationships, Provide Opportunities for SEL, and classroom culture enhancement! WIN/WIN!

3 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Build Relationships With Your StudentsUse these interactive strategies to build strong relationships with middle and high school students without sacrificing teaching time.

5 Quick Ways to Integrate SEL in the ClassroomMiddle school teachers can use common edtech tools to incorporate social and emotional learning strategies throughout the day.

Engage Students Meaningfully...

Talking Stems...

Help Students Frame their thoughts....

thinking_stems_onepager.pdf

And collaborate with their peers...

Increase Student Engagement Through Opportunities to Respond (OtR).pdf

Try this Strategy:

Engaged Students are Learning Students.

50 Creative Ideas for Elementary Day-of-the-Week RoutinesFrom Make-a-Change Monday to Fun Fact Friday, you'll have an easy to remember, engaging routine for every day of the week.

Great Way To Implement Meaningful Beginning Routines!

Not just at Elementary!

Need Help for your Students and Families?

CPI- Remain Calm- Diffusers.pdf

Be the calm.

Deescalation.pdf

Strategies for Helping Students Motivate ThemselvesTo inspire intrinsic motivation in students, schools should focus on nurturing their sense of autonomy, competence, relatedness, and relevance.

OK, We Can't Wait To Try This Secret Code Word StrategyIt really gets kids to stop and listen!

This Teacher Uses a “Secret Student” Strategy for Classroom Management, and We’re Taking NotesBolster a sense of community and responsibility in your classroom.

Edutopia

Relationship Building:

28-GTYK-Questions.pdf

Morning Circle Questions

Teachers can use these prompts to build community in their classrooms. 5 minutes in the morning can build trust and strengthen relationships!

Respect Agreements (1).pdf

Respect Agreement

Classroom Respect Agreements are a great way to strengthen the relationships between teachers, students, peers and the environment. Contact a Behavior Program Specialist for support on how to Implement.

snstewar@garlandisd.net

Culture-and-Relationships-Handouts.pdf

Relationship Building Strategies

Here are some quick ideas on how to strategically build relationships with students in your classroom.

GISD Virtual Calming RoomThis Virtual Calming Room is a place to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. #GISDAlwaysConnected #GISDSELStrong

#selfcare

GISD Attendance Google Site

Feelings Wheel: Help Students Identify their Emotions! FREE resource!

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