Courageous Learning

COURAGEOUS LEARNING: An Elementary Special Education Teacher’s Guide to Student Empowerment is a collection of strategies, lessons, and stories written by me, Amanda Bell, during my Doctorate in Educational Leadership journey. My goal for Courageous Learning has always been to inspire teachers and caregivers with easy-to-access lessons and embedded tools that support the unique learning needs of students with extensive support needs, complex communication needs, and anyone who has struggled to tell their story! If you would like to share your story, please feel free to send your experiences with Courageous Learning to [courageouslearning24@gmail.com].

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ONLINE TOOLBOX

Huddles are simply "morning meetings" that don't have to happen in the mornings. The slide decks below accompany the detailed plans included in the guidebook. Please feel free to download, copy, and edit the slides to fit your classroom routine, address your students' unique needs, and based on your own self-reflection using the [Classroom Climate & Culture Checklist].

I can do hard things! / High Contrast Version
I can be a friend! / High Contrast Version
I am happy being me! / High Contrast Version
I am loved and I love myself! / High Contrast Version
I am brave! / High Contrast Version
I am creative! / High Contrast Version
I am strong! / High Contrast Version
I won't give up! / High Contrast Version
I can use my imagination! / High Contrast Version
I am grateful! / High Contrast Version
I can use positive self-talk! / High Contrast Version
I am capable! / High Contrast Version
Making mistakes helps me grow! / High Contrast Version
I am true to myself! / High Contrast Version
I am a leader! / High Contrast Version
I can find a way! / High Contrast Version
I am proud! / High Contrast Version
My ideas matter! / High Contrast Version
I am always learning & growing! / High Contrast Version
I can calm my body! / High Contrast Version
I can name my feelings! / High Contrast Version
I believe in myself! / High Contrast Version
I can make a difference! / High Contrast Version
There is only one me! / High Contrast Version
I am a problem solver! / High Contrast Version
School is a safe place for me! / High Contrast Version
I can handle the unexpected! / High Contrast Version
I am magnificent! / High Contrast Version
I am enough! / High Contrast Version
I can trust myself! / High Contrast Version
I can listen! / High Contrast Version
I am on a journey! / High Contrast Version
I can reach my goals! / High Contrast Version
I am curious! / High Contrast Version
I can share my story! / High Contrast Version

Activity Menus are something I used in the classroom to guide collaboration. The examples below are also included in the guidebook. Please feel free to download, copy, and use these templates to fit your schedule and to support your students.